MS - Dept. of Nat. Res. Ecology & Mgmt. at Oklahoma State U

[Sherry Sandretto <slsandre@xxxxxxx>]

GRADUATE STUDY IN NATURAL RESOURCE ECONOMICS 

DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCE ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT, OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY 



The Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management, Oklahoma State University is seeking qualified individuals to work on a research project in Natural Resource Economics . The position will be filled at the M.S. level. 



RESEARCH AREA: Applicant will be expected to work during the first year on a USDA Forest Service, Southern Research Station project to analyze the growth and yield data of shortleaf pine and the effects of understory vegetation on shortleaf pine basal area growth and survival. 



STIPEND: A graduate research assistantship is available at $15,504/annually for a half-time appointment. Benefits include tuition waiver and student health insurance (for student only, family coverage available for an additional fee). 



STARTING DATE: August 2009 



DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: B.S. in Forestry or Natural Resources or closely related field (preferably with strong economics background). Applicants must have a demonstrated potential for and commitment to high quality research. 



APPLICATION PROCEDURE: All application materials must be submitted electronically via e-mail (preferably in .pdf format) to difei.zhang@xxxxxxxxxxx . Applications should include transcripts of coursework, GRE scores, a completed OSU Graduate College application, curriculum vitae, a writing sample (research paper), a statement of research interests with evidence of research experience (description of projects completed), and three letters of reference, at least one of which addresses research experiences. 



CONTACT : For additional information, please contact: 



Dr. Difei Zhang 

OSU Dept. of Natural Resource Ecology and Management 

008C Agricultural Hall 

Stillwater , Oklahoma 74078-6013 

Phone (405) 744-1965 

E-mail difei.zhang@xxxxxxxxxxx 	

	



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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 .