Dr. Rebecca Niemiec is recruiting a PhD student to begin in Fall, 2019, in the Human Dimensions of Natural Resources Department at Colorado State University. Dr. Niemiec’s work focuses on understanding and promoting community engagement in conservation efforts. She applies mixed methods, including surveys, interviews, spatial analysis, and field experiments, to examine the factors driving community conservation action and the impact of community actions on conservation outcomes. Some of her recent projects include: -Understanding the human dimensions of reintroduction of keystone species to Colorado -Understanding and promoting community collective action to control invasive species across property boundaries in Hawaii and New Zealand -Understanding how to enhance volunteer recruitment and retention in wilderness stewardship organizations throughout the US -Addressing visitor non-compliant behaviors on public land
The successful PhD applicant for this position would pursue an independent research project that builds on and relates to Dr. Niemiec’s research on community engagement for conservation. The PhD position would include guaranteed funding for two years through a half-time graduate teaching assistantship. Prospective students interested in exploring this opportunity may write directly to Dr. Rebecca Niemiec at [email protected]. Please include your CV and a description of your research interests in your email. For more information about the Human Dimensions of Natural Resources Department at Colorado State University, please visit: https://warnercnr.colostate.edu/hdnr/
