Environmental studies MA and research positions
We are looking for masters students in environmental studies for the
AKIS/AIES program. We accept students with BA or BSc who are looking
to work in topics related to the environments. Currently we have few
positions:
§ Masters on environmental legislation and policy. Hebrew
reading and writing, BA or BSc, subject less important. Date of start
25th February 2007. Need to apply ASAP.
§ Masters on the impact of grazing on biodiversity. The study
looks at Bedouin decision making regarding grazing, for example: where
to take the herds at different seasons, ratio of goats to sheep, herd
size, who herds them. Also it looks at the behaviour of the goats and
sheep and the impact on desert plants. Could chose one of the above
subjects only. Requires BSc in biology, agriculture or related
subjects, or BA in humanities. Date of start 25th February 2007. Need
to apply ASAP.
§ Masters on domestication of desert plant species in Jordan.
Wild plants that have undergone domestication can be grown for
agriculture. We would like to try and introduce some of them to
Jordan. Requires BSc in biology, agriculture or related subjects.
Date of start 14th October 2007.
§ Masters on conservation of rare desert plants. In an attempt
to save rare species, we will look for populations in Jordan. Requires
BSc in biology, agriculture or related subjects. Date of start 14th
October 2007.