Ph.D. Research Assistantships in GIS Spatial Modeling of Urban-Suburban Growth and Impacts, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Department of Geography and Earth Sciences
Four Ph.D. research assistantships in Geography are available for highly motivated graduate students interested in spatial modeling of land use change, urban dynamics and associated impacts in the rapidly growing metropolitan region of Charlotte, NC. The assistantships are part of a new award from the Renaissance Computing Institute (RENCI) bringing together the Center for Applied Geographic Information Science, the Urban Institute, and the Visualization Center to address trends in land use and development in the Charlotte area, and the effects of urbanization on natural resources, traffic patterns, urban infrastructure and quality of life. Supported by the state of North Carolina, RENCI focuses on finding solutions to complex, multidisciplinary problems through technological expertise and the world's best computing, networking and data resources. RENCI strives to lead the effort to create a collaborative 21st-century problem solving environment that will spur economic growth, enhance quality of life, and lead to the next generation of transformative discoveries. We anticipate two of the four assistantships beginning in spring 2008 and two in fall 2008. Two students will study with Dr. Ross Meentemeyer and two students will study with Dr. Jean-Claude Thill, joining the research team and ongoing projects in the Center for Applied GIScience (www.gis.uncc.edu). As part of a rapidly growing research university, the Center is conducting several federally funded projects involving both basic and applied research. For more information, contact R. Meentemeyer or J.C. Thill via email and see www.geoearth.uncc.edu. Candidate Qualifications: ? Education in geography, regional science, urban and regional planning, environmental science, or related discipline. ? Interest in land use change, urban dynamics, urban and regional planning, environmental and conservation management, sustainable development. ? Experience and interest in GIS spatial modeling, such as cellular automata and agent-based methods ? Strong work ethic and motivation to publish in peer-reviewed scientific journals. ? Students with Master's degrees are preferred, but exceptional candidates without will be considered. ? Excellent skills in English writing and verbal communication are essential. Applicants should submit the following via email to Dr. Meentemeyer or Dr. Thill: cover letter summarizing background and research interests, resume, copy of transcripts (unofficial copies are fine at this point), GRE scores, 3 references (no letters needed at this point). Please include "RENCI Ph.D. student application" in the subject line of your email. Ph.D. assistantships include an annual stipend of $19,000, health insurance and tuition waiver. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt, but will continue until candidates are chosen. Applications for spring 2008 should be received by November 30, 2007 and those for fall 2008 should be received by January 18, 2008. The University of North Carolina-Charlotte is an AA/EOE. Ross Meentemeyer, Associate Professor Director, Center for Applied GIScience Department of Geography & Earth Sciences University of North Carolina at Charlotte 9201 University City Boulevard Charlotte, NC 28223-0001 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Jean-Claude Thill, Knight Distinguished Professor Department of Geography & Earth Sciences University of North Carolina at Charlotte 9201 University City Boulevard Charlotte, NC 28223-0001 http://www.geoearth.uncc.edu/people/jthill www.gis.uncc.edu [EMAIL PROTECTED] Widya Suryadini, M.T. Lecturer Dept. of Urban & Regional Planning Institut Teknologi Nasional Bandung - Indonesia
