[SOS-PCA] Fellowship Opportunity: University of Idaho

Mon Sep 28 09:08:59 CDT 2015

Oxbow Graduate Fellowship

University of Idaho

Center for Forest Nursery and Seedling Research

The Center for Forest Nursery and Seedling Research
<http://seedlings.uidaho.com/> at the University of Idaho
<http://www.uidaho.edu/> (housed within the Department of Forest,
Rangeland, and Fire Sciences) is seeking an outstanding candidate for
graduate research, preferably at the M.S. level, with interest in native
plant regeneration, nursery management, seedling production, or restoration
of degraded lands. This unique fellowship provides an opportunity for
applied research, teaching and technology transfer, and experience in
native plant nursery production. Approximately half of the fellowship will
be conducted based out of Moscow, ID at the University of Idaho main
campus, and the other half at the Oxbow Center’s Native Plant Nursery
<http://../Library/Caches/TemporaryItems/Outlook%20Temp/oxbow.org> in
Carnation, WA. The 2016 Oxbow Fellow will conduct research investigating
the influence of temperature, photoperiod, and nutritional regime on
*Camassia* spp. biomass in a nursery setting.

The College of Natural Resources operates the state-of-the-art Franklin H.
Pitkin Nursery at the University of Idaho, which grows more than 400,000
seedlings per year. Research conducted at the nursery benefits seedling
growers and users by focusing on seedling quality and allfacets of nursery
stock production. We serve the Intermountain region as a seedling
production technology center working closely with federal, state, tribal,
and industry interests. A partnership with the Oxbow Organic Farm and
Conservation Center provides a unique graduate research opportunity. Oxbow
is a non-profit organization consisting of an organic 30-acre mixed
vegetable farm, a children’s education program, and native plant research
and production facility. The small-scale nursery is focused growing a
variety of native plants for restoration and landscaping, performs research
exploring organic and sustainable propagation techniques, and works on
education and outreach to the community regarding the value of native
plants in our landscape. Students will participate in all aspects of
nursery production, restoration, and research projects throughout their
work at Oxbow.

STIPEND: Fellowships pay a stipend ($32,500/year with funding for 2 years
at the M.S. level) and include a waiver of out-of-statetuition for
non-Idaho residents. This position begins in January or May 2016, with the
potential for an early start should that be mutually desirable.
Assistantships require 20 hours weekly involved in nursery production,
teaching, research and/or technology transfer. For time spent at Carnation,
WA, housing will be provided. Additional academic scholarships are
available tostudents on a competitive basis.

QUALIFICATIONS: Degree in Forestry, Horticulture, Botany, Ecology, or
related discipline and a demonstrated interest in native plant propagation
and/or restoration of degraded ecosystems. Ability to work
bothindependently and as a team member and comfort traveling are important
for success.

APPLICATION: Applicants must apply for admission to the College of Graduate
Studies <http://www.grad.uidaho.edu/> at the University of Idaho (
http://www.students.uidaho.edu/gradadmissions). On the application, refer
to Dr. Anthony S. Davis, Director, Center for Forest Nursery and Seedling
Research, and this assistantship. Prior to application, prospective
students should contact Dr. Davis. Applicants will be evaluated on their
resume, transcripts, three letters of recommendation, scores on the
Graduate Record Exam, and an interview. Applications for January or May
2016 are due 31 October 2015.

UI is an AA/EO employer and educational institution.

Anthony S. Davis, PhD
Head, Department of Forest, Rangeland, and Fire Sciences
Tom Alberg and Judith Beck Chair in Natural Resources
Director, Center for Forest Nursery and Seedling Research
Associate Professor of Native Plant Regeneration and Silviculture

College of Natural Resources
University of Idaho

Phone: 208.885.7211

Email: asdavis at uidaho.edu

Website: uidaho.edu/frfs

Twitter: @UIdahoFRFS

Megan Haidet
Seeds of Success
National Collection Curator
Seeds of Success
202-912-7233

www.blm.gov/sos
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