UGA Warnell MS Assistantship 2026: Statistical Support Role

UGA Warnell MS graduate assistantship

The Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources at the University of Georgia has listed a Graduate Research Assistant position for Master of Science study in statistical support.

Project focus

The assistantship is linked to analysis of inventory and monitoring data. Selected students are expected to support statistical and technical work for National Park Service inventory and monitoring projects.

Who can apply

• Applicants with a bachelor's degree in statistics or a related field such as data science, ecology, mathematics, or natural resources.
• Candidates with quantitative, programming, data management, or visualisation experience.
• Applicants comfortable with tools such as R, Python, or similar coding languages.

Funding and timing

• Salary range listed: about USD 24,000 to USD 30,000 per year, plus benefits.
• Review of materials begins June 30, 2026.
• The expected start date is after August 17, 2026.

How to apply

Applicants should follow the instructions on the official Warnell listing. The page asks qualified candidates to email the listed supervisors with a cover letter, resume, unofficial transcripts, and three professional references.

Official link

• UGA Warnell official assistantship listing

Applicant reminder

This is best treated as a graduate research assistantship, not a general scholarship. Read the official project description carefully before contacting the supervisors.