Graduate opportunity
Institution: Auburn University
Location: Auburn, Alabama, United States
Support: $25,000–$27,000 per year
Application deadline: November 15, 2026
Auburn is recruiting two M.S. students or one Ph.D. student for research on pine genetics, forest resilience, and sustainable forest management. Projects examine genomic prediction and forest growth modeling for loblolly pine, or pine genetics and beneficial fungi that support seedling establishment in saline soils. The Ph.D. option combines both areas.
Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree in forestry, biology, ecology, plant or soil science, natural resources, statistics, or a related field is required. Relevant skills include R or Python, quantitative genetics, forest modeling, plant physiology, soil science, microbiology, and greenhouse or field research. Strong communication and independent and collaborative research skills are expected. Previous research is especially valuable for Ph.D. applicants.
How to apply
Email a single PDF with your CV, a one-page statement of research interests and career goals, unofficial transcripts, and contact information for three references to hzc0134@auburn.edu, copying andercj@auburn.edu and azs0365@auburn.edu. Specify the degree and research project you prefer. Use the subject Auburn Pine Research Application — Your Name.
Faculty and research information
Source: Conservation Opportunity’s Facebook announcement, reviewed October 12, 2026. Confirm availability and application details with the institution.