Master’s Opportunities in Geography in United States

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 ...

Mohammed Hashim, Assistant Professor in the Department of Oceanography at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, is recruiting a graduate student for a Fall 2027 start. The project is funded by the American Chemical Society and focuses on geochemistry, redox chemistry, stable isotopes, and Earth history. The work will involve developing new methods, conducting lab experiments, collaborating with other researchers, and potentially doing fieldwork. The opening is primarily for a master’s student, tho...

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 so...

Graduate opportunities are available in the Lab of Conservation Ecology at Northern Arizona University for students interested in applied plant ecology , restoration ecology , rangeland management , biodiversity , and ecological resilience . Drs. Clare Aslan and Sara Souther are recruiting three graduate students to start in Fall 2027 . The openings include one MS or PhD project on culturally informed restoration of Madrean oak woodlands and two MS projects focused on sustainable rangeland manag...