Graduate Assistantship to Investigate Andean Precipitation at Appalachian State University (USA)
A master's level graduate research assistantship to investigate Andean precipitation as part of the Integrated Climate Research and Education: Central Andes Precipitation (ICECAP) Project (http://icecap.appstate.edu/) is available in the Department of Geography and Planning at Appalachian State University beginning Fall 2015. The successful applicant will have some background in atmospheric science, an excellent overall academic record, strong written and oral communication skills, and at least basic proficiency in Spanish. Previous field experience is desirable. The student will be expected to work independently, participate in field research expeditions in Peru and Bolivia, complete a master's thesis, and present results at national and/or international scientific meetings. The graduate assistantship carries an annual stipend of $19,000. Review of applications will begin on 15 February 2015. Interested candidates should contact Dr. Baker Perry (perrylb@appstate.edu) before applying to the graduate program. Additional information on the graduate program in geography is available at: http://geo.appstate.edu/academics/graduate-programs
Baker Perry, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Geography
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC 28608 USA
E-mail: perrylb@appstate.edu or perrylb@gmail.com
Office Phone: (828) 262-7597
Skype Address: baker.perry
http://geo.appstate.edu/faculty-staff/faculty/baker-perry
