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 Spring 2026 to support research on the economics of forestry and forest products leakage and manufacturing retention. Master’s degree in forest economics, agricultural and resource economics, economics, or a related field with a strong foundation in economics and statistics.Experience with input-output modeling and regional science is desired.Solid skills in data analysis and econometrics.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a research team. Job Field: Forestry Job Type: Assistantship Location Detail: Starkville, MS Job Benefits: 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. Sabhyata Lamichhane and Dr. James Henderson. To learn more about the graduate program, visit: Home | Forestry | College of Forest Resources | Mississippi State University (www.cfr.msstate.edu). Before submitting a formal application, please email a single PDF file to both Dr. Sabhyata Lamichhane (sl2009@msstate.edu) and Dr. James Henderson (jeh149@msstate.edu) containing the following. 1. A letter of interest outlining your qualifications, experience, and background 2. Curriculum Vitae (CV) 3. GPA and unofficial transcripts 4. Unofficial copy of TOEFL or a similar test score for international students 5. Contact information for three references The application deadline is September 10, 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. Application Deadline: Wed, 09/10/2025 - 12:00pm
