The Principal Investigators of a recently awarded National Science
Foundation grant seek a motivated research assistant who is
interested in pursuing research on how the urban heat island augments
convection as part of his/her M.S. Thesis. The study develops
a warm-season climatology of convection for several cities in the
southeastern U.S. The ideal candidate will possess a strong
background in geographic information systems and meteorology and/or
climatology. Experience in using ArcGIS and/or Intergraph
Geomedia, as well as an interest in thunderstorm environments is a
plus. Two academic years plus summer funding under a Research
Assistantship is available to the selected Master’s candidate. The
funding includes a competitive stipend and full-tuition waiver.
To receive full consideration, please apply by 1 February 2008.
For application and assistantship information follow the link provided:
http://www.grad.niu.edu/audience/prospective_students.shtml
For more information concerning this research opportunity please
contact Dr. Mace Bentley (mbentley@niu.edu) or Dr. Walker Ashley
(washley@niu.edu).
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