M.S. Assistantship: Use of prescribed burning to restore and maintain forest health: University of Arkansas at Monticello

School: University of Arkansas at Monticello

Location: Monticello/Fayetteville

Job Category: Graduate Assistantships

Website: http://www.uamont.edu/pages/department/school-forest-resources/

Salary: Annual stipend of $15,000 plus tuition

Start Date: 01/02/2017

Last Date to Apply: 11/30/2016

 

Description:

     The School of Forestry & Natural Resources at the University of Arkansas at Monticello is seeking applicants for a M.S. Assistantship available beginning January 2, 2017. The assistantship is half time and carries an annual stipend of $15,000 plus tuition. The project will examine prescribed burning effects on shortleaf pine and upland hardwood systems. Areas of focus are broad and accommodating to the student’s interest and may include the evaluation of shortleaf sprouting ability after burning, burning effects on oak regeneration, fire effects in long unburned stands, and fuel consumption.

 

Qualifications:

    Applicants must have a 2.7 overall undergraduate GPA or 3.0 GPA in the last 60 semester hours of undergraduate courses and satisfactory GRE scores. A B.S. degree in a natural resources-related field is also required. Applicants must have a valid U.S. driver’s license or obtain one within 60 days of starting employment. Overnight travel is required as well as the ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions. For additional information please contact Mohammad Bataineh (bataineh@uamont.edu).