3-year PhD assistantship to study climate adaptation and risk/vulnerability/resilience assessments
Position Description: A funded 3-year Graduate Research Assistantship leading to a Ph.D. in Marine Affairs is available at the University of Rhode Island (URI). URI is the principal public research and Sea Grant University for the State of Rhode Island. It is recognized as a leader in conducting and applying cutting-edge research and policy in the areas of coastal/ocean and climate change challenges. The doctoral student will work with Dr. Austin Becker and conduct research in the area of climate adaptation for coastal infrastructure systems. Specific research will focus on the development of stakeholder-based risk, vulnerability, and resilience assessments for seaports and other coastal-dependent facilities.
Qualifications: Prospective applicants should have a masters level degree or equivalent in economics, engineering, statistics, policy, or social science. Applicant should have a background in quantitative methods, but a strong interest in interdisciplinary work that incorporates both quantitative and qualitative approaches. Proficiency with GIS and/or basic programming a plus. Applicants should also have solid analytical and writing skills.
Stipend and Benefits: Three years annual stipend plus full tuition waiver and supplemented health insurance. This assistantship is based on a 20 hour work week. Student will pay activity fees to the University of Rhode Island. Student will work with the advising team to secure intra-mural or extra-mural support for subsequent years
Starting Date: The anticipated starting date for the assistantship is Fall 2014.
For Initial Inquiries/Review: Please email by March 15th, 2014, a 1) letter of intent, 2) resume/C.V., 3) example of scholarly writing, 4) copy of transcripts, 5) copy of GRE/TOEFL scores, and 6) contact information for three references to: Judy Palmer — jmpalmer@mail.uri.edu 4-year PhD assistantship to study climate adaptation and coastal planning, policy and design
Position description: The University of Rhode Island (URI) College of the Environment and Life Science (CELS), Rhode Island Sea Grant, and Rhode Island Land Grant, (jointly) have 4 years of funding available for a PhD student to study coastal planning, policy, and design in the context of adaptation to climate change. URI is recognized as a leader in the US and globally in the field of coastal climate adaptation. We are particularly interested in a student wishing to pursue the application of design theory and practice to complex challenges of long-term planning for urban coastal communities vulnerable to climate change impacts. We seek a highly-motivated student with a Master of Landscape Architecture (or equivalent) and a strong academic record who wishes to pursue interdisciplinary work. The doctoral student will under Dr. Austin Becker and receive interdisciplinary training in coastal planning and policy in the Department of Marine Affairs and coastal design in the Department of Landscape Architecture.
Qualifications: Prospective applicants must have a Master of Landscape Architecture (or equivalent). Applicant should have a strong interest in interdisciplinary research that incorporates planning, policy, and design. Proficiency with GIS and other graphics programs is a plus. Applicants should also have solid analytical and writing skills. Stipend and benefits: The successful applicant will be admitted to URI’s Department of Marine Affairs PhD Program and receive an annual stipend in the first four years, plus tuition waiver and supplemented health insurance. This assistantship is based on a 20-hour work week. Student will pay activity fees to the University of Rhode Island. The student will work under the advisement of Professor Austin Becker and others in the Department of Marine Affairs, the Department of Landscape Architecture, and/or other departments as appropriate for the student’s research
Starting Date: The anticipated starting date for the assistantship is Fall 2014 (preferred) or Winter 2015.
For Initial Inquiries/Review:
Please email by March 15th, 2014, a 1) letter of intent, 2) resume/C.V., 3) example of scholarly writing and design portfolio, 4) copy of transcripts, 5) copy of GRE/TOEFL scores, and 6) contact information for three references to: Judy Palmer — jmpalmer@mail.uri.edu For more information, contact: Austin Becker, PhD Assistant Professor of Coastal Planning, Policy, and Design Departments of Marine Affairs and Landscape Architecture College of the Environment and Life Sciences University of Rhode Island | Coastal Institute Room 213 | 1 Greenhouse Road, Suite 205 | Kingston, RI 02881
