[IUFRO RG 7.03 FORENT] graduate student opportunity

Dear Colleagues-- Below please find an advertisement for a graduate student. Apologies for any cross-posting. Regards, Jeff Hicke Graduate student opportunity in forest ecosystems, climate change, and insect outbreaks at the University of Idaho. Funding is available for an M.S. or Ph.D. student in the area of forest ecosystems, climate change, and insect outbreaks. Possible research topics include using lidar remote sensing to quantify beetle disturbance impacts to forest carbon stocks and determining the effects of climate change on recent bark beetle outbreaks. The student will participate in a statewide interdisciplinary research project addressing climate change in Idaho. Candidates will have a background in geography, ecology, entomology, biogeosciences, or a related field. Desired qualifications include a quantitative background and an interest in fieldwork in mountainous regions of Idaho. Students have the opportunity to receive a degree in either Geography (www.uidaho.edu/geography) or the Environmental Science Program (www.uidaho.edu/envs). The position provides salary support of $22,000-25,500 annually for two years plus health insurance, tuition, and fees. Interested applicants should send a cover letter, CV, GPA, GRE scores, and a personal statement that describes the candidate’s interest in the position and relevant education and experience to Dr. Jeffrey Hicke (jhicke(a)uidaho.edu). Inquiries via email or phone (208-885-6240) are welcome. -- Jeffrey Hicke Assistant Professor Department of Geography University of Idaho McClure Hall Room 305D Mailing Address: McClure Hall Room 203 PO Box 443021 Moscow, ID 83844-3021 Phone: 208-885-6240 Fax: 208-885-2855 jhicke(a)uidaho.edu www.uidaho.edu/~jhicke