M.S. Research Assistantship in Tropical Forest Growth and Yield Modeling

The Forest Biometrics Group at the University of Georgia (UGA) is accepting applications for an M.S. Research Assistantship under the supervision of Dr. Sheng-I Yang. The student will work a research project focused on tropical forest growth and yield modeling. The project aims to develop statistical models for predicting forest growth and yield in tropical ecosystems and to evaluate the impacts of environmental factors, such as climate, topography, and disturbances, on forest dynamics. The student will collaborate with scientists from the USDA Forest Service, including the Forest Inventory and Analysis (FIA) Program and the International Institute of Tropical Forestry (IITF). The study area includes Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and U.S. territories and commonwealths in the Pacific region. The project involves more than 20 years of long-term forest measurements across over 300 tree species, which provides a unique opportunity to work with large-scale, long-term forest datasets. 

The incumbent will be responsible for presenting research results at professional meetings, publishing relevant work in peer-reviewed journals, and assisting with undergraduate education. The position can begin in Spring or Fall 2027. This assistantship provides a monthly stipend and covers tuition and part of the student's health insurance.

How to apply: Interested candidates should contact Dr. Yang (syang23@uga.edu) with:

• A description of the candidate’s academic experience, research interests and career goals.
• A curriculum vitae (CV) with contact information for three professional references.
• A copy of unofficial undergraduate transcript.
• One or two examples of key research publications or writing samples.
• A copy of an unofficial English language exam (e.g., TOEFL) for international applicants if applicable

Applications will be accepted and reviewed until the position is filled.