Application Deadline: 10/31/2025
LOCATION: USA
Texas Tech University seeks a student to contribute to an NSF-funded program on assessing the variation of fuel attributes as drivers of grassland wildfire behavior.
ELIGIBILITY:
Have a bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Prior experience with remote sensing and/or fire ecology is desirable.
Strong, demonstrated interest in at least one of these areas is required.
The student will predict fuel characteristics at regional scales using remote sensing and will assist with experimental fires and contribute to a fire-focused network of land managers and scientists in the Southern Great Plains. Prior experience with remote sensing and/or fire ecology is desirable. Strong, demonstrated interest in at least one of these areas is required. Start date is flexible from January to September 2026.
To apply, please submit a cv (with names of three references), an unofficial transcript, and a cover letter to nathan.gill@ttu.edu
Contact:
Nathan Gill – nathan.gill@ttu.edu (preferred contact method)
BENEFIT:
In addition to a $19,000 annual stipend, generous benefits and full tuition remission will be provided.