Graduate Student Assistantship We are seeking an outstanding student to pursue a Master’s of Science or PhD in Environmental Studies with a concentration in Conservation Biology, Sustainable Development and Climate Change, or Environmental Education. The student would be based in the Department of Environmental Studies at Antioch University New England in Keene, NH.
The student’s assistantship would place them at the intersection of scholarship and practice as they coordinate research and educational activities on Antioch University New England forest properties. Antioch’s two forested properties of 74 and 46 acres are within ½ hour drive of the main campus. These properties are ideal outdoor classrooms for student learning. The student manger will coordinate and lead outdoor educational walks, promote use, and coordinate all research activities following the goals and objectives of the management plans. The successful applicant will receive a grant of $5,000/yr renewable for 2 yrs if an MS student, renewal for 3 yrs if a PhD student. Applicant Eligibility - The successful applicant will coordinate the management, research and educational activities on Antioch’s forested properties under the supervision of AUNE Forest Director, Peter Palmiotto. - The ideal candidate should be interested in land conservation, management and education and be interested in conducting applied projects that inform land management, conservation, or educational strategies for University and surrounding properties. - The ideal candidate is interested in studying any of the following topics: wildlife ecology, human ecology, watershed or forest management, ecosystem processes, educational applications, landscape connectivity, or a related field. Application Process Students interested in any aspect of applied ecology and conservation are encouraged to apply as part of their application for admission to the ES MS or PhD degree programs. We ask candidates to describe how this position will enhance their academic goals at AUNE as a supplement to their ES admissions application. We encourage prospective students to contact us if they have any questions about the assistantship or the degree programs. The selected student is expected to enroll at Antioch University New England in the Fall Semester of 2016. More details on the graduate programs can be found at http://www.antiochne.edu/environmental-studies/ https://www.facebook.com/GloversLedge/ Application materials will be accepted until June 1, 2016 or until a suitable candidate is found. For admission info, contact, Laura Andrews, Director of Admissions, [email protected] For Assistantship info contact, Peter A. Palmiotto, Director of Antioch Forests, [email protected]
