Location: United States
Program: Postgraduate (Master’s or PhD in Biological Sciences)
Eligibility: US Citizen
Duration: 1-3 years
Deadline: January 1, 2026
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The Graduate Research Assistantship in Spatial Ecology of Desert Wetlands 2026 is an exciting funded research opportunity at Texas Tech University offered jointly by Dr. Nancy McIntyre (Department of Biological Sciences) and Dr. Kerry Griffis-Kyle (Department of Natural Resources Management). Texas Tech University, founded in 1923 and located in Lubbock, Texas, is a prestigious Carnegie Tier One research university and the leading institution of Texas Tech University System, consistently ranked among America’s top public research universities. This research assistantship provides exceptional graduate students with the opportunity to conduct cutting-edge ecological research focused on understanding the spatial ecology of desert wetlands, critical ecosystems that support biodiversity in arid landscapes.
The position offers comprehensive funding including competitive stipends, tuition waivers, health insurance, and valuable hands-on research experience under the mentorship of internationally recognized faculty members. Graduate assistants will develop expertise in geographic information systems (GIS), spatial analysis, statistical programming in R, ecological field methods, and scientific communication while contributing to important conservation research. This assistantship is ideal for motivated students passionate about ecology, conservation biology, wetland ecosystems, spatial analysis, and applying quantitative methods to address pressing environmental challenges in desert regions.
Benefits of the Scholarship
This scholarship provides comprehensive support including:
- Competitive yearly stipend ranging from $25,000-$30,000
- 20 hours per week research assistantship supporting dissertation/thesis research
- Office space and desktop computer provided for research and coursework
- Access to world-class research facilities and field sites
- Training in advanced spatial analysis techniques (ArcGIS, R programming)
- Opportunities for conference presentations and publication authorship
- Mentorship from two accomplished faculty advisors
- Professional development in scientific communication and research methods
- Collaborative research environment at Carnegie Tier One research university
- Other benefits
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Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this assistantship, applicants must:
- Applicants must be US citizens and be able to pass a military background check
- Hold a bachelor’s degree (for master’s applicants) or master’s degree (for PhD applicants) in ecology, biology, environmental science, natural resources, geography, or related fields
- Demonstrate strong academic performance with competitive GPA (typically 3.0+ on 4.0 scale)
- Meet Texas Tech University Graduate School admission requirements
- Experience with ArcGIS or with R
- Curation of spatial datasets (ability to manage, organize, and analyze geospatial data)
- Scientific communication skills (written and oral presentation abilities)
- Research experience in ecology, wildlife biology, conservation, or related fields (preferred)
Note: Kindly check the official website for full and complete requirements.
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Selection Criteria
Selection is based on technical proficiency (demonstrated experience with ArcGIS and R statistical programming, ability to curate spatial datasets), academic qualifications (strong undergraduate/graduate GPA, relevant coursework in ecology and quantitative methods), research experience and potential (prior research involvement, field experience, publication record if applicable, clear research interests aligned with desert wetlands spatial ecology), communication skills (quality of statement of research interests, clarity in explaining career goals, strong reference letters), and fit with project (alignment between applicant’s interests and the spatial ecology research program, potential to contribute meaningfully to ongoing research). Space is limited and applications are reviewed on rolling basis, so early submission before January 1, 2026 deadline is strongly encouraged. The most competitive applicants demonstrate both strong technical skills and genuine passion for ecological research in arid ecosystems.
How to Apply
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