PhD- U of MN, Forest productivity

[Sherry Sandretto <slsandre@xxxxxxx>]

The University of Minnesota, Department of Forest Resources, is seeking 
a Ph.D.-level
graduate student to participate in a research project examining the 
impacts of forest biomass harvesting on forest productivity.

The student will join a team of collaborators from the University of 
Minnesota, University of Wisconsin, University of Missouri, and USFS, 
Northern Research Station, working to assess the environmental 
sustainability of woody biomass feedstock procurement from regionally 
important forest types (aspen and northern hardwoods) within the Lake 
States.


Within the larger project, the student will examine the impact of 
biomass removal on short- and medium-term forest regeneration dynamics 
and stand-level biomass production. Research will involve extensive 
field work across the northern Lake States and the student will be 
responsible for conducting field and lab work in support of project 
goals, supervising field and lab assistants, analyzing data and 
preparing peer-reviewed publications.
The start date is somewhat flexible, but preferably the student will 
begin classes in Spring 2010. Position is funded for four years from 
DOE/USDA.


Qualifications: M.S. in ecology, forestry, silviculture, or a closely 
related field. Applicants should be able to work independently, but also 
cooperatively with other researchers in the lab and on the larger project.

Application materials: Please send a statement of interests and goals, 
CV, and names and contact information for at least 3 references to Dr. 
Anthony D’Amato (damato@xxxxxxx) or hard copies to 1530 Cleveland Avenue 
North, 115 Green Hall, St. Paul, MN 55108. Deadline for receiving 
applications is November 15.