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23rd November 2005, 05:21 AM
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TWO GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIPS IN
LAND USE AND GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE
I have two graduate research assistantships for M.Sc. or Ph.D. students
in the Department of Geography, McGill University, in Montreal, Canada,
starting in Sep 2006. The general area of research will be in
understanding the environmental consequences of global land use and
land cover change.
Land use changes have now attained global significance in terms of
extent, intensity, and environmental consequences, as highlighted by a
recent review in Science. Understanding the relationship between human
activities, land use/cover changes, and the structure and functioning
of the Earth system is therefore of vital importance. What is the
current extent of anthropogenic modification of our planet? How do land
use/cover changes alter water resources, biogeochemical cycles, and
climate? What are the feedbacks in the human-environment relationships,
and where are the thresholds and surprises? Are humans altering the
Earth system in a way that will jeopardize our ability to continue
deriving resources in the future? These are the types of question that
will be of interest to the student positions.
I will start as an assistant professor in Geography at McGill
University in June 2006. My research has involved understanding the
patterns of global agricultural land use/cover change over the last
century and their environmental consequences using data analysis and
synthesis, and Earth system models. Go to
http://landuse.sage.wisc.edu/~navin/pub/Navin_Ramankutty/ to read more
about my research.
Candidates across the broad spectrum of global environmental research
disciplines may apply, but those with degrees in Environmental Studies,
Geography, Ecology, or Atmospheric Sciences with an interest in global
environmental change are ideally suited. The ideal candidate will have
excellent quantitative and analytical skills, and some prior experience
working with environmental data and/or Earth system models. Candidates
should have strong communication (spoken & written) and interpersonal
skills.
Funding is guaranteed for one year, and I foresee obtaining continued
funding beyond the first year. Minimum stipend will amount to $16,000
per year. Stipend may be increased to compensate for higher health
care and tuition costs of international students.
If you are interested, please submit the following by email to
nramanku@wisc.edu:
1. Cover letter outlining research interests;
2. Curriculum vitae;
3. Copies of latest transcripts (unofficial copies is sufficient for
now);
4. Names and contact address of 3 references;
5. Reprints, if available.
Please use the following subject line in your email: GRADUATE RA APPLICATION
Review of applications will begin upon receipt and continue until the
positions are filled. The deadline for Sept 2006 admissions to the
Geography department at McGill University is Feb 1, 2006. Therefore,
please allow sufficient time to complete the review process. I will
guarantee consideration of applications received by Jan 1, 2006.
See http://www.geog.mcgill.ca/ for more information about the Geography
department, and http://www.mcgill.ca/ for more information on McGill
University.
For further inquires, please email: nramanku@wisc.edu.
Navin Ramankutty
Currently at: Center for Sustainability and the Global Environment
Gaylord Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies
University of Wisconsin, 1710 University Avenue, Madison, WI, 53726, USA
Credits: met-jobs mailing list
http://www.lists.rdg.ac.uk/mailman/listinfo/met-jobs
TWO GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIPS IN
LAND USE AND GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE
I have two graduate research assistantships for M.Sc. or Ph.D. students
in the Department of Geography, McGill University, in Montreal, Canada,
starting in Sep 2006. The general area of research will be in
understanding the environmental consequences of global land use and
land cover change.
Land use changes have now attained global significance in terms of
extent, intensity, and environmental consequences, as highlighted by a
recent review in Science. Understanding the relationship between human
activities, land use/cover changes, and the structure and functioning
of the Earth system is therefore of vital importance. What is the
current extent of anthropogenic modification of our planet? How do land
use/cover changes alter water resources, biogeochemical cycles, and
climate? What are the feedbacks in the human-environment relationships,
and where are the thresholds and surprises? Are humans altering the
Earth system in a way that will jeopardize our ability to continue
deriving resources in the future? These are the types of question that
will be of interest to the student positions.
I will start as an assistant professor in Geography at McGill
University in June 2006. My research has involved understanding the
patterns of global agricultural land use/cover change over the last
century and their environmental consequences using data analysis and
synthesis, and Earth system models. Go to
http://landuse.sage.wisc.edu/~navin/pub/Navin_Ramankutty/ to read more
about my research.
Candidates across the broad spectrum of global environmental research
disciplines may apply, but those with degrees in Environmental Studies,
Geography, Ecology, or Atmospheric Sciences with an interest in global
environmental change are ideally suited. The ideal candidate will have
excellent quantitative and analytical skills, and some prior experience
working with environmental data and/or Earth system models. Candidates
should have strong communication (spoken & written) and interpersonal
skills.
Funding is guaranteed for one year, and I foresee obtaining continued
funding beyond the first year. Minimum stipend will amount to $16,000
per year. Stipend may be increased to compensate for higher health
care and tuition costs of international students.
If you are interested, please submit the following by email to
nramanku@wisc.edu:
1. Cover letter outlining research interests;
2. Curriculum vitae;
3. Copies of latest transcripts (unofficial copies is sufficient for
now);
4. Names and contact address of 3 references;
5. Reprints, if available.
Please use the following subject line in your email: GRADUATE RA APPLICATION
Review of applications will begin upon receipt and continue until the
positions are filled. The deadline for Sept 2006 admissions to the
Geography department at McGill University is Feb 1, 2006. Therefore,
please allow sufficient time to complete the review process. I will
guarantee consideration of applications received by Jan 1, 2006.
See http://www.geog.mcgill.ca/ for more information about the Geography
department, and http://www.mcgill.ca/ for more information on McGill
University.
For further inquires, please email: nramanku@wisc.edu.
Navin Ramankutty
Currently at: Center for Sustainability and the Global Environment
Gaylord Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies
University of Wisconsin, 1710 University Avenue, Madison, WI, 53726, USA
Credits: met-jobs mailing list
http://www.lists.rdg.ac.uk/mailman/listinfo/met-jobs