Graduate Research Assistantship: Human Dimensions of Natural Resources | Colorado State University
Announcing a Graduate Research Assistantship in
Human Dimensions of Natural Resources M.S. or Ph.D. level
Summer or Fall 2016
Colorado State University, USA
A graduate research assistantship (GRA) at the Ph.D. or M.S. level is available in a lab in the Department of Human Dimensions of Natural Resources at Colorado State University (CSU). Applications will be considered on a rolling basis and the GRA will be selected in the early spring of 2016. Start date is flexible: work may begin in either the summer or fall of 2016.
The assistantship provides a full graduate tuition waiver and a monthly stipend; valuable research experience as part of the education received in the Human Dimensions of Natural Resources graduate program at CSU; and office space. After the first 12 months, the position will be reviewed annually and, contingent upon performance and on available funds, be appointed to additional year appointments as necessary for completion of the degree program.
Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to: 1) assisting with research relating to the human dimensions of marine conservation; and 2) assisting principle investigators with overall project coordination and logistics.
Candidate must have a specific interest in the human dimensions of conservation and in entering a program that emphasizes study in social science theory and applications. Preference will be given to applicants who have: an outstanding academic record; a background in the social sciences; experience applying social science research methods; and excellent writing skills.
Applicants may send a letter of interest and curriculum vitae (indicating GPA, GRE score, publication history, and prior experience) to: Dr. Rebecca Gruby (Rebecca.Gruby@colostate.edu). Please indicate your desired matriculation date.
Colorado State University is a Carnegie Research 1 (research extensive) university that is consistently ranked as one of the nation¹s top universities in a variety of categories and disciplines from teaching and learning to research and student achievement. The Department of Human Dimensions of Natural Resources is an interdisciplinary social science department with a mission to contribute to the conservation, stewardship and enjoyment of natural and cultural resources and the management of those resources in a way that produces environmental health and sustainable human benefits.