Ph.D. Graduate Assistantship - Forest Resource Management and Economics
(Forestry, Logging & Mill Operations)
Internship
Clemson, South Carolina, United States
Job Description:
The research project involves an analysis of trade-offs (opportunity costs) of managing areas of the Clemson Experimental Forest for various conflicting resource uses. The Clemson Experimental Forest consists of 17,500 acres, located adjacent to campus, dedicated to education, research and demonstration. The Forest is managed strictly for perpetual sustained or improved yield of multiple products. The Forest is solely supported by self-generated revenue. Complex use issues have developed over time and the research objective will be identify and quantify the costs and benefits generated from alternative resource uses. Research tools will be optimization methods (especially mathematical programming), economic theory, and applied forest management.
Qualifications:
The student should have some experience with optimization methods, microeconomics, forest management, and finance. A B.S. in forestry or equivalent is required. This is a unique opportunity to gain experience on management of university forests. Student must be able to work independently, but also collaborate with various interest groups. Applicants will be evaluated based on a combination of GPA, GRE scores, experience, and interest. Position will begin in summer or fall 2015.
Benefits:
The assistantship includes a student stipend of $20,000-$21,000/ calendar year + tuition (fees and health insurance not included).