Employer Mississippi State University Job Description, Responsibilities and Required Qualifications or Skills The Department of Forestry at Mississippi State University is offering a fully funded PhD assistantship starting Fall 2025 (August 20) to support research on the economics of forest resources and conservation. The position includes a competitive stipend ($25,000/yr), full tuition waiver and support ($14,858/yr), and student health insurance ($2,124/yr), with funding secured for three years through a research assistantship. The selected student will work under the supervision of Dr. Changyou Sun and Dr. Sabhyata Lamichhane. Qualifications• A Master’s degree in forestry, natural resources, economics, or a related field with a strong foundation in economics and statistics.• Solid skills in data analysis and econometrics.• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a research team.To learn more about the graduate program, visit: Home | Forestry | College of Forest Resources | Mississippi State University Before submitting a formal application, please email a single PDF file to both Dr. Changyou Sun (cs258@msstate.edu ) and Dr. Sabhyata Lamichhane (sl2009@msstate.edu ) containing the following:1. A letter of interest outlining your qualifications, experience, and background2. Curriculum Vitae (CV)3. GPA and unofficial transcripts4. Unofficial copy of TOEFL or a similar test score for international students5. Contact information for three references The application deadline is May 1, 2025, but the admission decision will be made on a rolling basis. Feel free to reach out to us with any questions about the graduate program, our research, or project details. Job Field: Forestry Job Type: Assistantship Location Detail: Starkville, MS Salary: $25,000 Application Deadline: Thu, 05/01/2025 - 12:00pm
