Scholarship Overview
The University of Wyoming's Department of Ecosystem Science and Management has announced a fully-funded PhD research assistantship in Rangeland Ecology and Watershed Management. Supervised by Dr. Nicki Nimlos at The RangeLab, the selected doctoral student will design and manage a rangeland and livestock monitoring initiative across Wyoming. Based at the campus in Laramie, Wyoming, the research focus includes studying vegetation, soil quality, livestock behavior, and grazing practices. The position is slated to start in summer 2027.
Benefits
Financial assistance is guaranteed for at least three years through a blend of research and teaching assistantships. Funding details include:
- A base annual stipend starting at $21,762.
- Coverage for academic-year and summer appointments.
- Full tuition and mandatory university fees.
- Student health insurance.
- An estimated total annual support package worth $33,717 (including approximately $11,955 in tuition, fee coverage, and health benefits).
Who Can Apply
The position is open to qualified candidates, including international applicants and Pakistani students. Eligibility requirements and preferred qualifications include:
- A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Rangeland Management, Ranch Management, Natural Resources, Botany, Ecology, Environmental Science, or a related field.
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
- Demonstrated skills in independent fieldwork, communication, data analysis, and collaboration with project partners.
- Prior experience with rangeland monitoring, field data collection, animal science, or statistical software is preferred.
- English language proficiency for international applicants, satisfied by IELTS (minimum 6.5), PTE Academic (minimum 56), Duolingo (minimum 110), or TOEFL iBT (minimum 4.0 on the updated scale or 76 on the older system). Teaching assistants may also need to take an oral English assessment.
How to Apply
Applicants must apply online using the Google Form accessible via the Texas A&M University Natural Resources Job Board listing. Candidates should provide information regarding their academic history, fieldwork experience, technical qualifications, and research focus.
A full initial application document checklist is Not specified in the source; please check the official notice. However, formal graduate entry later requires official academic transcripts, language scores, and passport/financial documents for international candidates.
Applications submitted before November 23, 2026, receive priority consideration. The listed deadline is December 31, 2026, but the opening will remain available until filled.
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