MS in Biology - Natural Resources Management Graduate Assistantship: integrated assessment of wind energy projects in Michigan The Biology Department seeks applicants for a Masters level graduate research assistantship to collaborate on an integrated assessment of wind energy potential in West Michigan. The research assistant will assist in analyzing regional, national, and global trends in wind energy; using GIS to integrate environmental, social, and economic data; modeling possible scenarios; and helping organize stakeholder workshops. Precise duties will depend on the applicant’s particular qualifications and interests. The successful applicant will be admitted to Grand Valley State University beginning in the Fall Semester 2009. Grand Valley State University is located in Allendale, Michigan, just west of Grand Rapids. The successful applicant will enroll in the Master of Science degree program in Biology with an emphasis in Natural Resources Management. The full-time assistantship includes two years of annual stipend and a tuition grant. Essential qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in a natural resources management field, including environmental economics and / or policy. Desirable qualifications include strong GIS skills, strong written and oral communication skills, and an enthusiasm for interdisciplinary, policy-oriented science. Please contact Dr. Erik Nordman for more information (nordmane@xxxxxxxx). Review of candidates will start immediately and continue until a suitable candidate is found. Graduate admission applications are available online (http://admissions.gvsu.edu/admissions/grad.asp). Erik Nordman, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Coordinator, Natural Resources Management Program 223 Henry Hall Grand Valley State University 1 Campus Drive Allendale, MI 49401 616-331-8705 |