The Montana State Ecohydrology Lab is recruiting an enthusiastic Master’s or Ph.D. (preferred) student for Fall 2025 based in beautiful Bozeman, Montana. The successful candidate will conduct collaborative research at Tenderfoot Creek Experimental Forest, Montana and/or Niwot Ridge, Colorado that includes the application of eddy covariance carbon and water flux data to problems in ecohydrology with implications for climate change or water resources in the western USA. Beyond that, the candidate will have significant freedom to tailor the project to their particular area(s) of interest including plant-water relations, watershed hydrology or biogeochemistry, micrometeorology, snow science, remote sensing, modeling, or similar. Preference will be given to self-motivated applicants with all-weather outdoor experience and strong communication, critical thinking, quantitative, scientific coding, and/or interdisciplinary research skills.

The Montana State Ecohydrology lab works together to cultivate an inclusive culture of scholarship, leadership, and accountability, and candidates of diverse backgrounds are particularly encouraged to apply. 

If you are interested, please email john.knowles@montana.edu with a brief description of your background and interests, your Academic CV, and a writing sample if possible.

Compensation for this position includes a stipend (~$30k/year), 24-credit tuition waiver, and insurance for a minimum of two years with the potential for additional support through research or teaching assistantships thereafter. For more information and application details, please visit the MSU department of Land Resources and Environmental Sciences (LRES)