M.S. Position in Soil Contamination and Vegetation Dynamics at Purdue University Purdue University in United States

M.S. position at Purdue University in the Jo Lab (Department of Forestry and Natural Resources) focused on soil contamination and vegetation dynamics in the Indiana Dunes.

The project is interdisciplinary and sits at the intersection of environmental science, biology, forest dynamics, and ecosystem ecology. The lab, led by Insu Jo, studies forest community ecology under global change, including plant functional traits, species invasions, and above- and belowground interactions. The advertised M.S. project examines how soil contamination influences vegetation dynamics in one of North America’s most ecologically diverse coastal systems.

Start term: Fall 2026 or Spring 2027.

Eligibility / fit: The post seeks a motivated M.S. student with research interests aligned to plant ecology, soil/environmental contamination, ecosystem processes, and related quantitative or field-based research. Applicants should be prepared to describe their research interests, relevant experience, and career goals.

Application process: Email a single PDF to Dr. Insu Jo containing a cover letter, academic CV, and unofficial transcripts. Materials are reviewed on a rolling basis, and only strong-fit applicants are likely to be contacted for follow-up and possible formal graduate application.

Funding: No funding details were stated in the post.