Grad Student Position Details
Project Title
Course-based professional Master with specialization in GIS-based resource management
Degree Program
MF
Supervisor
Rick Pelletier, Andreas Hamann
Professorial Rank
Professor and Associate Chair
Department
Renewable Resources
Project Start Date
09/01/2023
Project Description:
Research revolves around issues of spatial and temporal analysis in landscape ecology with applications in forest management, conservation biology, and climate change adaptation.
A strong background in the use of geographic information systems, ArcGIS and/or QGIS, and programming skills in R and/or Python are an asset.
Our professional Masters programs (Master of Foresty or Master of Agriculture) are typically completed in 12 to 18 months (24 course + 6 research credits or 18 course + 12 research credits). More details in sections 5 and 6 here: http://tinyurl.com/rr-gph.
The program is self-funded (costs are described here: http://tinyurl.com/fgsr-costs), but the research project for this position includes a competitive stipend between $3,000 and $12,000, depending on qualifications.
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Contact Email
andreas.hamann@ualberta.ca
Other Contact Information
Contact Andreas Hamann with (1) a resume that focuses on relevant skills for this position, (2) 1-page a statement of interest that focuses on GIS-based resource management with applications in forest management, conservation biology, or climate change, and (3) an unofficial transcript of your previous (or in progress) university education.
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Stipend Amount/year
$ 12,000.00