Employer Mississippi State University Job Description, Responsibilities and Required Qualifications or Skills Position Description: A graduate research assistantship in forest resource economics is available at Mississippi State University for a master’s student to conduct research on the economics and finance of forestland conservation practices.Application: The assistantship begins in January 2026. Recruitment will start immediately and continue until the position is filled. For an informal initial evaluation, please combine the following materials into a single PDF file and email it to Dr. Sun: (1) Letter of interest; (2) Curriculum vitae; (3) Unofficial transcripts; (4) List of three references (contact information only); (5) For international applicants whose first language is not English, an unofficial TOEFL or IELTS score report. After the initial review, selected candidates will be invited to submit an official application through the Graduate School at Mississippi State University.Contact: Inquiries about the academic program and assistantship are welcome.Changyou Sun, Ph.D., Professor Box 9681, Department of ForestryMississippi State University, MS 39762Email: cs258@msstate.eduPhone: (662) 325 7271 Qualifications: A strong background in economics and statistics is needed. Some knowledge of forestry is preferred but not required. Job Field: Forestry Job Type: Full Time Location Detail: Starkville, Mississippi Salary: >$19,000/yr Job Benefits: Salary and Benefits: The position includes a competitive stipend (>$19,000/yr), full tuition waiver and support ($14,858/yr), and student health insurance ($2,124/yr), with funding secured for two years through a research assistantship. The selected student will work under the supervision of Dr. Changyou Sun. Application Deadline: Sat, 09/13/2025 - 12:00pm Link to Full Job Posting: https://www.cfr.msstate.edu/jobs/
