[Swarm-Modelling] PhD. Research Assistantship in Sustainability Science - job announcement

[Kim . Raymond]

Doctoral Research Assistantship in Sustainability Science 

Maine’s Sustainability Solutions Initiative (SSI) at the University of Maine 
offers unprecedented opportunities for graduate students to experience a truly 
interdisciplinary learning experience through a $20 million, 5-year program 
funded by the
National Science Foundation’s EPSCoR program. The SSI’s mission is to create an 
integrative research program and strong stakeholder partnerships to generate 
improved solutions to intersecting ecological, social, and economic challenges 
in and beyond
Maine. For more information, visit www.umaine.edu/sustainabilitysolutions.

One SSI project is an interdisciplinary research program focused on the social 
and ecological aspects of tidal power development. We seek a Social Science 
doctoral research assistant interested in working on sustainability science 
research focused
on understanding how to effectively link knowledge to action for the 
responsible development of tidal power. Some key research areas on this project 
are (1) stakeholder perceptions related to tidal energy development, (2) data 
collection on the
potential social and economic impacts of tidal power development, and (3) the 
development of stakeholder and community engagement models to effectively link 
scientific and community knowledge for improved decision-making related to 
tidal power
development. This research is ongoing and a student is needed immediately.
Qualifications:
A degree (preference given to individuals with an Master’s) in anthropology, 
human ecology, sociology, geography, communication, or a related social science 
field; excellent GPA and GRE scores; strong communication and writing skills; 
and the
ability to work collaboratively with a large and diverse group of researchers 
and stakeholders. Candidates should also have some experience collecting and 
analyzing social science data. Some background in a natural science is 
preferred, but not
required. Support includes a fellowship of $20-25,000/year for three years, a 
tuition waiver, subsidy for health insurance, and funds for field research. 
Application Procedures: 
Please submit the following information to Teresa Johnson, Assistant Professor, 
University of Maine, address@hidden with subject line “SSI Tidal Power Research 
Assistantship.” 
      •  A letter detailing your interest in this position specifically and the 
goals of the SSI in general; 
      •  A resume; 
      •  Scanned GRE scores and transcripts; and 
      •  Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of three references familiar 
with your academic and research history. 

Review of materials will begin immediately and continue until the position is 
filled.

For more details on SSI, visit the project website at: 
http://www.umaine.edu/sustainabilitysolutions/

The University of Maine is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer 
committed to maintaining an intellectually and culturally diverse faculty and 
staff.

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Kim Raymond
Communications and Outreach Coordinator
SENATOR GEORGE J. MITCHELL CENTER
for Environmental & Watershed Research
University of Maine
5710 Norman Smith Hall
Orono, Maine 04469-5710
ph: 207-581-3244 / fx: 207-581-3320
www.umaine.edu/WaterResearch
www.pearl.maine.edu