Environmental Research, University of New Hampshire
Ph.D. in Environmental Policy, Planning, and Sustainability at the University of New Hampshire
Catherine M. Ashcraft, Department of Natural Resources and the Environment, University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH USA
I am accepting applications for a PhD student in environmental policy, planning, and sustainability at the University of New Hampshire to begin January 2018, as part of a USDA-funded project in cooperation with UNH Cooperative Extension investigating flood risk management, green infrastructure, stakeholders’ interests, and policy opportunities and barriers. Research will begin in New Hampshire with the possibility of expansion to other areas. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled, with a first round of interviews scheduled for early December. Applicants should email the required materials to catherine.ashcraft@unh.edu and will be contacted if selected for an interview.
The selected student will complete their PhD as part of UNH’s interdisciplinary Natural Resources and Environmental Studies Ph.D. Program (http://www.unh.edu/nressphd/) and will participate in the Environmental Policy, Planning, & Sustainability Lab https://colsa.unh.edu/epps. The position includes full tuition, a 9-month academic year stipend, summer stipend, and health insurance for 3.5 years. Desired qualifications include an M.A. or M.S. in environmental studies, natural resource management, planning, geography, political science or related field, a strong interest in interdisciplinary and applied research, an inquisitive nature, strong communication skills, the ability to work well independently and as part of a team, and fluency in English. Experience with qualitative research, conducting interviews, using qualitative analysis software, and GIS are highly desirable.
To apply please send the following items in a single PDF file to Catherine Ashcraft (catherine.ashcraft@unh.edu): letter describing your interests and qualifications, including academic preparation, CV, unofficial transcripts, and the names and contact information for 3 professional references. Please put “PhD Assistantship” in the subject line of your email. Candidates who are short-listed will need to submit full application materials. See more information at http://www.gradschool.unh.edu/php/posd.php?major=QN75. Candidates from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. Contact Dr. Ashcraft with questions.
The University of New Hampshire combines the living and learning environment of a New England liberal arts college with the breadth, spirit of discovery, and civic commitment of a land-grant research institution. UNH’s leadership in sustainability is recognized with a STARS Platinum rating from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). UNH has 12,500 undergraduates and 2,200 graduate students. Located in Durham, New Hampshire, UNH thrives in a diverse, dynamic, and beautiful part of New England. Durham, only an hour from Boston, is also conveniently close to the Atlantic Ocean, as well as New Hampshire’s rugged White Mountains and pristine Lakes Region. With the University as its centerpiece, Durham provides a classic college town setting. Its downtown merges seamlessly with campus and offers plenty of student hangouts, restaurants, shops, and conveniences. Yet, nearby are 2,600 acres of forests, fields, and farmland that UNH maintains for walking, biking, skiing, and exploring.