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Graduate Opportunities at FLBS

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FLBS is located on the east shore of Flathead Lake, about 90 miles north of Missoula and 45 miles south of Kalispell. However, research at FLBS has taken our graduate students all around the Pacific Rim, including Kamchatka, Russia; Tierra del Fuego, Patagonia, Argentina; British Columbia; Alaska; and all over the Pacific Northwestern United States, including Montana.

 

How To Apply

To apply for graduate studies at the Flathead Lake Biological Station, prospective students must first apply to and be accepted by the Division of Biological Sciences at The University of Montana. For more information on this process, visit the following page:

http://www.dbs.umt.edu/graduate/index.php

More information on graduate studies at FLBS may be obtained by reading our Graduate Student Research Policy guide. (pdf image Acrobat, 70kb)

Current Openings

PhD opportunities in Terrestrial Ecology and Remote Sensing:

The Division of Biological Sciences at The University of Montana invites applications for PhD candidates to study Arctic carbon and water cycle dynamics using satellite remote sensing and ecological modeling. The successful candidate will be part of a multidisciplinary research team utilizing remote sensing information from NASA EOS MODIS and AMSR-E sensors, and hydro-ecological process models to study the status of the Arctic tundra as a source or sink for atmospheric CO 2, and the potential response of these systems to global change. We seek candidates with the following skills:

  • Demonstrated knowledge of remote sensing fundamentals including active/passive microwave remote sensing;
  • Educational background in Landscape/Terrestrial Ecology, Hydrology, Physical Geography or a related field;
  • Interest/experience in Arctic ecology emphasizing hydrological and carbon cycle dynamics;
  • Programming ability in C or C++;
  • Proficiency with image processing and GIS software (e.g., ENVI/IDL, Imagine, ArcView/IMS/Info);
  • Proficiency in conducting independent scientific research;
  • Ability to write papers and publish in peer-reviewed scientific literature.

Potential applicants should submit a CV and statement of research interests to Dr. John S. Kimball at johnk@ntsg.umt.edu. To qualify, students must satisfy University requirements and be enrolled in the Division of Biological Sciences Graduate Program.

The position is located at The University of Montana’s premier Flathead Lake Biological Station near Polson, MT. Graduate research assistantships are initially offered for a 3-year period and include an annual stipend of $20,400 and a tuition waiver. Assistantships are renewed annually depending on funding availability, job and academic performance.