Employer: Auburn University

Description:M.S. Research Assistantship
School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences
Auburn University

One M.S. assistantship is available to conduct research on current and potential demand for recreation on private land by urban dwellers in the southeastern United States. Current recreational behavior on public and private lands and the benefits that recreationists obtain will also be examined. Private lands have been suggested as a potential resource for alleviating demand pressures on scarce southeastern public lands. This research aims to gather empirical evidence on the nature of this demand and its potential to provide development benefits for private landholders.





Auburn University is an equal opportunity employer/educational institution.

Location: Auburn

Qualifications: Applicants should possess B.A. in the social sciences or related natural resource field. Applicants should have strong quantitative skills, strong interpersonal skills and a strong work ethic. Previous work on mail surveys is a plus. Peer reviewed publications are expected as a product of this research.

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Address: Interested applicants should send a cover letter outlining their qualifications for the project, resume, copies of transcripts and GRE scores, and contact information for at least 2 references to: Wayde Morse, 3001 Forestry & Wildlife Sciences Bldg., Auburn, AL 36849

Additional information may be obtained by contacting Dr. Wayde Morse at:
(334)-844-8086 or morsewc@.auburn.edu

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Salary:

Benefits: Stipends are available beginning June 2008 and pay $15,540. A tuition waiver accompanies this assistantship. Combined GRE scores above 1200 may qualify for additional funding. Details for application to the graduate school are available at: http://www.gra

Deadline: March 10, 2008