Dr. Rissman at University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking applications for a PhD student to examine the social and ecological outcomes of private land conservation. Rissman's interdisciplinary research investigates the relationships between society and the environment in ecosystem management, conservation, and sustainable use. Her research group examines natural resource policy design, implementation, and evaluation; 2) ecological outcomes of resource policy and conservation strategies; and 3) social and legal adaptation to environmental change. Mixed quantitative and qualitative methods include spatial analysis, surveys, and interviews. Private land conservation: social and ecological outcomes The public has invested heavily in private land conservation, including conservation easements, in the US and internationally, but their land use outcomes have not been well examined. This project will design and implement a longitudinal study of private land conservation to examine policy terms, social relations, and their impact on land use outcomes. The PhD student will work in collaboration with colleagues in economics and remote sensing, and conservationists in government and nonprofit land trusts. This project has the potential to make important contributions to conservation policy and the social dimensions of conservation. Geographic regions will include Wisconsin and other locations to be determined. University, Department, Lab: The University of Wisconsin -Madison is one of the major research universities in the United States (www.wisc.edu<http://www.wisc.edu>). It ranks 2nd in research expenditures among all U.S. universities and first among public universities. Total student enrollment is 41,500, out of which 8,800 are graduate students. Employees include 2,000 faculty. UW-Madison has a long history of excellence in ecology, conservation biology, and remote sensing science. This project will be housed with the Rissman group (http://labs.russell.wisc.edu/rissman/) in the Department of Forest & Wildlife Ecology (http://www.fwe.wisc.edu). Students would also have the option to engage with the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies. Madison, WI: Madison, Wisconsin consistently ranks as one of the best places in the United States to live, work, and study. It is Wisconsin's capital city, with a friendly, vibrant population of approximately 200,000 who enjoy Madison's lakes, bike paths, music, art, and food. For more information on campus and town see http://www.wisc.edu/about/facts/ Qualifications: A BS degree in environmental studies, science studies, geography, political science, sociology, public policy and administration, natural resources, forestry, wildlife ecology, or other related disciplines is required. Experience with social science research and/or policy is preferred. Work experience in conservation agencies or nonprofit organizations also desired. Good English writing and verbal communication skills, as well as the ability to work in a team, are essential. Application Process: Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and review will continue until candidates are chosen. Applications will be received before February 10, 2017 are guaranteed consideration. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. The position to open to both US citizen and international candidates. If you have questions before applying, please email Adena Rissman (adena.riss...@wisc.edu<mailto:adena.riss...@wisc.edu>). Interested applicants are asked to e-mail the documents listed below to Adena Rissman (adena.riss...@wisc.edu<mailto:adena.riss...@wisc.edu>) (in ONE PDF file please). - Our departmental graduate application cover sheet (http://go.wisc.edu/63u6lc) - Letter outlining research interests, academic and professional backgrounds - Resume or CV - Copies of transcripts (unofficial copies acceptable at this point) - GRE scores if available - Reprints of publications if available - Names and contact addresses of three references
Dr. Adena Rissman Associate Professor Forest and Wildlife Ecology University of Wisconsin-Madison 608.263.4356 http://labs.russell.wisc.edu/rissman/ Check out my recent work: Where are ecology and biodiversity in social-ecological systems research? A review of research methods and applied recommendations<http://labs.russell.wisc.edu/rissman/publications/> in Conservation Letters
