<div dir="ltr"><p style="margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(51,51,51)">Graduate
Research Assistant Position(MS) Available in the Forest Hydrology and Soils Lab at
Mississippi State University</span></b></p>

<p style="margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(51,51,51)">I am seeking a
highly motivated MS student to join the Forest Hydrology and Soils Lab in the
College of Forest Resources at Mississippi State University (Starkville, MS). Students
with an interest in water, carbon, and/or nutrient cycling in forest ecosystems
are encouraged to apply. Potential projects could occur across a diverse range
of forest types in the southeastern US including longleaf pine, upland oaks, short
rotation woody bioenergy crops, and Conservation Reserve Program reforestation stands.
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<p style="margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(51,51,51)">Qualified
applicants should have:</span></b></p>

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</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(51,51,51)">A background in forestry, natural resource management,
environmental science, or other closely related field.</span></p>

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</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(51,51,51)">Enthusiasm for field work and ability to conduct field work in
demanding environments.</span></p>

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</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(51,51,51)">Attention to detail and strong analytical and communication
skills.</span></p>

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</span></span><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(51,51,51)">A valid US driver’s license.</span></p>

<p style="margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(51,51,51)">The anticipated
start date is June or August 2024. Financial support is available for two
years, including a stipend, tuition waiver, and health insurance. A one-time
$2500 recruiting and relocation award is also included.</span></p>

<p style="margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(51,51,51)">To apply:</span></b></p>

<p style="margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(51,51,51)">Please send the
following materials in a single PDF document in an email to Dr. Courtney
Siegert (</span><a href="mailto:csiegert@cfr.msstate.edu" style="color:blue"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(17,85,204)">courtney.siegert@msstate.edu</span></a><span class="gmail-apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(51,51,51)">) </span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(51,51,51)">(1) a cover letter discussing interest in the research and
applicable background experience; (2) a CV; and (3) unofficial transcripts.
Review of applications will begin January 15, 2024 and continue until the
position is filled.</span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></p>

<p style="margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(51,51,51)">Further
information about the Forest Hydrology and Soils Lab can be found at<span class="gmail-apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="https://www.faculty.msstate.edu/cms977" style="color:blue"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">https://www.faculty.msstate.edu/cms977</span></a><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(51,51,51)">. Details on the full
application process can be found at </span><u><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(17,85,204)"><a href="http://www.grad.msstate.edu/future-students/">http://www.grad.msstate.edu/future-students/</a>.</span></u><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></p></div>