Master Graduate Assistantships in The Arkansas Center for Forest Business at University of Arkansas at Monticello, United States [Salary: $18,000 plus tuition and fees].
The Arkansas Center for Forest Business (ACFB) at the College of Forestry, Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Arkansas at Monticello is now accepting applications for a M.S. research assistantship beginning August 16, 2023. The assistantship is half time and carries an annual stipend of $18,000 plus tuition and fees.
Project Details:
Mass timber has rapidly gained momentum as a viable alternative to conventional construction materials, presenting one of the best routes to a future that is more environmentally friendly and sustainable while also having the potential to boost the local economy. A growing category of engineered wood products that outperform conventional lumber in terms of structural strength and durability is referred to as mass timber.
This research will apply a business ecosystem approach to provide insights to the collaboration of mass timber constructions in the southeastern U.S., the “wood basket” of the U.S. By its nature, the study will be interdisciplinary (e.g., forest business, architecture, engineering). Therefore, applications are accepted from diverse disciplinary backgrounds. A familiarity of working with mass timber/forest products business and/or doing social science research is a plus but not a must.
Program Requirements & Qualifications:
Applicants must have a 2.7 overall undergraduate GPA or 3.0 GPA in the last 60 semester hours of undergraduate course. 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.
How to Apply:
Graduate program information can be found at https://www.uamont.edu/academics/CFANR/grad-degrees.html. Applicants must apply to the College of Forestry, Agriculture and Natural Resources at https://cfanr.embark.com/apply/graduateschool2023. You will be required to submit application information, unofficial transcripts, a statement of interest, and three references. Applicants must be admitted to the University of Arkansas at Monticello and apply to the College of Forestry, Agriculture & Natural Resources before they can be considered for an assistantship.
