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Undergraduate students
Undergraduate students at Oregon State University who are interested in joining the lab are encouraged to check out funded opportunities through the Mentored Employment Program, and the Summer Undergraduate Graduate Assisted Research program and to contact Dr. Albert well in advance of the program deadlines.
Graduate students
Before applying, students interested in our research themes should contact Dr. Albert by email with a copy of their CV and a description of their research interests to begin a conversation. Financial support for PhD students is typically available for five years through departmental graduate teaching assistantships (as described here), and graduate research assistantships may also be available (please inquire). In addition, students should consider applying for one of OSU’s graduate fellowships, and/or the NSF GRFP. Please examine the Department of Forest Ecosystems & Society application process, and note OSU’s requirements for international applicants.
Note that the number of graduate students admitted is limited each year, and applications are reviewed by committee.
Postdoctoral Researchers
We will periodically announce searches for postdoctoral researchers here. Stay tuned!
Also see external sources of support:
The NOAA Climate and Global Change Postdoctoral Fellowship Program.
AAUW International Fellowships for women who are not U.S. citizens to train the the U.S.
Marie Sklodowska-Curie Global Postdoctoral Fellowships.
Fulbright opportunities for non-U.S. scholars.
FAQs about OSU and Corvallis
What is there to do for fun in Corvallis?
If you like the outdoors, you’ll enjoy Corvallis. With the ocean less than 2 hours to the West, and the Cascade Range around 2 hours to the East - there endless outdoor adventures to be had. Locally, Bald Hill and the McDonald Dunn Research Forest (both just minutes from campus) offer beautiful trails and views. The city of Corvallis has restaurants, shops, a climbing gym, and a downtown farmer’s market. Eugene is about 45 minutes away for more museums, zoos, and the closest international airport. Portland is about an hour and 30 minutes away, for bigger city amenities, as well as an international airport.
Can you ride your bike in Corvallis?
There are several long bike trails in Corvallis. You can see a map of them here. Corvallis is a very bike friendly town! There is also a free public bus system. Learn more here.
Is there a health insurance plan available to graduate students?
Graduate assistants (teaching & research), Graduate Fellows, and Postdoctoral Scholars are automatically enrolled in a platinum level medical/dental/vision plan with Cigna Healthcare Plans. Learn more about costs, benefits, and more resources here.