Graduate Research Assistant

Louisiana State University; Baton Rouge (LA); Sur place; USD 24 000 - 36 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Stipend

Tuition coverage

Health insurance

Résumé du poste

A prestigious university in Louisiana is offering a research assistantship for a Master of Science or Doctor of Philosophy in Forestry. The role involves leading research on bottomland hardwood forest ecosystems and studying various stressors affecting forest species. Candidates must have a B.S. in Forestry, strong quantitative skills, and good communication abilities, with the opportunity for collaboration with faculty and agencies. Financial support is provided for up to four years.

Qualifications

• Applicants must hold a B.S. in Forestry or a related field.
• Strong quantitative skills and knowledge of forest ecology are required.
• Good communication skills and expectations to publish research.
• Experience with remote sensing, GIS, statistical analysis (R/Python), experimental design, forest inventory, soil assays, and data management is preferred.

Responsabilités

• Develop and lead research projects on bottomland hardwood forest ecosystems.
• Study impact of stressors on forest species and investigate management alternatives.
• Utilize remote sensing applications and collaborate with faculty and agencies.

Connaissances

Quantitative skills

Knowledge of forest ecology

Good communication skills

Formation

B.S. in Forestry or related field

Outils

Remote sensing

GIS

Statistical analysis (R/Python)

Experimental design

Forest inventory

Soil assays

Data management

Description du poste

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Forester | Ecologist | Assistant Professor of Forestry at Louisiana State University

A Master of Science (M.S.) or Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Research Assistantship (RA) is available in the School of Renewable Natural Resources (RNR) at Louisiana State University (Baton Rouge, LA) under the supervision of Dr. John Tracy. The RA will develop and lead research projects related to assessing the functions of natural and restored bottomland hardwood (BLH) forest ecosystems in the southeastern United States. This includes studying the impact of biotic and abiotic stressors on BLH forest species and investigating management alternatives that maximize BLH forest services. Focus should be applied to functions and services valued by modern forest markets and conservation easement programs (e.g., carbon storage, biogeochemical cycling, timber, wildlife).

The RA will be encouraged to utilize remote sensing applications, field-based studies, controlled experiments, and other methodologies. Opportunities exist to collaborate with faculty in the LSU AgCenter, other universities, state and federal agencies, and private landowners.

Applicants must hold a B.S. in Forestry or a related field and meet LSU Graduate School admission requirements. They should have strong quantitative skills and knowledge of forest ecology. The candidate should exhibit good communication skills, with expectations to publish research in peer-reviewed journals and present at conferences. Prior experience with remote sensing, GIS, statistical analysis (R/Python), experimental design, forest inventory, soil assays, and data management is preferred.

To apply, submit via email to Dr. John Tracy ([e-mail]):

• Statement of research interests and career goals
• Contact information for three references

Financial support is available for 2 years (M.S.) or 4 years (Ph.D.), starting Spring 2026, including a stipend, tuition, and health insurance. Application review begins September 1, 2025, and continues until a suitable candidate is found. Questions can be directed to Dr. Tracy at [e-mail].

Seniority level

• Internship

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries

• Higher Education