Application Deadline: February 1, 2023 5 p.m. MST
The Department of Agricultural & Applied Economics, University of Wyoming is inviting applications for an MS Student for a Graduate Research Assistantship. The selected candidate will work on an NSF EPSCoR-funded project called WY-ACT (Wyoming Anticipating Climate Transitions) project. This project seeks to help Wyoming stakeholders and communities anticipate and prepare for changing water availability. The 5-year grant will support creation of integrative models showing the cascading effects of changed water availability through socio-environmental systems with implications for hydrology, ecology, economics, and dependent human communities.
This two-year master’s project will help to create sector-specific water demand functions for an integrated hydro-ecologic-economic model through the collection of existing secondary data on water use, availability, and shortages, and the implementation of focus groups with stakeholders.
The salary is $28,128/year + tuition + fees health insurance. The start Date is August 22, 2023 (earlier summer start may also be possible).
Eligibility
- Preference will be given to applicants with interest OR experience in economic analysis or other quantitative analysis of social systems; water issues; climate change adaptation and/or working in rural communities.
- Applicants will be considered who have a BA or BS in any field, with preference given to agricultural economics, economics, or a related field.
Requirements
- Ideal candidates for this position will possess strong quantitative skills
- Outstanding written and oral communication skills
- Experience or strong interest in collaborating and/or working as part of an interdisciplinary team.
- Candidates should also have an interest in climate change adaptation and working with diverse stakeholder groups.
- Candidates should show creative and flexible thinking, be self-motivated and able to work independently with guidance and support from project collaborators.
Application Details
- A Cover letter/narrative that explains your desire to pursue graduate education, your research interests, career goals, and highlights relevant experience
- Resume or CV including degree(s) earned, GPA
- Contact information for at least three references
- Unofficial copy of transcripts
- An example manuscript or report you have written (if available).
The complete application should be sent as one PDF document to Dr. Kristi Hansen at kr***********@uw**.edu with the subject “Your Name_Water MS Position”. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis after this deadline until a candidate is offered the position.
