Master’s Opportunities in Environmental Sustainability in United States

Mahdi Vaezi at Northern Illinois University is recruiting a fully funded Graduate Research Assistant for the NIU Bioplastics Lab , starting in Spring 2027 . The selected student will enroll in the M.S. in Industrial Management and Engineering Technology in NIU’s Department of Engineering Technology while conducting research in a lab focused on bioplastics , biocomposites , polymers , and sustainable materials . This opportunity is especially relevant for applicants with backgrounds in materials ...

Funded graduate research assistantship available for an M.S. or Ph.D. in Food Safety and Applied Microbiology at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities , in Dr. Hanyu Chen 's Food Safety Innovation Group in the Department of Food Science and Nutrition. This opening is a strong fit for students interested in food science , microbiology , biotechnology , engineering , and data science , especially those with lab, computational, or applied research experience. The post describes the position as f...

Fully funded Master's position at the University of Montana in Missoula, Montana, USA, focused on belowground impacts of wildfire . The project is associated with the W.A. Franke College of Forestry and Conservation and the Ecology and Evolution Graduate Program , with supervision/mentorship from Dr. Justin Gay and Dr. Meredith Zettlemoyer . Ideal applicants should have a B.S. and coursework in ecology , soil science , or environmental science . The post also highlights the need to be comfortabl...

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 ...

The Martins Lab at the University of Oklahoma is advertising MSc and/or PhD positions starting in Fall 2027 in parasite macroecology , with a focus on parasite diversity and parasite load in amphibians and reptiles . Successful students will work on data synthesis and will also have opportunities to develop independent research ideas , conduct fieldwork , and pursue experiments . The positions are supported by TA and RA appointments , indicating funded graduate opportunities rather than self-fun...

M.S. or Ph.D. position available in Aquatic Animal Health at the Aquatic One Health Lab , Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources , University of Georgia (Athens, Georgia, USA). This opportunity is suited to students with a background in a relevant field and a strong interest in aquatic animal health. Prior lab experience is preferred, and a valid driver's license is required. The post indicates the position starts in Spring or Summer 2027 and is open on a rolling basis until filled . R...

M.S. Graduate Assistantship in Genetics of Chronic Wasting Disease in Mule and White-tailed Deer at Texas A&M University-Kingsville (Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute, Kingsville, Texas). This opportunity focuses on genetics , wildlife disease ecology , deer , and applied conservation management. The project aims to better understand genetic variation in free-ranging Texas mule and white-tailed deer, especially variants associated with susceptibility to chronic wasting disease (CWD). Th...

Funded PhD opportunity in Ocean Biogeochemical Modeling at Coastal Carolina University (Department of Marine Science, Dr. Liu), with start options for Spring 2027 or Fall 2027 . This opening is a strong fit for applicants with training in oceanography , environmental science , physics , or mathematics . The post also highlights that programming and modeling experience are beneficial, along with strong writing and communication skills. The position is described as funded . The deadline listed in ...

Fully funded Masters and PhD positions are available in Food Microbiology and Safety at North Carolina State University , in Dr. Mairui Gao’s Lab within the Department of Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences. This opportunity is a strong fit for students interested in biology , food science , microbiology , food safety , and related applied research areas. The post highlights both wet-lab and computational research experience as preferred, suggesting projects may involve experimental micro...