Two Masters-level research assistant positions beginning Spring, Summer, or Fall semester 2010, subject to funding.

The successful applicant(s) will perform their thesis research under the supervision of Dr. Michael A. Reiter on an aspect of the assessment of coastal watersheds for resource management in an integrated modeling project funded by NOAA (the specific topic and field site of focus will be related to ongoing or new research in integrated assessment: contact Dr. Reiter for details). The assistantships carry a stipend of $16,000 plus tuition per year for up to three years (assuming satisfactory progress toward the degree and maintenance of a 3.0 gpa), based upon grant funding.

Minimum: U.S. citizenship, graduation from an accredited undergraduate program in a major applicable to resource management (any field science, resource economics, etc.), and acceptance to BCU’s MS program in Integrated Environmental Science are required. Individuals with an interest in interdisciplinary resource management are particularly welcome to apply. Successful candidates will be selected from among multiple applicants based on grades, communication skills, potential to work effectively and independently on scientific projects, and career goals. Minority students are particularly encouraged to apply.