Forest Science PhD Program in Ecology, Silviculture, Natural Resources, and Forest Biology Michigan Technological University in United States

The University of Vermont’s Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources is seeking a master’s student to examine the ecological and silvicultural outcomes of forest adaptation strategies under climate change. The project is part of the Adaptive Silviculture for Climate Change (ASCC) experimental network, which tests co-produced strategies for sustaining key tree species, ecosystem processes, and ecological, cultural, and economic values as forests respond to global change. The student...

PhD opening in Forest Ecology and Management at the University of Alabama , within the Forest Dynamics Lab . The project focuses on forest disturbance , stand development , forest stand dynamics , disturbance ecology , and the development/refinement of silvicultural systems based on natural disturbance patterns. The lab’s mission is to provide science-based solutions to pressing forest management issues. The successful student will work on an applied forest ecology project with strong relevance ...

M.S. graduate student opportunity in forest operations at the University of Idaho, College of Natural Resources . The project will examine workforce development, capacity, and training in relation to the Western U.S. logging sector . This is an applied research position suited to students interested in forest operations, natural resources, field data collection, and working with industry and agency stakeholders. The position is expected to begin in January 2027 . Financial support may come from ...

Two MS positions or one PhD position are available in Pine Genetics and Forest Resilience at Auburn University (College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment). The students will work with Dr. Hao Chen , Dr. Chris Anderson , and Dr. Ajay Sharma on topics spanning forest genetics , forest management , genomic prediction , forest growth modeling , and pine establishment under salinity stress . The PhD option connects both areas through a focused dissertation developed with the advising team. Resear...

📣 A 2-year postdoc is available with the DIVERSE Research project . The project focuses on alternative silvicultural treatments and multi-species plantation , making it a strong fit for candidates interested in forestry , silviculture , environmental science , and related ecological research. The position is supervised by Nelson Thiffault and Christian Messier . The post indicates that the location is TBD , with options across British Columbia, Alberta, and Quebec . No deadline, salary, or detai...