$28,000 annual stipend!
MS Position at NC State Jan 2026
MS Position Available at NC State - Forest microclimate and fuel moisture dynamics
Applications are invited for one masters of science position (either MS Forestry or MS Natural Resources; https://cnr.ncsu.edu/fer/graduate/programs/) in the Watershed Ecology Lab at North Carolina State University with Dr. Katie Martin. This position is part of a recently funded collaborative NSF-FIRE project examining the role of moisture extremes in wildfire risk which includes NC State, NC State Climate Office, USDA Forest Service and Mississippi State University. The student will focus on forest microclimate and fuel moisture dynamics in the Southern Appalachians Mountains, specifically areas affected by Tropical Storm Helene. The position will include substantial field work in Appalachian forests with extensive disturbance.
Required qualifications: BS with strong academic background in Earth or environmental science, ecology, forestry, natural resources, or similar. Ability to work in rugged forested areas during variable weather conditions. Evidence of self-motivation, independence, and interest in research. Strong written and oral communication skills.
Desired qualification: Experience with scientific writing, knowledge of statistical analysis, basic GIS skills, previous field based research experience.
Benefits: Tuition and student health insurance, $28,000 annual stipend.
Desired start date: Jan 2026
Interested students should fill in this form and may wish to email Dr. Katie Martin katie_martin@ncsu.edu
Dr. Katherine L. Martin (she/her)
Associate Professor, Dept. Forestry & Environmental Resources (https://cnr.ncsu.edu/fer/)
Faculty Fellow, Center for Geospatial Analytics (https://cnr.ncsu.edu/geospatial/)
College of Natural Resources, North Carolina State University
Campus Box 8008 | Raleigh, NC 27695-8008
Office: Jordan Hall 3118A | Phone: (919) 515-2086 | Email: katie_martin@ncsu.edu
https://watershedecology.weebly.com/
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