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A PhD graduate student assistantship for three years is available starting in July 2013 in the Department of Forest Resources/University of Minnesota Extension, University of Minnesota. The selected student will enter into the Hydrology and Watershed Management track of the Natural Resources Science Program (NRSM) of the Department. The project that the student will work on will involve the assessment of the environmental and economic benefits of woodland grazing (Silvopasture), which will be implemented in Central Minnesota. A B.S. and M.S. in a closely-related field are preferred and must have strong background on Forest Ecology, Watershed Management, and Hydrology. The selected student will be expected to present research results at professional conferences, publish research results in peer-reviewed scientific outlets, and assist with outreach activities with landowners. The assistantship will cover tuition fees, stipends, and health insurance for three years. Interested applicants should submit the following: letter of interest, CV, at two letters of recommendations, unofficial transcripts, and GRE scores as a single document (PDF or word) to Dr. Diomy Zamora (zamor015@umn.edu) with the subject line including: PHD POSITION.