Graduate student opportunity in modeling forest disturbances at the University of Idaho.
Funding is available for a Ph.D. student to study forest responses and vulnerability to climate change and natural disturbances, with an emphasis on bark beetle outbreaks. Project goals include incorporating a model of mountain pine beetle outbreaks into an ecosystem model; assessing the influence of future climate changes on outbreaks; and quantifying the effects on forest dynamics, including carbon cycling. Research will be conducted jointly with Oregon State University using the Community Land Model (www.cgd.ucar.edu/tss/clm). Funding is available for five years at $24,000/year plus tuition/fees and health insurance. The successful candidate will have a background in geography, ecology, biogeosciences, atmospheric science, entomology, or a related field. Desirable qualifications include quantitative skills, familiarity with mechanistic ecosystem modeling and computer programming, excellent written and oral communication skills, and a research‐based M.S. thesis. Students have the opportunity to receive a degree in either Geography (www.uidaho.edu/geography) or Environmental Science (www.uidaho.edu/envs). Interested applicants should send a cover letter, CV, GPA, GRE scores, and a personal statement that describes the candidate’s interest in the position and relevant education and experience to Dr. Jeffrey Hicke (jhicke@uidaho.edu) as well as apply to the desired degree program. Inquiries via email or phone (208‐885‐6240) are welcome.
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Jeffrey Hicke
Associate Professor Department of Geography University of Idaho McClure Hall Room 305D
Mailing Address:
Geography
University of Idaho
875 Perimeter Drive Stop 3021 Moscow ID 83844‐3021
Phone: 208‐885‐6240 Fax: 208‐885‐2855 jhicke@uidaho.edu www.uidaho.edu/~jhicke
Funding is available for a Ph.D. student to study forest responses and vulnerability to climate change and natural disturbances, with an emphasis on bark beetle outbreaks. Project goals include incorporating a model of mountain pine beetle outbreaks into an ecosystem model; assessing the influence of future climate changes on outbreaks; and quantifying the effects on forest dynamics, including carbon cycling. Research will be conducted jointly with Oregon State University using the Community Land Model (www.cgd.ucar.edu/tss/clm). Funding is available for five years at $24,000/year plus tuition/fees and health insurance. The successful candidate will have a background in geography, ecology, biogeosciences, atmospheric science, entomology, or a related field. Desirable qualifications include quantitative skills, familiarity with mechanistic ecosystem modeling and computer programming, excellent written and oral communication skills, and a research‐based M.S. thesis. Students have the opportunity to receive a degree in either Geography (www.uidaho.edu/geography) or Environmental Science (www.uidaho.edu/envs). Interested applicants should send a cover letter, CV, GPA, GRE scores, and a personal statement that describes the candidate’s interest in the position and relevant education and experience to Dr. Jeffrey Hicke (jhicke@uidaho.edu) as well as apply to the desired degree program. Inquiries via email or phone (208‐885‐6240) are welcome.
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Jeffrey Hicke
Associate Professor Department of Geography University of Idaho McClure Hall Room 305D
Mailing Address:
Geography
University of Idaho
875 Perimeter Drive Stop 3021 Moscow ID 83844‐3021
Phone: 208‐885‐6240 Fax: 208‐885‐2855 jhicke@uidaho.edu www.uidaho.edu/~jhicke
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