Deadline: Fri, 03/22/2024 - 12:00pm Employer: University of Tennessee Knoxville Job Field: Other Job Type: Assistantship Location: Tennessee Location Detail: Knoxville, Tennessee Job Description: The Outdoor Recreation and Conservation lab (O.R.C.) within the School of Natural Resources at the University of Tennessee is pleased to announce an opening for a graduate research assistantship (GRA) M.S. starting summer semester 2024. The GRA, under the direction of Dr. Ryan Sharp, will be heavily involved in understanding the environmental impacts and social aspects of off-road vehicle use in Tennessee State Forests. The candidate will engage in a great deal of field work throughout the course of the project. The selected student will also have opportunities to work on National Park Service projects at Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park in Charleston, SC and Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail (MO & NE). Qualifications: Experience in the following areas is highly desired: • Quantitative methods and analysis • Recreation ecology • Social science statistical applications • Working with/for land management agencies, either domestic or international Miscellaneous: GRAs are 12-month, 20-hour per week positions that include a competitive stipend, tuition, and health insurance benefits. Positions are renewable each year, up to 2 years, based on satisfactory progress. Please visit https://naturalresources.tennessee.edu to learn more about the program. How to Apply: Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to contact Dr. Ryan Sharp (contact information below) prior to submitting their application materials. Applicants wishing to be considered for the assistantship should submit the following materials via email to Dr. Sharp by 3/22/24: • A cover letter articulating interest and skills pertaining to the above assistantship • A current resume/CV • Names and contact information for 3 academic or professional references
