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MONTANA - MS and PHD
*USDA National Needs Fellowships*
*College of Forestry & Conservation at the University of Montana*
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*Full Fellowships available for two MS and two PhD Degrees in
Multi-Scale Disturbance Ecology*
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*Graduate Study in Multi-Scale Forest Disturbance Ecology*
The College of Forestry and Conservation at the University of Montana in
Missoula, MT (http://www.cfc.umt.edu <http://www.cfc.umt.edu/>) seeks
applications from highly-motivated, exceptional students interested in
pursuing graduate study in multi-scale forest disturbance ecology within
the USDA National Needs Fellowship Program. The cohort of selected
fellows will work with a diverse group of faculty to investigate the
causes and consequences of environmental change in whitebark pine
dominated forests of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. In addition,
fellows will be expected to develop a research project in one of the
three following core research areas:
*1) Bark Beetle-Fungal Symbioses *– Two students will work with Dr.
Diana Six to investigate the effects of environmental change on mountain
pine beetle and its fungal symbionts. Students with strong entomological
and/or mycological backgrounds are encouraged to apply for these two
positions. For more information on Dr. Six’s research and lab, please
visit: http://www.cfc.umt.edu/PersonnelDetail.aspx?id=1140
*2) Soil Biogeochemistry and Ecosystem Processes *– One student will
work with Dr. Cory Cleveland to investigate the effects of whitebark
pine decline on soil carbon and nutrient cycling, soil food web dynamics
and other belowground ecosystem processes. Students with strong
backgrounds in ecosystem science, soil science, or soil microbial
ecology are encouraged to apply for this position. For more information
on Dr. Cleveland’s research and lab, please visit:
http://www.cfc.umt.edu/Biogeochemistry/
*3) Landscape Constraints on Ecological Processes *– One student will
work with Dr. Solomon Dobrowski to investigate the role of disturbance
patterns and biophysical constraints (e.g. temp, water availability,
evapotranspiration, etc.) on forest and ecosystem processes. Students
with strong backgrounds in landscape or spatial ecology, with skills in
GIS, environmental remote sensing, and computer programming are
encouraged to apply. For more information, please visit:
http://www.cfc.umt.edu/PersonnelDetail.aspx?id=1110 **
*Fellowship Benefits*
NNF fellowships will provide students with:
1. A full tuition scholarship: 2 years each for MS students; 3 years
each for PhD students
2. Health insurance: 2 years each for MS students; 3 years each for PhD
students
3. Stipend: $18,500 per year for MS students (for 2 years); $24,500 for
PhD students (for 3 years)
*Eligibility*
In accordance with federal law, applicants must be United States
citizens or nationals of the US. Applicants must also demonstrate a
strong interest in pursuing a career in scientific research and teaching
related to disturbance ecology, entomology, ecosystem science or
landscape ecology. In addition, to be eligible, students must _not_
have: a) completed two semesters or equivalent hours (one full year) of
full time study as defined by the institution; or b) passed
candidacy/qualifying exams, whichever is later; and c) been enrolled
previously in the academic program at the same degree level.
*How to Apply for Fall 2009 Academic Year*
Recruitment for potential entry to the program fall 2009 will begin
immediately and continue until all positions have been filled. *_To
apply_, *send (as a single PDF document): 1) a CV (including GPA, GRE
scores and complete contact information); 2) a letter of interest
(stating clearly which of the 3 core research areas you are applying to,
and if you are applying for an MS or PhD position); and 3) the names and
contact information of 3 references to:* nnfellowship@xxxxxxxxxxx
<mailto:nnfellowship@xxxxxxxxxxx>. *After an initial screening, selected
finalists will be asked to submit a formal application to the College of
Forestry and Conservation. Women and applicants from diverse cultural
and ethnic backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply.**