Funded M.S. Assistantship in Watershed Restoration

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Funded M.S. Assistantship in Watershed Restoration

We are seeking a highly motivated and hardworking student with a strong interest in land conservation and watershed restoration of degraded ecosystems to join the Xi Lab at Texas A&M University–Kingsville. Our lab has broad expertise in forest and rangeland restoration, geospatial analysis, and ecosystem management.

Position Location: Texas A&M University–Kingsville, Kingsville, Texas

Funding: This assistantship is supported by a funded grant under the project “Implementation of Inflation Reduction Act Urban and Community Forestry Program.” The position includes a stipend and an out-of-state tuition waiver.

Qualifications: B.S. in Biology, Forestry, Ecology, Botany, Environmental Science, Geography, Geographic Information Science (GIS), or a closely related field. The successful candidate should have strong analytical, oral, and written communication skills, be detail-oriented, and able to work independently. A valid driver’s license is required, and the ability to work in outdoor field conditions is essential.

Preferred Qualifications: The student will primarily conduct field surveys, statistical analyses, and spatial analyses. Prior research experience in ecological restoration, rangeland ecology, or forestry is highly desirable. Experience working with geospatial datasets (climate, vegetation, soil), remote sensing, and other geospatial technologies (GIS) is strongly preferred.

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Start Date: We aim to appoint a successful candidate by Summer 2026, with an expected start date in September 2026.

Application Instructions: Before applying, please email a single PDF document to Dr. Weimin Xi (weimin.xi@tamuk.edu) including:

    • · A letter of interest describing your qualifications, experience, and background · Curriculum vitae (CV) · Unofficial transcripts · Contact information for three academic or research references

Please feel free to contact me for additional information about the graduate program, our research, or project details.

Weimin Xi, Ph.D., Professor, Senior Ecologist
Texas A&M University – Kingsville
Kingsville, Texas 78363-8202, USA
Phone: (361)-593-2758
Email: weimin.xi@tamuk.edu
Research Lab Website: https://drxilab.netlify.app/

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