Deadline: Mon, 07/25/2022 - 12:00pm Employer: Oklahoma State University, Stillwater Job Field: Forestry Job Type: Assistantship Location: Oklahoma Location Detail: Stillwater Job Description: Ph.D. Research Assistantship in Forest Ecology and Management, Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater We are looking for a highly motivated Ph.D. student to study the long-term recovery of forest production and the associated timber value from ice storm damages and other stand disturbances. The prospective student will join a team of professors with expertise in vegetation modeling, forest ecology, silviculture, and forest economics. Qualifications: Qualifications: Applicants should have: (1) B.S. or M.S. (preferred) in natural resources (forestry, rangeland, or agriculture), ecology, natural resource economics, geography, or a related field; (2) An undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher. Desired qualifications include: (1) Experience or coursework in statistical analysis; (2) Interest in plant ecology or natural resource economics; (2) Willingness to learn application of computer modeling to forest ecology and management. Miscellaneous: Location and facilities: Oklahoma State University is classified as R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. The university is a land grant institution with an enrollment of about 25,000 students located midway between Tulsa and Oklahoma City. EEO statement: Any offer of employment is contingent on the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or university policies, including but not limited to a criminal background check. Oklahoma State University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or veteran status with regard to employment, educational programs and activities, and/or admissions. Salary: . Salary/Benefit: A graduate stipend of $22,400 annually, resident and non-resident tuition waiver, and health insurance at $20 per month (for students only, family coverage available for an additional fee). How to Apply: Documents: Applicants must create a single PDF with the name containing the first and last name of the applicant. Send the PDF to Dr. Lu Zhai (lu.zhai@okstate.edu). The PDF must contain: (1) A 1 or 2-page letter of interest stating motivation to pursue an Ph.D. degree and research experiences and interests; (2) Curriculum Vitae including GPA, GRE, and TOEFL/IELTS scores (international students only); (3) Three references: names, emails, and connection with references (i.e., if you participated in a specific project with one reference, please add the project title or topic and other important details), (4) Unofficial college transcript and GRE transcript. Starting Date: Aug. 2022
