Graduate opportunity
Institution: Texas A&M University–Kingsville
Location: Kingsville, Texas
Support: Starting at $2,000 per month plus benefits; nonresident tuition waived. Resident tuition and fees apply.
Application deadline: November 15, 2026
Research watershed restoration in South Texas through vegetation surveys, strategic tree planting, and community education. The project connects restoration ecology, urban forestry, and geospatial science to improve tree canopy cover, water quality, and watershed resilience.
Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree in forestry, ecology, botany, environmental science, biology, geography, GIS, or a related field; strong English communication, quantitative, problem-solving, and teamwork skills; and willingness to drive and lead field surveys in challenging conditions. Experience with plant identification, field ecology, GPS, GIS, remote sensing, or geospatial analysis is preferred.
How to apply
Email Dr. Weimin Xi a single PDF containing a cover letter of up to 2–3 pages describing research interests, a CV, two publications or writing samples, unofficial undergraduate transcripts, and contact information for three references.
Name the file CKWRI-UTCGWR-2026-[LastName_Firstname].pdf and use CKWRI-UTCGWR-2026 as the email subject.
Source: Conservation Opportunity’s Facebook announcement, reviewed October 12, 2026. Confirm availability and application details with the institution.