Graduate Assistantship (M.S.) – Cornell
Fellowship, Urban & Community Forestry (NY) M.S. Assistantship – Human Dimensions of Natural Resources, Cornell University
This is a unique opportunity to work on a Human Dimensions of Natural Resources project focused on urban and community forestry. The purpose of this integrated social science research and outreach project is to work withresidents and community organizations to develop, implement, and evaluate an urban forestry community engagement model that will be used by organizations to reach and empower people to be active stewards of their communitys trees and other natural resources. The results will be instrumental in developing an informed, engaged, and active citizenry in support of urban and community forestry. While this project will be piloted in New York City, the project will have regional and national components as well. The assistantship will entail working collaboratively with Cornell Univ. Coop. Ext.-NYC and NGO and agency project partners. Successful applicants should have a strong interest in social science research, urban environments, and natural resources. Excellent communication and writing skills are critical, as are interests in qualitative and quantitative research methods. Students who have the ability to integrate research and outreach will be highly competitive. Students from backgrounds such as political science, planning, sociology, envir. science, natural resources, forestry, etc., are encouraged to apply. Min. requirements are GRE scores of 600 each, verbal and quantitative; undergraduate GPA of 3.5 or higher; and strong personal statement and reference letters. Start date is Fall 2009. Applications due by 4/15/09; a decision will be made by 5/12.
Job Type: Full Time temporary
Salary Detail:
Tuition, health insurance & stipend with total value of $33,425
Deadline: 4-15-2009
Organization: Cornell University, Dept. of Natural Resources
Contact Person: Dr. Shorna Broussard Allred
Phone: 607-255-2149
E-Mail: srb237@cornell.edu
Dept. of Natural Resources, Human Dimensions Research Unit
Fernow Hall
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853