Funded M.S. Position in environmental policy and sustainability at the University of New Hampshire
Catherine M. Ashcraft, Department of Natural Resources and the Environment, University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH USA
I am now accepting applications for a funded 2-year Master’s of Science degree program in environmental policy and sustainability at the University of New Hampshire. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until June 1, 2015. Applicants should email the required materials to catherine.ashcraft@unh.edu.
The selected student will conduct research on how science and stakeholders are incorporated into collaborative adaptive management. More specifically, the project will use qualitative methods to investigate flood risk management, investigating stakeholders’ interests and institutional opportunities and barriers. Research will be conducted in New Hampshire, and possibly expanded to New England. The selected student will complete their M.S. in Natural Resources: Environmental Conservation in the Department of Natural Resources and the Environment at the University of New Hampshire, an interdisciplinary department that integrates social and ecological science education, and will gain valuable teaching experience through a teaching assistantship. The position includes full tuition, a $21,000 stipend to start (9-month academic year and at least 20 hr/wk over the summer), and health insurance for 2 years. The start date for this position is August 21, 2015.
Desired qualifications include a B.A. or B.S. in environmental studies, natural resource management, political science, geography or a related field, a strong interest in interdisciplinary and applied research, an inquisitive nature, strong communication skills, the ability to work well independently and as part of a team, and fluency in English. To apply please send the following items in a single PDF file to Catherine Ashcraft (catherine.ashcraft@unh.edu): letter describing your interests and qualifications, including academic preparation, CV, unofficial transcripts, and the names and contact information for 3 professional references. Please put “M.S. Assistantship” in the subject line. Candidates who are short-listed will need to submit full application materials; see more information at https://www.gradschool.unh.edu/php/pos.php. Contact Dr. Ashcraft at with questions.
The Department of Natural Resources and the Environment is New Hampshire’s educational center for the scholarly study of environmental and social sciences, and their application to the policy and management of natural resources from local to global scales. As an M.S. student in Natural Resources you can expect to pursue an interdisciplinary approach to natural resource education, receive support from world-class faculty, receive personal attention to individual scholastic development, receive training for a successful career as a teacher, researcher, practitioner or organizational leader and receive preparation to become a leader in the stewardship of natural resources. Students will be engaged in ecosystem science, coastal estuarine, and watershed relevant natural resources and environmental management policies, communication, public participation, negotiation and dispute resolution skill building, and methods to identify information needs, identify emerging problems, and evaluate policy outcomes. See more at https://www.nre.unh.edu and https://www.naturalresources.unh.edu/graduate/index_DegReq
The University of New Hampshire combines the living and learning environment of a New England liberal arts college with the breadth, spirit of discovery, and civic commitment of a land-grant research institution. UNH has 12,500 undergraduates and 2,200 graduate students. Located in Durham, New Hampshire, UNH thrives in a diverse, dynamic, and beautiful part of New England. Durham, only an hour from Boston, is also conveniently close to the Atlantic Ocean, as well as New Hampshire’s rugged White Mountains and pristine Lakes Region. With the University as its centerpiece, Durham provides a classic college town setting. Its downtown merges seamlessly with campus and offers plenty of student hangouts, restaurants, shops, and conveniences. Yet, nearby are 2,600 acres of forests, fields, and farmland that UNH maintains for walking, biking, skiing, and exploring.
Catherine M. Ashcraft, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Natural Resources and the Environment
University of New Hampshire
134 James Hall, 56 College Road
Durham, NH 03824 USA
catherine.ashcraft@unh.edu
+1-603-862-3925