[ECOLOG-L] Fwd: M.S. in Environmental Science and Policy position at Northern Arizona University to study: “Understanding the socioecological effects of non-agricultural tree planting by landowners in
*M.S. Environmental Science and Policy position at Northern Arizona University to study: “Understanding the socioecological effects of non-agricultural tree planting by landowners in rural Costa Rica”* Applications are invited for a position in the Master’s of Environmental Science and Policy (ES) at Northern Arizona University (NAU) in the School of Earth and Sustainability (SES). This student will work on an ongoing project that examines the socioecological effects of non-agricultural tree planting by landowners in rural Costa Rica (Coto Brus canton). This interdisciplinary study is aimed at understanding: (1) whether tree planting/retention could provide resources for seed dispersers and seed sources for forest regeneration, (2) the social drivers behind the practice, and (3) benefits and barriers landowners may face (e.g., policy, economic). Student will be involved in fieldwork in Costa Rica, where they will gain a more comprehensive understanding of the relationship between landowner practices and ecosystem functions. The student may choose to focus his/her thesis work on ecological or social science data, or to integrate both in an interdisciplinary thesis. Volunteers will be instrumental in data collection for this research effort, which is funded and supported by Earthwatch Institute. The student will therefore work with, train, and supervise several Earthwatch Institute volunteer teams throughout data collection. To read more about the project, visit: https://earthwatch.org/Expeditions/Toucans-Parrots-and-Other-Wildlife-in-Costa-Ricas-Forests Ideally the student will begin data collection in summer 2019, prior to the start of the Fall 2019 academic year, and will then collect additional data in summer 2020; the summer 2019 data collection period is negotiable. Required: - Conversational Spanish - Comfortable working with people with diverse backgrounds and skill levels - Ability to work in potential difficult environmental conditions (e.g., rain, mosquitos) Preferred qualifications: - Ecological data collection - Experience with bird identification - Leadership experience Interested applicants should send an email addressed to both Kerry Grimm ( kerry.gr...@nau.edu) AND Clare Aslan (clare.as...@nau.edu) by December 21, 2018. In addition to the preferred qualifications for these positions, potential candidates must meet the admission standards and be fully accepted into the ES MS program. Note that this research project is funded to support travel, lodging, and equipment. Student academic-year salary and tuition will be funded through a TA position. Travel and lodging ARE paid, but no summer salary is included. After talking with us, applicants must also submit: online application; transcripts; three letters of recommendation; and a statement of your interests in and goals for a M.S. program, and your reasons for pursuing an advanced degree. Application materials are due January 15, 2019 for Fall 2019 admission. You can access the application portal and view graduate school requirements here: http://nau.edu/GradCol/Admissions/Application/ Information M.S. Environmental Sciences and Policy and SES The Master of Science in Environmental Sciences and Policy degree program combines required interdisciplinary core courses with a breadth of specialized classes from across the University. The degree program is characterized by strong advising by accomplished faculty for individualized student programs of multidisciplinary study, as well as research and applied projects that often reach across campus and into the greater community. The diverse student population including international and minority students forms a strong peer cohort that provides support for study and extracurricular adventures. The two-year program's rigorous training in the natural and political sciences prepares graduates for successful environmental careers in industry, government, and the non-profit sector. Northern Arizona University’s School of Earth and Sustainability draws upon faculty and professionals in the natural and social sciences to combine outreach and educational programs addressing the diverse needs of stakeholders with undergraduate degrees in environmental sciences, environmental studies, and geology. For information please see, https://nau.edu/CEFNS/NatSci/SESES/Degrees-Programs/Graduate/MS-Environmental-Sciences-and-Policy/
[ECOLOG-L] Coupled Natural-Human Systems MS research opportunity: Northern Arizona University
