Melissa Dunn
Oklahoma State University
Dept. of Natural Resource Ecology & Management
008C Agricultural Hall
Stillwater, Oklahoma 74078-6013
Phone (405) 744-5438
FAX (405) 744-3530
E-mail melissa.dunn@xxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:melissa.dunn@xxxxxxxxxxx>
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**GRADUATE STUDY IN FOREST ECOPHYSIOLOGY
*/Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management
Oklahoma State University
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Applications are now being accepted for a graduate assistantship in
Forest Ecophysiology in the Department of Natural Resource Ecology and
Management (NREM) at Oklahoma State University. The position will be
filled at the Ph.D. (preferred) or M.S. level.
*RESEARCH AREA: *Research will be directed toward improving our
understanding of the effects of environmental stressors on tree and
forest stand productivity and forest ecosystem services. There will
be flexibility in developing specific projects, but a focus will be on
studies to explore the mechanisms controlling productivity, carbon and
water fluxes at the tree and stand level, and in response to
silvicultural treatments. It is expected that an improved
understanding of environmental stress physiology will lead to the
development of forest management practices to increase forest
productivity and sustain forest ecosystems in a changing physical and
chemical climate.
*STIPEND: *A graduate assistantship is available of $17,500 for Ph.D.
or $15,504 for M.S. annually for a one-half time appointment.
Benefits include tuition waiver and health insurance (for student
only; family coverage available for an additional fee).
*STARTING DATE: *July 1, 2008
*DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS*: B.S. and/or M.S. in forestry, plant
biology, or related degree. If applicable, a minimum grade point
average of 3.00 (A = 4.00) and acceptable GRE scores are required.
*LOCATION AND FACILTIES*:
The Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management is part of
the Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources at
Oklahoma State University. The University is a land grant institution
with an enrollment of about 25,000 students located midway between
Tulsa and Oklahoma City. The Department of Natural Resource Ecology
and Management conducts interdisciplinary research, instruction, and
extension education to address the sustainable management and
conservation of the fishery, forest, rangeland, and wildlife resources
of Oklahoma and beyond. This department is a source of cutting-edge
research, quality instruction, and effective outreach to students,
landowners, managers, and public agencies. Within the Department,
research is currently being conducted in silviculture, forest
management, forest economics, forest biometrics, forest genetics, tree
physiology, and watershed management. The Department works in
conjunction with the Oklahoma Agricultural Experiment Station that
maintains a research center in southeastern Oklahoma focused on
forestry research. In addition, the department has cooperative
research relationships with several forest industries, the Oklahoma
Forestry Service, and the U.S. Forest Service.
*APPLICATION PROCEDURE: *Applications should include:
1. Statement of interests and goals
2. C.V. / Resume, university transcripts and GRE scores
3. Three reference letters
For additional information about the department, please see:
http://nrem.okstate.edu <http://nrem.okstate.edu/>
For general information about admission requirements to the
University, please see:
http://gradcollege.okstate.edu/admissions/default.htm
Send applications and information requests to:
Dr. Tom Hennessey
Oklahoma State University
Department of Natural Resource Ecology & Management
008C Agricultural Hall
Stillwater, OK 74078-6013
Tel. 405-744-5443
tom.hennessey@xxxxxxxxxxx