PhD Assistantship – Forest Economics

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 2026 to support research on analyzing the southern forest products demand and supply. The position includes a competitive stipend ($27,000/yr), full tuition waiver and support, and student health insurance, with funding secured for three years through a research assistantship. The selected student will work under the supervision of Dr. Sabhyata Lamichhane.

  • 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.

    Before submitting a formal application, please email a single PDF file to Dr. Sabhyata Lamichhane (sabhyata.lamichhane@msstate.edu) containing the following. 

  • A letter of interest outlining your qualifications, experience, and background
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • GPA and unofficial transcripts
  • Unofficial copy of TOEFL and GRE or a similar test score for international students
  • Contact information for three references
Job Field:
Forestry
Job Type:
Assistantship
Location Detail:
To learn more about the graduate program, visit: Home | Forestry | College of Forest Resources | Mississippi State University (www.cfr.msstate.edu).
Application Deadline:

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