Applications are invited for a student to join the M.S. program in Environmental Science and Policy (ES) at Northern Arizona University (NAU) in the School of Earth Sciences and Environmental Sustainability. The student will work on a National Science Foundation-funded Coupled Natural-Human Systems project to study connectivity between protected areas and surrounding socio-ecological systems. The successful applicant will lead the ecological field data collection component of this project, working closely with an interdisciplinary, multi-institutional group of PIs as well as with undergraduate and graduate students from different institutions and disciplines. The successful applicant will perform summer fieldwork in several national parks across the US, collecting vegetation and habitat data. Current funding will cover research costs and summer stipend as well as two academic years of stipend and tuition for the successful applicant. > > > The ideal candidate will have: > >- Strong willingness to work independently and collaboratively with >interdisciplinary colleagues from diverse backgrounds >- Experience conducting ecological research >- Ability to perform strenuous physical activity, particularly hiking >to reach sampling sites >- Comfort with camping in the field during data collection season >- Interest in interdisciplinary, coupled-systems quantitative modeling > > Interested applicants should send an email addressed to Clare Aslan ( > clare.as...@nau.edu). In addition to the preferred qualifications for > these positions, potential candidates must meet the admission standards and > be fully accepted into the ES MS program. Application materials are due > January 15, 2017 for Fall 2017 admission. You can access the application > portal and view graduate school requirements here: > http://nau.edu/GradCol/Admissions/Application/. > > > > Program information: The MS in Environmental Sciences and Policy > <http://nau.edu/CEFNS/NatSci/SESES/Degrees-Programs/Graduate/MS-Environmental-Sciences-and-Policy/> > offers > the opportunity to apply a scientific understanding of the environment to > inform policy decisions. An emphasis in science and policy allows students > a scientific examination of natural resources (such as air, water, and > land) and integration of this scientific knowledge with an examination of > environmental law, regulation, and policy. > > > For information please see: http://nau.edu/CEFNS/NatSci/ > SESES/Degrees-Programs/Graduate/MS-Environmental-Sciences-and-Policy/ > <http://nau.edu/cefns/natsci/seses/degrees-programs/graduate/phd-earth-sciences-environmental-sustainability/> > > > --- > Clare E. Aslan, PhD > Assistant Professor, Lab of Landscape Ecology and Conservation Biology, > Northern Arizona University > Flagstaff, Arizona 86011 > *www.clareaslanecology.wordpress.com > <http://www.clareaslanecology.wordpress.com>* >
[ECOLOG-L] Coupled Natural-Human Systems PhD research opportunity: Northern Arizona University
Applications are invited for a student in the PhD program in Earth Sciences and Environmental Sustainability (ESES) at Northern Arizona University (NAU) in the School of Earth Sciences and Environmental Sustainability. The student will work on a National Science Foundation-funded Coupled Natural-Human Systems project to study connectivity between protected areas and surrounding socio-ecological systems. The successful applicant will lead the ecological field data collection component of this project, working closely with an interdisciplinary, multi-institutional group of PIs as well as with undergraduate and graduate students from different institutions and disciplines. The successful applicant will perform summer fieldwork in several national parks across the US, collecting vegetation and habitat data. Current funding will cover research costs as well as two years of stipend and tuition for the successful applicant, and we will work with the applicant to develop a funding plan to cover the remainder of the student’s graduate program. > >> >> The ideal candidate will have: >> >>- Strong willingness to work independently and collaboratively with >>interdisciplinary colleagues from diverse backgrounds >>- Experience conducting ecological research >>- Ability to perform strenuous physical activity, particularly hiking >>to reach sampling sites >>- Comfort camping in the field during data collection season >>- Interest in interdisciplinary, coupled-systems quantitative modeling >>- Completed a Master of Science degree (strongly preferred) >> >> Interested applicants should send an email addressed to Clare Aslan ( >> clare.as...@nau.edu). In addition to the preferred qualifications for >> these positions, potential candidates must meet the admission standards and >> be fully accepted into the ESES PhD program. After discussing interest with >> Dr. Aslan, applicants must submit: online application; transcripts; test >> scores; three letters of recommendation; and a statement of your interests >> in and goals for a PhD program, and your reasons for pursuing an advanced >> degree. Application materials are due January 15, 2017 for Fall 2017 >> admission. You can access the application portal and view graduate school >> requirements here: http://nau.edu/GradCol/Admissions/Application/. >> >> >> >> Program information: The interdisciplinary Earth Sciences and >> Environmental Sustainability doctoral program will prepare you to be part >> of a growing industry of leaders, scientists, and engineers addressing >> issues of climate change, water scarcity, natural resource demand, and >> environmental sustainability in the Southwest, United States, and the >> global community. Northern Arizona University’s School of Earth Sciences >> and Environmental Sustainability draws upon faculty and professionals in >> the natural and social sciences to combine outreach and educational >> programs addressing the diverse needs of stakeholders with undergraduate >> degrees in environmental sciences, environmental studies, and geology. >> >> >> >> For information please see: http://nau.edu/cefns/natsci/se >> ses/degrees-programs/graduate/phd-earth-sciences-environment >> al-sustainability/ >> >> >> >> >> -- >> --- >> Clare E. Aslan, PhD >> Assistant Professor, Lab of Landscape Ecology and Conservation Biology, >> Northern Arizona University >> Flagstaff, Arizona 86011 >> *www.clareaslanecology.wordpress.com >> <http://www.clareaslanecology.wordpress.com>* >> > >
