The University of Arkansas Monticello is offering a fully funded Graduate Research Assistantship in Environmental Dynamics. This position supports doctoral-level research in ecology, wildlife science, and related fields, providing hands-on experience in fieldwork, quantitative modeling, and scientific collaboration.

Who Can Apply?
Graduate students or professionals with a strong background in ecology, wildlife science, geospatial sciences, or related fields, who are passionate about environmental research and modeling.

What Is Covered?

• Full tuition for the PhD program

• Graduate research assistant stipend

• Research resources and access to university facilities

• Fieldwork support

Eligibility Criteria

• Bachelor’s degree with relevant research experience, or a Master’s degree in ecology, wildlife science, geospatial sciences, ecological modeling, landscape ecology, or a closely related field

• Demonstrated quantitative and GIS skills (e.g., R/Python, spatial analysis)

• Strong scientific writing and communication skills

• Enthusiasm for occasional fieldwork and collaborative research
  Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with animal movement data (telemetry/GPS, step-selection, recursion/UDs)

• Background in habitat or species distribution modeling

• Familiarity with remote sensing or landscape change analyses

• Record of peer-reviewed publication or conference presentations

How to Apply?

• Visit the University of Arkansas Monticello graduate program or departmental website

• Complete the graduate research assistantship application form

• Submit academic transcripts, CV, statement of research interests, and letters of recommendation

• Follow any departmental-specific instructions

• Submit before the stated deadline

Deadline:
 December 15, 2025.