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From: P. V. August
Date: Thu, Jan 23, 2014 at 8:37 AM
Subject: PhD Assistantship in Coastal Climate Adaptation at URI
Ph.D. Assistantship
Dept. of Marine Affairs
University of Rhode Island
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 indices 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 August 23, 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 scores
6) contact information for three references
to: Judy Palmer -- jmpalmer@mail.uri.edu
For questions, 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
e: abecker@uri.edu | p: 401-874-4192 | f: 401-874-2156 | t: @austinhbecker | w: web.uri.edu/abecker
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