The Nekton Research Laboratory at the University of New Orleans is seeking a graduate student for an MS position in Fish Ecology, starting in Fall 2026. The successful applicant will join a dynamic research group focused on topics such as assessing native fish responses to aquatic invasive species, surveying for invasive fishes, and measuring levels of microplastics in estuarine fishes. Research will be conducted in both freshwater and estuarine habitats, providing a broad range of field and lab...

The Wang Lab at the Department of Soil and Crop Sciences, Texas A&M University, is recruiting highly motivated Master's, PhD, and Postdoctoral candidates for research in the systems biology and ecology of soil and plant-associated microbiomes. The lab's research aims to mitigate environmental changes and enhance global sustainability by understanding the complex interactions within soil and plant microbiomes. This interdisciplinary group welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds, including bu...

A funded M.S. Graduate Research Assistantship is available at Texas A&M University Kingsville in the Aquatic Ecology Lab, supervised by Dr. Zachary Mitchell. The position focuses on crayfish population ecology and conservation, specifically examining the distribution, habitat use, environmental tolerances, and population dynamics of imperiled Texas crayfish species. The selected student will be responsible for population monitoring and mark-recapture studies, including intensive field sampling, ...

North Carolina State University is recruiting a motivated MS student to join a research project focused on the effects of hurricanes on oak-hickory ecosystems in the southern Appalachian region of the United States. The project investigates how forest structure, composition, and function are impacted by extreme weather events, specifically examining the aftermath of Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina. The research will assess the variability of hurricane-induced damage, the influence of ...

The University of Wisconsin-Madison's Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies is accepting applications for its 15-month professional master's programs in Environmental Conservation and Environmental Observation & Informatics. These programs are designed for students seeking to advance their careers in conservation, geospatial analysis, and environmental management. The Environmental Conservation MS program focuses on interdisciplinary skills for addressing pressing environmental challenges, ...

The Department of Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation at Virginia Tech is seeking a motivated MS student to join a research project in Forest & Invasive Plant Ecology, starting Fall 2026. The research focuses on understanding why invasive woody climbers succeed in North American forests and whether native and non-native species differ in establishment, performance, and climate sensitivity. The student will be involved in germination and greenhouse experiments, seed and stem collectio...

The Advanced Separation and Purification (ASeP) Laboratory at the University of Wyoming, led by Assistant Professor Hoon Choi, is seeking passionate PhD and MS students to join their research team. The ASeP Lab is part of the Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering and focuses on developing energy-efficient and economically viable separation technologies. Their research aims to address real-world challenges in clean energy and life sciences, with the goal of minimizing ecological impac...

The University of Georgia is seeking a motivated MS student for a Graduate Research Assistantship focused on alligator population monitoring and modeling in Georgia. This project, in collaboration with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (GA DNR), aims to develop and implement research plans to monitor alligator populations, inform management strategies, and address resource limitations. The research will build on ongoing efforts to estimate population sizes, simulate harvest management,...

Two fully funded Graduate Research Assistantships (GRA) are available for students interested in pursuing a thesis-based MS in Environmental Sciences at the University of Illinois Springfield (UIS), starting Fall 2026. These positions are ideal for undergraduates with a strong interest in environmental science, microclimate modeling, urban evapotranspiration (ET), remote sensing, ecohydrology, and water resource management. The research group, led by Dr. Kyle Blount (Assistant Professor, School ...