[ECOLOG-L] M.S. in Environmental Science and Policy positions at Northern Arizona University to study socioecological effects of non-agricultural tree planting by landowners in rural Costa Rica
Applications are invited for two positions in the Master’s of Environmental Science and Policy (ES) program at Northern Arizona University (NAU) in the School of Earth Sciences and Environmental Sustainability (one with a social science emphasis and one with an ecological science emphasis). These two students will work on a project that examines the socioecological effects of non-agricultural tree planting by landowners in rural Costa Rica (Coto Brus canton). This interdisciplinary study is aimed at understanding: (1) whether ongoing tree planting could provide resources for seed dispersers and seed sources for forest regeneration, (2) the social drivers behind the practice, and (3) benefits and barriers landowners may face (e.g., policy, economic). Students will be involved in fieldwork in Costa Rica, where they will gain a more comprehensive understanding of the relationship between landowner practices and ecosystem functions. Although the student with an emphasis in ecological sciences will focus on objective 1 and the student with an emphasis in social sciences will focus on objective 2 and 3, the students will collaborate closely and be expected to embrace an interdisciplinary graduate research experience. Volunteers will be instrumental in data collection for this research effort, which is funded and supported by Earthwatch Institute. Students will therefore work with, train, and supervise volunteers throughout data collection. > > >> >> Preferred qualifications: >> >>- Comfortable working with people with diverse backgrounds and skill >>levels >>- Conversational Spanish, or ability to learn >> >> >> >> Interested applicants should send an email addressed to both Kerry Grimm ( >> kerry.gr...@nau.edu) AND Clare Aslan (clare.as...@nau.edu). In addition >> to the preferred qualifications for these positions, potential candidates >> must meet the admission standards and be fully accepted into the ES MS >> program. Note that this research project is funded (e.g., travel, lodging, >> equipment, etc), but students will be funded through a TA position. >> >> >> >> After talking with us, applicants must also submit: online application; >> transcripts; test scores; three letters of recommendation; and a statement >> of your interests in and goals for a M.S. program, and your reasons for >> pursuing an advanced degree. Application materials are due January 15, 2017 >> for Fall 2017 admission. You can access the application portal and view >> graduate school requirements here: http://nau.edu/GradCol/Admissi >> ons/Application/ >> >> >> >> Information on the M.S. in Environmental Sciences and Policy and SESES: >> The Master of Science in Environmental Sciences and Policy degree program >> combines required interdisciplinary core courses with a breadth of >> specialized classes from across the University. The degree program is >> characterized by strong advising by accomplished faculty for individualized >> student programs of multidisciplinary study, as well as research and >> applied projects that often reach across campus and into the greater >> community. The diverse student population including international and >> minority students forms a strong peer cohort that provides support for >> study and extracurricular adventures. The two-year program's rigorous >> training in the natural and political sciences prepares graduates for >> successful environmental careers in industry, government, and the >> non-profit sector. >> >> >> >> Northern Arizona University’s School of Earth Sciences and Environmental >> Sustainability draws upon faculty and professionals in the natural and >> social sciences to combine outreach and educational programs addressing the >> diverse needs of stakeholders with undergraduate degrees in environmental >> sciences, environmental studies, and geology. >> >> >> >> For information please see: https://nau.edu/CEFNS/NatSci/S >> ESES/Degrees-Programs/Graduate/MS-Environmental-Sciences-and-Policy/ >> >> >> --- >> Clare E. Aslan, PhD >> Assistant Professor, Lab of Landscape Ecology and Conservation Biology, >> Northern Arizona University >> Flagstaff, Arizona 86011 >> *www.clareaslanecology.wordpress.com >> <http://www.clareaslanecology.wordpress.com>* >> > >
