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OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY PHD GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIP: SPATIALLY EXPLICIT DECISION SCIENCE FOR AT-RISK SPECIES CONSERVATION

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Application Deadline: 11/28/2025

LOCATION: USA

Oregon State University (State) seek an exceptional PhD student to develop spatially explicit decision models for conservation of at-risk species on Department of Defense (DoD) lands. The DoD manages 27 million acres supporting over 500 at-risk species, with military installations serving as critical refuges for imperiled taxa nationwide. The successful candidate will work with an interdisciplinary team to develop decision support tools integrating species distribution modeling, population dynamics, multi-criteria decision analysis, and cost-effectiveness optimization. 

ELIGIBILITY:

The successful applicant should be highly motivated and have an M.S. degree in ecology, wildlife biology, conservation biology, environmental science, applied mathematics, or a related quantitative field; expertise in statistical programming (R, Python, or MATLAB); spatial analysis and GIS experience; strong quantitative skills; and excellent verbal and written communicative abilities.

Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work in a team situation are required.

Applicants with experience in Bayesian modeling, spatial statistics, species distribution modeling, population dynamics modeling, and multi-objective optimization will be given special consideration. Additional graduate program information can be found at: 

http://fw.oregonstate.edu/content/graduate

You’ll work directly with DoD scientists, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service biologists, and installation managers to translate quantitative models into actionable conservation strategies that maximize military training, land utilization, and species conservation outcomes. This research will directly influence million-dollar conservation investments and species recovery planning.

Closing Date: Until filled. Selection will be made by December 2025.

Contact: Submit a single PDF: cover letter (2 pages max), CV, unofficial transcripts, three references, and writing sample to:

Contact: James Peterson

541-737-1963

jt.peterson@oregonstate.edu (preferred contact method)

BENEFIT:

Salary: Annual stipend of $32,500, full tuition waiver, and health insurance included.

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UNIVERSITY OF ST. THOMAS MERIT-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

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LOCATION: USA

International students with visas to study are eligible for merit-based scholarships once they complete their application. We offer merit-based scholarships from 10% to 70% off tuition, and the average scholarship award is 50-60%.

ELIGIBILITY:

Merit-based scholarships are issued at the time of admission and outlined in your admission letter. These merit-based scholarships are renewable for up to eight semesters (four years of study) or until graduation, whichever comes first, as long as students maintain a 2.0 or higher GPA.

Please note that a merit-based scholarship only applies to tuition. Additional living costs are required, which are estimated below.

Prospective first-year students who have applied to St. Thomas

Intend to major in business

Cumulative high school GPA of 2.0 or higher GPA.

Embody the mission and values of the University of St. Thomas

Model the values of GHR by demonstrating that you are ethical, innovative, globally aware and engaged in your community

Financial Documentation Requirements: The University of St. Thomas is required by the United States government to examine the financial documentation of F-1 and J-1 students to verify whether their financial support is sufficient to issue an I-20 or DS-2019.

BENEFIT:

The Cost of Attendance for international students varies slightly from the Cost of Attendance for domestic students.

Expense CategoryFull Cost30% Scholarship50% Scholarship60% ScholarshipMax. 70% Scholarship
Tuition$54,800$38,360$27,400$21,920$16,440
Required fees$1,660$1,660$1,660$1,660$1,660
Campus Housing (Average)$9,457$9,457$9,457$9,457$9,457
Meal Plan (Average)$5,660$5,660$5,660$5,660$5,660
Health Insurance$2,185$2,185$2,185$2,185$2,185
Books & Supplies$1,000$1,000$1,000$1,000$1,000
Annual Estimated Total Cost After Scholarship (I-20 cost)$74,762$58,322$47,362$41,882$36,402
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