•B.S. or M.S. in ecology, biology, botany, natural resource management, or a related field

•Minimum GPA of 3.0

•Strong interest in plant ecology, rangeland management, and field-based research

•Ability to work independently and as part of a team

•Willingness to conduct fieldwork in various weather conditions

•Strong written and oral communication skills

This Graduate Research Assistantship (M.S. or Ph.D.) is offered by the Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management at Oklahoma State University, located in Stillwater, Oklahoma. The research project focuses on the ecology and management of rangeland grasses, specifically invasive Old World Bluestems (Bothriochloa species). The successful candidate will conduct field experiments to evaluate management strategies and investigate the ecological impacts of these species on native plant communities. The position involves significant fieldwork, data collection, and analysis. For more information, contact Dr. Omoyeme (Yeme) Haller at yeme.haller@okstate.edu.

•Annual stipend of $21,000 for M.S. students

•Annual stipend of $24,000 for Ph.D. students

•Full tuition waiver

•Health insurance coverage