Opportunities and Prospective Students

  • General inquiries

    I do not currently have any open searches. Recent positions I have advertised include a PhD role studying climate adaptation communication, an MS role studying DEIJ in conservation, and a postdoc position studying the social diffusion of climate action.

    If you are interested in exploring postdoctoral scholar or research associate opportunities in my lab, please feel free to reach out to discuss ideas.

    Prospective students are also welcome to contact me if you’re interested in exploring future graduate opportunities within the HD Lab. Please include the following in your email:
    - A current CV
    - 1-2 paragraphs outlining your research interests, and how they align with the HD Lab
    - How you plan to pursue funding for your graduate degree (see here for details)

    For more details on the graduate admission process in the Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Sciences department, check out the department website.

  • Other conservation social science opportunities

    There are many other research groups working on these issues. You might consider subscribing to some list-servs to where you can keep track of graduate student and postdoctoral opportunities as they arise, including:

    • IASNR google group (International Association for Society & Natural Resources)

    • SSWG google group (Society for Conservation Biology’s Social Science Working Group)

    • ESS forum (Association for Environmental Studies and Sciences)

PhD on climate adaptation communication

I am recruiting a PhD student to join my lab to conduct applied research on climate communication. The PhD student will design and lead a series of social science studies focused on identifying and addressing barriers to engaging diverse audiences in effective climate adaptation in the context of fisheries management. The student and I will work closely together and collaborate with project partners, especially Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife.  

This position would include four years of support, including 12 months of salary (~$30-33k) and covering the costs of tuition, fees, and benefits. The student would be based at Oregon State University in Corvallis, Oregon, and start in fall term, on September 25, 2024. My home department, Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Sciences, practices a holistic admissions process and the student will be joining a dynamic, supportive, and interdisciplinary lab (the Human Dimensions Lab).

For a full position description and details on how to apply, please click here. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with priority given to applications received by Wednesday, March 20th, 2024.