Multiple Positions Available
In this announcement:
1. George Mason University seeks PhD Student
Fairfax, Virginia
2. George Mason University seeks Postdoctoral Candidate
Fairfax, Virginia
- George Mason University seeks PhD Student
Fairfax, Virginia
The George Mason University Department of Environmental Science and
Policy seeks a PhD student to work on the human dimensions of changing
phenology in the Arctic due to unprecedented climate change. The
position is part of the Understanding Climate-Driven Phenological Change
- Observations, Adaptations and Cultural Implications in Northeastern
Siberia and Labrador/Nunatsiavut (PHENARC) program.
The successful applicant will be involved in a project focused on
understanding present and potential future linkages between arctic
system climate change, altered phenological processes, and adaptations
and responses of human societies to these changes, including fieldwork
with native communities in Northeastern Siberia, Russia and
Labrador/Nunatsiavut, Canada. PHENARC employs qualitative and
quantitative methods of field study, retrospective investigations, and
modeling/synthesis techniques. Data sources include systematic
meteorological observations, climate proxy data, documentary historical
records, oral history, and data drawn from interviews with contemporary
respondents in the study areas.
Candidates must have completed a Master's degree or equivalent in the
social or physical sciences , and have a strong interest in pursuing a
social science-oriented PhD in the Department of Environmental Science &
Policy at Mason (http://esp.gmu.edu/graduate/degrees/doctoral.html). A
deep interest in understanding the human dimension of climate change is
also necessary.
The applicant must be willing to participate in scientific fieldwork in
the Arctic. A strong working knowledge of speaking, reading, and writing
in the Russian language and/or the Sakha (Yakut) language is required,
with priority given to applicants who know the latter. Applicants must
also be proficient in speaking, reading, and writing in English.
Applications must be submitted electronically to Susan Crate
(scrate1 [at] gmu.edu) and should include:
- A letter of application, with one or two pages stating interest
and experience related to the assistantship;
- A curriculum vitae; and
- Names, addresses, fax numbers, and email addresses of three
references.
The position is limited to three years, and is expected to start 1
August 2010.
Application Deadline: Sunday, 1 November 2009.
Position is open until filled.
For further information, please contact:
Susan Crate
Email: scrate1 [at] gmu.edu
Phone: 703-993-1517
For more information about Susan Crate's research, go to:
http://mason.gmu.edu/~scrate1/.
- George Mason University seeks Postdoctoral Candidate
Fairfax, Virginia
The George Mason University Department of Environmental Science and
Policy seeks a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to work on the human
dimensions of changing phenology in the Arctic due to unprecedented
climate change. The position is part of the Understanding Climate-Driven
Phenological Change - Observations, Adaptations and Cultural
Implications in Northeastern Siberia and Labrador/Nunatsiavut (PHENARC)
program.
The successful applicant will be involved in a project focused on
understanding present and potential future linkages between arctic
system climate change, altered phenological processes, and adaptations
and responses of human societies to these changes, including fieldwork
with native communities in Northeastern Siberia, Russia and
Labrador/Nunatsiavut, Canada. PHENARC employs qualitative and
quantitative methods of field study, retrospective investigations, and
modeling/synthesis techniques. Data sources include systematic
meteorological observations, climate proxy data, documentary historical
records, oral history, and data drawn from interviews with contemporary
respondents in the study areas.
Applicants must hold a PhD in cultural or ecological anthropology, human
ecology, or a related social science discipline. Candidates must have an
excellent social sciences background and experience with qualitative
analysis and/or historical climatology. Previous qualitative fieldwork
experience in the Arctic is desirable.
The successful applicant must be willing to participate in scientific
fieldwork in the Arctic. A strong working knowledge of speaking,
reading, and writing in the Russian language and/or the Sakha (Yakut)
language is required, with priority given to applicants who know the
latter. Applicants must also be proficient in speaking, reading, and
writing in English.
Applications should include the following:
- Cover letter;
- Curriculum vitae;
- A one or two page statement of experience as it relates to the
stated position goals;
- A maximum of three sample reprints/preprints (electronic
versions); and
- Names, addresses, fax numbers, and email addresses of three
references.
Application packets should be emailed Susan Crate (scrate1 [at] gmu.edu) or
mailed in hardcopy to:
Susan A. Crate
Department of Environmental Science and Policy
George Mason University
David King Hall
MS 5F2, 4400
University Drive
Fairfax, VA 22030-4400
The initial appointment is for one year, with opportunity for an
additional year renewal. It is expected to start 1 August 2010.
Application Deadline: Sunday, 1 November 2009.
Position is open until filled.
For further information, please contact:
Susan Crate
Email: scrate1 [at] gmu.edu
Phone: 703-993-1517
For more information about Susan Crate's research, go to:
http://mason.gmu.edu/~scrate1/.