Employer College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment; Auburn University Job Description, Responsibilities and Required Qualifications or Skills Description The Urban Forestry Lab at the College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment at Auburn University is looking for a competitive applicant for a MS student assistantship in urban forestry. The student will study novel techniques for developing accurate and efficient urban forest inventories in the state of Alabama. With the use of a terrestrial laser scanner the student will laser scan urban trees to collect point clouds that will be used to inventory trees of different species and functional traits. Expected Date to Start: Fall 2025 or Spring 2026 Responsibilities The student will serve as research assistant during spring, fall and summer semesters. More specifically, the student will collect data using a terrestrial laser scanner, they will analyze the data using scientific software and statistical methods, they will write scientific articles and they will present their work at professional meetings and conferences. The student is also expected to take graduate-level courses related to the research topic (e.g., statistics, programming, remote sensing, tree biology etc.). Finally, the student can participate in extension programs and extension publications related to pressing topics in urban forestry. About the lab The Urban Forestry lab is led by Dr. Georgios Arseniou who holds a PhD from Michigan State University in Forest Measurements, Modeling and Urban Ecology. Dr. Arseniou is an expert in the areas of urban forest inventories, forest measurements and modeling, tree biomass quantification and laser scanning technologies. Application Instructions: Email the following combined as a single PDF to gza0041@auburn.eduA 1-2 page resume.A 1-2 page personal statement that explains why you are interested in this position, how your previous academic accomplishments align with the position, and your vision for a Master’s degree in Urban Forestry.Bachelor’s transcripts (or previous Master’s transcripts if available). Scanned copies will be accepted but official ones are needed for the formal application to Auburn University.Names and emails of three references. Reference letters will only be requested after an applicant is interviewed.Applicants that will successfully complete the first round of review will be invited to an online interview.Apply as soon as possible. Contact Person Dr. Georgios ArseniouContact email gza0041@auburn.edu Additional information: International students are asked to have all application material submitted to Auburn University a minimum of 90 days prior to the term they wish to begin. This gives them enough time for all the immigration processes. They must be at Auburn University by the first day of classes. Domestic students are asked to have all application material submitted a minimum of 45 days prior to the term they wish to begin. Qualifications 1) Bachelor of Science degree in forestry, remote sensing, ecology, or a relevant field. 2) Good understanding of statistical methods applied in forestry demonstrated by previous coursework etc. 3) Good programming skills in R, Python, Matlab etc. 4) Good understanding of remote sensing techniques demonstrated by previous coursework. 5) Good writing skills demonstrated by previous writing samples. 6) Good communication skills and willingness to collaborate with other professionals. 7) A competitive GPA that shows ability to work hard in graduate and undergraduate levels. 8) Professionalism, dedication to academic excellence and willingness to learn new scientific methods and techniques. 9) USA driver’s license (or ability to obtain it during the first semester of the program). 10) Only for international applicants: English Proficiency (TOEFL or IELTS) Job Field: Forestry Job Type: Assistantship Location Detail: Auburn University Salary: $18,000-$20,000 per year plus tuition waiver Job Benefits: Tuition waiver besides salary Application Deadline: Fri, 04/25/2025 - 12:00pm Link to Full Job Posting: https://cfwe.auburn.edu/research-assistantships-and-positions/
