M.S. Assistantship: Pruned Loblolly Pine and Clear Wood Formation

Hiring Organization: University of Arkansas at Monticello
Employment type: Full-Time
Application Due Date: December 31, 2025

The College of Forestry, Agriculture & Natural Resources at the University of Arkansas at Monticello is seeking applicants for a M.S. Assistantship available beginning January 2, 2026. The assistantship is half time and carries an annual stipend of $18,000 plus tuition and fees.

Project: The research project will be focused on pruned loblolly pine (Pinus taeda) and the subsequent clear wood formation for added value in timber production.

Requirements: Applicants must have a 2.7 overall undergraduate GPA or 3.0 GPA in the last 60 semester hours of undergraduate courses and satisfactory GRE scores. A B.S. degree in a natural resources-related field is also required. Applicants must have a valid U.S. driver’s license or obtain the same within 60 days of starting employment. Overnight travel is required as well as the ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Location and Facilities: The College of Forestry, Agriculture & Natural Resources is located in Monticello, Arkansas in the southeastern portion of the state. The Arkansas Center for Forest Business is a subunit of the College dedicated to providing market-based solutions to forest resource challenges. The Arkansas Forest Resources Center is also headquartered here, and is administered by the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture. The Arkansas Forest Resources Center is the research and extension arm for forest-based programs within the State. Additionally, the US Forest Service Arkansas Forestry Sciences Lab is located at the College. The College and Center maintain several state-of-the-art laboratories (hydrology, soil, quantitative analysis, silviculture, wildlife ecology & management) available for graduate research and education.

Application & Additional Information: Graduate program information can be found at https://www.uamont.edu/academics/CFANR/grad-degrees.html. Applicants must submit resumé, unofficial transcripts, and a statement of interest to CFANR@uamont.edu. Reference position #2026-001 on all materials. Applicants must apply to the University of Arkansas at https://www.uamont.edu/application.html before they can be considered for an assistantship. For submission questions, contact Rhonda Parris at parris@uamont.edu. For position information, contact Dr. Daniel DeArmond at dearmondd@uamont.edu or 870/460-1748.