Deadline: Fri, 07/01/2022 - 12:00pm Employer: University of Georgia Job Field: Forestry Job Type: Assistantship Location: Georgia Location Detail: Athens, GA Job Description: The University of Georgia’s Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources & Savannah River Ecology Laboratory, and the US Forest Service – Southern Research Station Forest Disturbance Unit are seeking a M.S. student to conduct research focused on understanding tree growth responses to repeated prescribed fire beginning fall of 2022. Qualifications: The ideal candidate would already possess some field experience, proven problem-solving skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, a basic statistical background, an ability to work both independently and as a productive member of a research team, and motivation to develop, conduct, and publish their research. Candidates should possess a B.S. degree in ecology, forestry, plant biology, or a related discipline. The successful candidate will receive a two-year graduate research assistantship consisting of an annual stipend of approximately $22k and tuition waiver. Miscellaneous: N/A Salary: $22,000 Benefits: N/A How to Apply: If you are interested in this opportunity, please familiarize yourself with Warnell’s admission requirements and deadlines and send a single pdf containing: (1) a 1-2 page statement of your research interests and a summary of your professional career goals that explains why you think working in the Aubrey Lab will help you realize these goals; (2) a current CV; (3) unofficial transcripts showing all previous coursework, degrees, and GPA; (4) GRE scores; and (5) contact information of three references to Dr. Doug Aubrey (daubrey@srel.uga.edu). If selected to compete for this assistantship, you will be encouraged to submit an application to the UGA Graduate School prior to July 1st 2022. Please contact Doug Aubrey (daubrey@srel.uga.edu) with any additional questions.
