Deadline: Sun, 06/25/2023 - 12:00pm Employer: The Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences at Alabama A&M University Job Field: Forestry Job Type: Assistantship Location: Alabama Location Detail: Huntsville, AL Job Description: The Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences at Alabama A&M University, located in Huntsville of northern Alabama, is offering a two-year assistantship to a MS student in the field of forest ecology. The assistantship comes with a stipend of about $25,000 per year and covers in-state tuition. Specific researches will be focused on investigating drought and cold resistance of northeastern trees at their southern ranges in conjunction with the student's interests. The student will be expected to work independently as well as collaboratively as a member of the research group, develop independent research questions related to the overall project goals, conduct field work, perform data analyses, and publish research findings. Qualifications: Required Qualifications 1) A bachelor's degree in biology, ecology, environmental science, forestry, or a closely related field at the time of enrollment; 2) Self-motivated and can work independently and collaboratively; 3) Proficient in writing and communication in English. Preferred Qualifications 1) Previous field work/research experiences; 2) Knowledge of the forest ecosystem; 3) Knowledge of database, GIS, and/or statistics. Salary: $25,000 Benefits: In-state tuition How to Apply: To apply, email the following documents to Dr. Cen Chen (cen.chen@aamu.edu) or Dr. Dawn Lemke (dawn.lemke@aamu.edu) and include "MS Assistantship in Forest Ecology" in the subject line of your email. 1) Cover letter; 2) CV; 3) Transcripts. Please visit https://www.aamu.edu/admissions-aid/graduate-admissions/ for more information on the graduate school's admission requirements and procedures. Applications for the position will be accepted until the position is filled. The expected start date for the position is January 2024. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Alabama A&M University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. More information about the university can be found at https://www.aamu.edu/.
