Drs. Scott Hotaling (Mountain Watershed Scientist) and Jessica Schad (Natural Resource Sociologist) are recruiting a graduate student to start an MS degree in Fall 2025 at Utah State University (USU) in Logan, UT.
The student will be co-advised by Drs. Hotaling and Schad but their primary affiliation will be within the Climate Change in Mountains Lab.
This project will likely involve both quantitative and qualitative social science work with opportunities for travel. The student will also have opportunities to present the research to academic audiences and agency partners and publish peer-reviewed articles. The project is fully funded for two years with a competitive stipend (includes tuition and health insurance).
Potential applicants should reach out to Scott Hotaling ASAP with questions and/or to organize a meeting to discuss the position further.
Please include a bit of brief background in your message as well as a copy of your CV/resume.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.