Marshall University Master's Position in Climate Change and Fire Effects on Coastal Vegetation 2026

The Palmquist Lab at Marshall University is recruiting for a funded MS position at Marshall University in climate change and fire effects on coastal vegetation.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Documents
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineDecember 7, 2026
• Study LevelMasters
• SponsorMarshall University
• City to studyWest Virginia
• School to studyMarshall University
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• Funding will consist of a combination of research and teaching assistantships for two years.
• A 12-month competitive stipend ($21,000)
• Full tuition waiver will be provided.

Requirements

• A background, including relevant course work and/or research experience in plant ecology and fire ecology
• Strong communication skills, and strong quantitative skills.
• Experience with remote sensing and GIS, and knowledge of the flora of the southeastern US are highly desirable.

Application Documents

• Short statement of research interests and career goals (no longer than 1 page)
• CV
• Unofficial transcripts,
• Contact information for three professional references

Check also:
Fairleigh Dickinson Scholarships for International Students 2026

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• Interested students should apply by submitting the Application documents via Email to Dr. Kyle Palmquist ([email protected]). 

  Please include: “MS position – coastal vegetation” and your name in the email subject.

For more information, kindly visit the Marshall University webpage.