Funded Ph.D. Student Opportunity - Rangeland and Livestock Monitoring in Wyoming

Funded Ph.D. Student Opportunity - Rangeland and Livestock Monitoring in Wyoming Dr. Nicki Nimlos, Principal Investigator of The RangeLab, is recruiting a fully funded Ph.D. graduate student to develop and lead a rangeland and livestock monitoring program in Wyoming. The program will include (but is not limited to) vegetation, soil, grazing, and livestock behavioral monitoring through traditional and emerging monitoring techniques. The research project will involve working closely with producers and other stakeholders, and the student will have the ability to develop additional research questions. The student will be housed in the Department of Ecosystem Science and Management at the University of Wyoming in Laramie, Wyoming, and will pursue a graduate degree in Rangeland Ecology and Watershed Management. The position will begin in the summer of 2027 on campus in Laramie, WY. Students with a BS and/or MS degree in Rangeland Management, Ranch Management, Natural Resources, Botany, Ecology, Environmental Science or a related field and a competitive GPA (>3.0) are encouraged to apply. Experience with rangeland monitoring, field data collection, and statistical analysis is preferred. The student must be physically able to perform fieldwork with little supervision, able to work well with research technicians, and have strong verbal, written, and computational skills. Applicants with previous experience and coursework in rangeland management and animal science are encouraged to apply. Proficiency in spoken/written English, a valid US driver’s license, and the ability to pass Wyoming DMV check are needed. Applications received prior to November 23, 2026 will receive priority in review, but the position will remain open until filled. Upon hire, candidates must apply to the University of Wyoming Graduate Admissions program. Full job posting: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lu9HMtc8d7OK9Cbei6xBId_JagwvbH89zM0yZkrFBrg/edit?usp=sharing