The University of Georgia=E2=80=99s Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources
<http://www.warnell.uga.edu/> and Tall Timbers Research Station
<http://talltimbers.org/> are seeking a M.S. student to conduct research
focused on the physical structure and physiological function of old-growth
longleaf pine forests beginning fall of 2018. 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 assistantship consisting of an annual
stipend of approximately $21k and tuition waiver. The graduate
assistantship will have both teaching and research responsibilities=E2=80=94the
student will be on a teaching assistantship while completing coursework at
Warnell during fall 2018 and spring 2019 and will be on a research
assistantship while completing research at Tall Timbers during the summer
of 2019 through the summer of 2020. There is potential for the student to
begin fieldwork in residence at Tall Timbers beginning May 2018 until
courses begin in August 2018. Subsidized housing is available while in
residence at Tall Timbers. Student fees of approximately $1k per semester,
which include the matriculation fee and activity, athletic, health, student
facilities, technology, and transportation fees will be assessed.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please familiarize yourself
with Warnell=E2=80=99s
admission requirements and deadlines
<https://www.warnell.uga.edu/graduate/future-students/applying-graduate-school>
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 <http://aubreylab.weebly.com/> 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 December 31st 2017.
Please contact Doug Aubrey (daubrey@srel.uga.edu) or Kevin Hiers (
jkhiers@talltimbers.org) with any additional questions.