Deadline: Fri, 07/19/2024 - 12:00pm Employer: University of Arkansas at Monticello Job Field: Water and Soil Resources Job Type: Assistantship Location: Arkansas Location Detail: Monticello, Arkansas Job Description: The College of Forestry, Agriculture & Natural Resources at the University of Arkansas at Monticello is seeking applicants for a M.S. Assistantship available beginning August 16, 2024. The assistantship is half time and carries an annual stipend of $18,000 plus tuition. Project: We are seeking a self-motivated M.S. student with an interest in soil science and soil carbon to assist with a Climate Smart Project in quantification of the net change in C stocks (additionality) associated with Bottomland Hardwood (BLH) restoration compared to the existing agricultural land use (the reference). Carbon sequestration and storage resulting from BLH restoration will be tracked in several C pools—soil organic matter, live tree biomass, understory, deadwood, litter, and harvested wood products. Focus will be on the net change in C stocks at the hardwood restoration/plantation sites and associated with the production, distribution, consumption, and disposal of products produced from biomass-derived from BLH restoration. Both annual increment and cumulative stock of carbon will be measured in metric tons (Mg) of CO2 equivalent (CO2e) on a per-ha basis up to 100 years. Qualifications: Applicants must have a 2.7 overall undergraduate GPA or 3.0 GPA in the last 60 semester hours of undergraduate courses. A B.S. degree in a natural resources-related field is also required. Applicants must have a valid U.S. driver’s license or obtain the same within 60 days of starting employment. Overnight travel is required as well as the ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions. Miscellaneous: Location and Facilities: The College of Forestry, Agriculture & Natural Resources is located in Monticello, Arkansas in the southeastern portion of the state. The Arkansas Forest Resources Center is also headquartered here, and is administered by the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture. The Arkansas Forest Resources Center is the research and extension arm for forest-based programs within the State. Additionally, the US Forest Service Arkansas Forestry Sciences Lab is located at the College. The College and Center maintain several state-of-the-art laboratories (hydrology, soil, quantitative analysis, silviculture, wildlife ecology & management) available for graduate research and education. How to Apply: Application & Additional Information: Graduate program and application information can be found at https://www.uamont.edu/academics/CFANR/grad-degrees.html. Applicants must be admitted to the University of Arkansas at Monticello and apply to the College of Forestry, Agriculture & Natural Resources before they can be considered for an assistantship. Applicants must submit all official transcripts, a statement of interests, and three letters of recommendation. Please indicate the position number above on all application materials and inquiries. For additional information, please contact: Contact: Dr. Kathleen Dick, bridgesk@uamont.edu, 870/460-1314.
