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Graduate Student Opening in Bird Conservation and Ecosystem Services (MS or PhD) Michigan State University in United States
Degree Level
Master's, PhD
Field of study
Ecology
Funding
Graduate student opening with salary starting at $31,361 per year and 20–40 hours per week. The post does not explicitly state tuition coverage or whether the position is fully funded.
Deadline
Nov 9, 2026
Country
United States
University
Michigan State University

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Graduate Student (MS or PhD) Opening in Bird Conservation and Ecosystem Services
The Smith BIRDS Lab at Michigan State University is recruiting graduate students for fall 2027 or spring 2028. The lab’s research sits at the intersection of biology, environmental science, and agriculture, with a strong focus on farming for people and nature, co-managing farmlands for avian conservation, and ecosystem service provisioning.
Current project areas include: ecosystem services and disservices from songbird nestbox use; conservation outcomes of songbird nestboxes on farms; optimal prairie strip implementation and design for birds and ecosystem services; insect pest control services provided by birds; food safety externalities related to birds; avian reproductive success; and parasite burden. The lab also works with insects in the context of integrated pest management.
Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in ecology or a related field by June 2027. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, driven, a good community member, and has prior experience with field work, data analysis, and leading an independent research project.
This is a graduate student opening with a salary starting at $31,361 per year and 20–40 hours per week. The post does not specify tuition coverage or other funding details.
How to apply: complete the linked Google Form instead of emailing an application. The deadline for full consideration is November 9, 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for Zoom interviews, and selected applicants will be encouraged to apply for graduate admissions by mid-December.
Institution: Michigan State University. Location listed in the post: East Lansing, Michigan, United States.
Funding details
Graduate student opening with salary starting at $31,361 per year and 20–40 hours per week. The post does not explicitly state tuition coverage or whether the position is fully funded.
What's required
Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in ecology or a related field by June 2027. The ideal applicant is self-motivated, driven, and a good community member, with prior experience conducting field work, analyzing data, and leading an independent research project.
How to apply
Complete the linked Google Form rather than emailing an application. Submit by November 9, 2026 for full consideration. Selected candidates will be invited to Zoom interviews, and one to two applicants will be encouraged to apply for graduate admissions by mid-December.
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