Location: United States of America
Program: Postgraduate – Master Degree
Eligibility: International Students
Duration: Up to 3 years
Deadline: July 31, 2026
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The Graduate Research Assistant (GRA) position in Modeling Wetland Reforestation for Carbon & Waterfowl is offered by the Snowden Waterfowl Center of Excellence within the College of Forestry, Agriculture, and Natural Resources at the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM). The position supports a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree in Forest Resources with an emphasis in Wildlife Management, and focuses on studying the spatial arrangement of bottomland hardwood reforestation on habitat suitability for midcontinent mallards. Specific aspects of the project include the development of a user-friendly ArcGIS Online decision support tool for prioritising areas for reforestation that will maximise co-benefits for waterfowl and carbon sequestration.
The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM), located in Monticello, southeastern Arkansas, is a public university within the University of Arkansas System, offering programmes across forestry, agriculture, natural resources, arts and sciences, business, and education. UAM’s College of Forestry, Agriculture, and Natural Resources is one of the most respected forestry schools in the southern United States, with a long tradition of applied research in forest science, wildlife management, and conservation. The Snowden Waterfowl Center of Excellence, housed within the college, is a leading research facility dedicated to advancing scientific understanding and management of waterfowl and their habitats across the Mississippi Alluvial Valley and broader mid-continent region. Graduate students at the Centre benefit from dedicated office space, modern workstations, and the opportunity to work alongside leading faculty, staff, and fellow graduate researchers in a collaborative research environment.
Benefits of the Programme
This programme will provide the following to its recipients:
- An annual stipend of $20,000 per year
- Full tuition waiver for the duration of the programme
- Up to 3 years of funding
- Designated office space and workstation within the Snowden Waterfowl Center of Excellence
- Hands-on training and experience in spatial modelling, GIS, decision-support systems, carbon applications, and wildlife habitat analysis
- Other benefits
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Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this programme, applicants must meet the following:
- Must hold a B.S. degree in geospatial sciences, geography, wildlife management and conservation, or a related field
- Must have a minimum overall undergraduate GPA of 2.7, or a GPA of 3.0 in the last 60 semester hours of undergraduate coursework
- Must have at least 1 year of relevant experience
- Must hold a valid U.S. driver’s licence or obtain one within 60 days of starting employment
- Must be willing and able to undertake overnight travel and fall/winter fieldwork
- Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
Note: Kindly check the official webpage for full and detailed requirements.
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Selection Criteria
Candidates are assessed on the strength of their academic record, the relevance of their undergraduate degree to the project’s focus areas, and their demonstrated experience in relevant fields. Preferred qualifications include a background and experience in wildlife ecology, conservation, and management; experience with remote sensing, spatial modelling, or decision-support tools; programming experience in Python or R; and knowledge of carbon accounting, forestry, or ecosystem restoration. Experience with waterfowl, GIS, remote sensing, data science, and landscape ecology are specifically preferred. Applications must be submitted directly to Dr. Douglas Osborne by email and must include a cover letter, CV or résumé, and a list of professional references.
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to visit the official webpage and submit your application.
