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11

PhD or MSc in remote sensing and resources inventory, Michigan Technological University

A PhD or MSc research and teaching assistantship in remote sensing and resources
inventory is available in the School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science
at Michigan Technological University. The position will focus on further developing
emerging remote sensing technology and statistical imputation algorithms for large
area ecosystem assessment and inventory. The selected candidate will also serve
as a teaching assistant for the integrated fall practicum
(http://forest.mtu.edu/camp/) during the fall
semesters of the assistantship.

The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, innovative, and posses a degree in
Forestry, Forest Science, Environmental Science, or a related field. Start date is
negotiable; however, spring semester 2011 is ideal. The assistantship includes a
full tuition wavier and a competitive stipend.

The School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science is located in a
93,000-square-foot teaching and research facility, and has state-of-the-art
computing equipment, including remote sensing/GIS teaching and research
laboratories (http://
www.mtu.edu/forest/). Michigan Tech is also home to the Earth, Planetary,
and Space Sciences Institute (EPSSI), which is comprised of over twenty
faculty focused upon promoting interdisciplinary research and education in
various aspects of remote sensing (http://www.epssi.mtu.edu/). The University’s close
proximity to vast expanses of Northern Hardwood Forest make it an ideal
location to conduct research on remote sensing and sustainable management
in forested ecosystems.

Interested persons should e-mail GRE scores, a statement of professional interests,
curriculum vitae including names and contact information for three references, a
writing sample, and any other relevant materials to Dr. Michael Falkowski
(mjfalkow@mtu.edu). Review of applications will begin on October 30th, 2011.
Final award of the assistantship is subject to the availability of funds. Please
consult the following webpage for additional information regarding the graduate
program and associated application procedures
(http://www.mtu.edu/forest/graduate/program/).

Robert Froese, PhD, RPF
Associate Professor, School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science
Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI 49931 USA
Email: froese@mtu.edu; Voice: 906-487-2723; Fax: 906-487-2915

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