M.S. Assistantship: Biodiversity Conservation and Environmental Policy
We are seeking a masters student interested in biodiversity
conservation and policy to serve as a half-time paid intern with the
NYS Biodiversity Research Institute (BRI). The successful candidate
will work collaboratively with the BRI, University at Albany, and
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry in assessing the
conservation effectiveness of the BRI's biodiversity grants program.
The goals and objectives of the BRI can be viewed at:
<http://www.nysm.nysed.gov/bri/index.html>http://www.nysm.nysed.gov/bri/index.html.
The assessment will quantify outcomes of previous sponsored projects
and the results will be used to evaluate the grants program and to
document its accomplishments to date.
This is an excellent opportunity to pursue thesis research in the
service of NY State's premiere institute for promoting scientific
research and educational programs aimed at biological conservation.
The student will have the option of pursuing the M.S. in
Biodiversity, Conservation & Policy at the University at Albany or
the M.P.S. or M.S. in Forest and Natural Resources Management or
Environmental Sciences at SUNY College of Environmental Science and
Forestry. Travel to downtown Albany will be required, to meet with
BRI staff, currently housed in the NYS Museum.
Requirements: Bachelor's degree and acceptance into either of the
graduate programs. Students with a strong background or interest in
the policy dimensions of biodiversity conservation are preferred.
To find out more about this opportunity, please contact any one or
all of the following individuals:
* Mary Beth Kolozsvary, NYS Biodiversity Research Institute,
518-474-6531, <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>[EMAIL PROTECTED];
* Valerie Luzadis, SUNY College of Environmental Science and
Forestry, 315-470-6693, <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>[EMAIL PROTECTED]; or
* George Robinson, University at Albany, 518-442-4302,
<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Stipend: $15,000/year for 2 years; plus in-state tuition compensation.
Start Date: June 2007, although starting in September may be possible.
To apply: provide a resume, letter of interest, and list of 3
references with telephone and email contact information to:
<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Review of applications will begin: 1 March 2007, and will continue
until a suitable candidate is found.
Amy Goodstine, M.S.
Biodiversity Needs Assessment Coordinator
NYS Biodiversity Research Institute
New York State Museum
3140 Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230
Phone: (518) 474-6290
Fax: (518) 486-2034
Email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Website: <http://www.nysm.nysed.gov/bri/>http://www.nysm.nysed.gov/bri/
