Announcing the Availability of a Graduate Research Assistantship in the Department of Human Dimensions of Natural Resources at Colorado State University
POSITION DESCRIPTION: This 12-month graduate research assistantship (GRA) is available for a Ph.D student entering the graduate program in the Department of Human Dimensions of Natural Resources at Colorado State University (CSU) in Fall 2015. The GRA will work on a recently awarded project to assess public wildlife values and wildlife agency governance in all 50 U.S. states. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to: 1) assist with research to assess characteristics and approaches to state wildlife agency governance and determine how they relate to public wildlife values and levels of trust in the agencies; and 2) assist principle investigators and research associates with overall project coordination and logistics throughout all project phases. The GRA selected is expected to: - apply for and be accepted to the Ph.D program in the Department of Human Dimensions of Natural Resources - spend a minimum of twenty hours a week working on project-related research and coordination tasks The assistantship provides: - full graduate tuition waiver and a monthly stipend - valuable research experience as part of the education received in the doctoral program at CSU - office space and computer facilities The GRA will be selected in the spring of 2015, and work will begin in May/June, 2015. 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. QUALIFICATIONS: Selection of the GRA is made on a competitive basis using the following criteria: 1. A combined minimum of 305 (~1100 under old scoring system) verbal and quantitative GRE scores. In addition, the candidate must have a baccalaureate degree with a grade point average of 3.25 or higher and a graduate GPA of at least 3.5 (if graduate courses have been taken). 2. Candidate must have a specific interest in the area of human dimensions of wildlife conservation and in entering a program that, more broadly, emphasizes study in social science theory and applications in environmental conservation. 3. Preference will be given to applicants who have advanced experience in qualitative and quantitative social science research methodology, including psychometrics and multivariate statistical analysis. 4. Candidate must be motivated and hard working. He/she must work well independently and as part of a team. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: By February 15, 2015, please submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae (indicating GPA, GRE score, publication history, and prior experience), and contact information for three references to: Drs. Tara Teel and Michael Manfredo Department of Human Dimensions of Natural Resources Warner College of Natural Resources Colorado State University Fort Collins, CO 80523-1480 E-mail: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Colorado State University is a Carnegie Research 1 (research extensive) university that is consistently ranked as one of the nation’s 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. For more information about the department, see: http://warnercnr.colostate.edu/hdnr-home ________________________________________________________________________ Colorado State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all Federal and Colorado state laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding affirmative action requirements. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services. In order to assist Colorado State University in meeting its affirmative action responsibilities, ethnic minorities, women, and other protected class members are encouraged to apply and to so identify themselves --------- Tara Teel, Ph.D. Associate Professor & President, SCB Social Science Working Group Department of Human Dimensions of Natural Resources Colorado State University Fort Collins, CO 80523-1480 USA (970) 491-7729 [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "gep-ed" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
GRA Announcement (Final_Released 1-8-15).pdf
Description: GRA Announcement (Final_Released 1-8-15).pdf
