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Fall 2027 PhD Position in Forest Ecology, Remote Sensing, and Ecosystem Function at University of Texas at El Paso University of Texas at El Paso in United States

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Ecology

Funding

The PhD position includes a graduate assistantship, student health insurance, and tuition remission. Salary is listed as $26,000 per year.

Deadline

Jan 31, 2027

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United States

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University of Texas at El Paso

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Ecology
Environmental Science
Biology
Remote Sensing
Geography
Earth Science
Rainforest Ecology
Landscape Ecology
Soil Ecology

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About this position

Fall 2027 PhD student opportunity in Forest Ecology at the University of Texas at El Paso through the EEB Program.

The UTEP Landscape Ecology Lab is seeking applications for a doctoral student to work on remote sensing of forest vegetation structure (roots), soil ecology, and ecosystem function. The research is part of a collaborative project with partners including SERC, UCONN, IU, and Kenyon College, and is tied to NSF Award #2621909.

Eligibility and requirements: Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree, at least 1 year of experience, a minimum 3.2 GPA, and previous independent research experience, including field research. The position also requires the ability to obtain a US driver’s license.

Work location and expectations: The student will be based in El Paso, Texas for most of the PhD program, but must also spend 1-2 semesters at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center in Edgewater, Maryland. The project includes a heavy field component, long hours outdoors, and work in potentially challenging weather conditions.

Funding: The position includes a graduate assistantship, student health insurance, and tuition remission. A salary of $26,000 per year is listed.

How to apply: Interested applicants should email Dr. Elizabeth La Rue at [email protected] with a CV (including publications if any), a 1-page summary of research/career goals, and contact information for two references.

Funding details

The PhD position includes a graduate assistantship, student health insurance, and tuition remission. Salary is listed as $26,000 per year.

What's required

Applicants must have a bachelor's degree, at least 1 year of experience, a minimum 3.2 GPA, previous independent research experience including field research, and must be able to obtain a US driver's license. The project has a substantial field component and requires working at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center in Edgewater, Maryland for 1-2 semesters, including long hours outdoors in potentially challenging weather.

How to apply

Email Dr. Elizabeth La Rue with your CV (including any publications), a 1-page summary of your research and career goals, and contact information for two references. Use [email protected] as the preferred contact method.

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