Context:
The Department of Environment and Society at Utah State University is seeking a highly qualified candidate committed to pursuing graduate research that explores park and protected area management, including visitor use management, human-wildlife relationships, and environmental communication.
The successful applicant will be involved in a variety of collaborative projects in wildland settings. Depending upon the student’s background, interests, and future career goals, they will have the opportunity to pursue a MS degree in Environment and Society or Recreation Resource Management. The successful candidate will work under the advisement of Dr. Zach Miller. The successful candidate should have a strong desire to engage in rigorous social science research using a diverse set of methodologies (e.g., statistical modeling, visitor use monitoring, semi-structured interviews).
Position Title: Graduate Research Assistantship
Employer name: Department of Environment and Society, Utah State University
Duty Station: Utah State University, Logan, UT
Job nature: Research Assistantship
Responsibilities-
• Actively engage with a research team that includes interdisciplinary scientists and managers.
• Conduct literature reviews, collect and analyze data, and disseminate results through academic (peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations) and non-academic (websites, workshops, etc.) outlets.
• Maintain good graduate standing and make satisfactory progress toward completion of the MS degree.
Start date- Spring or Fall of 2020
Application deadline: Not known
Eligibility:
Potential candidates must meet admission standards and be fully accepted into one of the Department of Environment and Society’s MS programs. Candidates must have very positive recommendations from previous positions. Prior undergraduate research experience is preferable.
Benefits:
The research assistantship is funded for 12-months at 20-hour per week. The position includes a competitive stipend, tuition, health insurance benefits, lab/office space, and funding for conference travel. The research assistantship is funded annually and is renewable each year based on satisfactory progress
How to apply:
Interested students are encouraged to contact Dr. Miller to learn more about the research. To apply, send a current CV and 1-page letter of interest to:
Dr. Zach Miller
Department of Environment and Society
Institute of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism
Utah State University
Zachary.miller@usu.edu
