Natural Resources Job Board

The Landscape Ecology Lab at the University of Texas at El Paso is seeking applicants to the Ecology and Evolutionary Biology PhD Program to join our research team in fall 2026. We are looking for a PhD student interested in working on biodiversity and landscape ecology projects in the Chihuahaun Desert. Potential collection methods would involve using drones, remote sensing, or GIS to characterize the diverse ecosystems, habitat, and biodiversity of the Chihuahuan Desert and southwest USA.
 
Qualified candidates must have a BS/BA in Ecology, Biology, Natural Resources, or related field by fall 2026. A masters degree is not required but applicants must have relevant research experience at a level that demonstrates their readiness for a PhD Program. Preferred qualifications include one or more of the following: experience in remote sensing or GIS, ecological data analysis with R/Python/similar programs, driving experience in field vehicles with a driver's license, FAA Part 107 drone pilot's license.

Applications to the UTEP graduate school are due Feb 1, 2026; only those submitted before the deadline are considered for competitive graduate assistantships. Qualified individuals are eligible for doctoral tuition remission. Prior to applying, interested students should send a CV and statement of dissertation research interests to Dr. La Rue at ealarue@utep.edu.