AVAILABLE: Graduate Research Assistantship in social sciences and sustainable/bio-energy
We seek a motivated PhD or MS student to pursue research in the social sciences related to bio- and sustainable energy. This project will investigate public perceptions and values associated with emerging sustainable energy platforms across Wisconsin. It also will engage the public in dialogue about those values and preferences toward helping communities and others better plan their energy future. Salary is $20,400 per annum; health coverage and a tuition waiver are provided. Contingent on finalized funding, this is a three-year funded project beginning in *Fall 2012*. Expected duties include… - Plan and conduct a study of public perceptions and values toward bioenergy and other alternatives using appropriate social/political theories and quantitative and/or qualitative methods. - Prepare manuscripts for publication in scholarly journals and communicate findings through presentations to scientific and lay audiences. - Substantially contribute to the design and delivery of extension programs that work with government actors and energy stakeholders to understand and apply research findings. *Qualifications* - Completed BS/BA is required; Master's degree is preferred; at least one degree should be in a relevant field. - Strong communication (writing and verbal) and analytical abilities - Ability to work independently and as part of a team - Ability to communicate with diverse study participants, stakeholders, partners, and the scientific community - Overnight travel (reimbursed by the project) is expected. A valid driver's license and clearance by the University's Office of Risk Management are required. *Application process* Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and review will continue until candidates are chosen. Applications received before *Feb 1, 2012* 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. Interested applicants are asked to e-mail the following documents listed below to our Student Services Coordinator Sara Rodock (rodock-at-wisc-dot-edu) (in *ONE PDF* file please). Please specify in your letter when you would be available to start. Required Documents: 1. The “Forest and Wildlife Ecology; University of Wisconsin-Madison Graduate Application Cover Sheet” which can be found at: http://www.fwe.wisc.edu/documents/fwe_cover_sheet_rickenbach.doc 2. Cover letter outlining research interests, academic and professional backgrounds 3. Resume/CV 4. Copies of transcripts (unofficial copies acceptable at this point) 5. GRE scores if available 6. Reprints if available 7. Names and contact addresses of three references *OR*, if you have already completed an application to a UW-Madison graduate program for Fall 2012, please indicate this on the cover sheet in the space provided. We can obtain your materials from that program if you would prefer. If you have questions about this project, please contact Mark Rickenbach<http://notcountingtrees.fwe.wisc.edu/?q=node/17> . http://notcountingtrees.fwe.wisc.edu/?q=node/146
