Information below may be of interest. For YETI, Rashmi. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Madhura Niphadkar Date: Tue, Aug 28, 2012 at 10:12 AM Subject: Fwd: Fwd: Grad Research Assistantship in Ecosystem Service Modeling To: Dear Folks, Please distribute to those with interests in pursuing an graduate degree, M.S. or Ph.D., in the area of in Ecosystem Service Modeling. Thank you, Lisa *Graduate Research Assistantship in Ecosystem Service Modeling*** We seek a highly motivated and qualified individual wishing to pursue an M.S. or Ph.D. degree in sustainable agriculture. The successful applicant will conduct research in the areas of ecosystem service modeling and agricultural stakeholder engagement. In addition to working with Iowa State University scientists, the successful applicant will also work with members of Environmental Defense Fund’s Right Practice – Right Place Project and the Natural Capital Project. *Required qualifications* include a passion for agriculture, a strong background in the environmental or social sciences, some previous research experience, and an ability to work in a collaborative environment. *Preferred qualifications* include strong backgrounds in BOTH the environmental AND social sciences, some experience with systems science and modeling, work on water, strong quantitative skills, and demonstrated team skills. *Iowa State University* is a large, public institution located in Ames, Iowa (www.iastate.edu), with many, diverse, and vibrant graduate programs. A beginning Graduate Research Assistantship at Iowa State University includes a stipend of $19,055 per year, plus benefits. Start date is negotiable, but early January 2013 is preferred. To receive full consideration,* submit applications by Oct. 1, 2012*; however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Interested individuals should provide the following materials: (1) letter of interest stating professional goals, research interests, and qualifications for the position, (2) a resume, (3) transcripts and GRE scores (unofficial copies acceptable at present), and (4) the names, affiliations, email addresses, and phone numbers of three references. *For further information* on the project or application contact Lisa Schulte Moore or John Tyndall. *Dr. Lisa Schulte Moore * * Dr. John Tyndall* Natural Resource Ecology & Management Natural Resource Ecology & Management Iowa State University Iowa State University 339 Science II 339 Science II Ames, IA 50011 Ames, IA 50011 Phone: 515-294-7339 Phone: 515-294-4912 Email: lschulte@xxxxxxxxxxx Email: jtyndall@xxxxxxxxxxx Web: www.nrem.iastate.edu/landscape * * <http://www.atree.org> -- Young Ecologists Talk and Interact (YETI) <http://www.meetyeti.in/> To unsubscribe (i.e. stop receiving YETI broadcast emails in future) please visit <//www.freelists.org/list/meetyeti> or send an email to <meetyeti- request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> with “unsubscribe” in the subject.