The Gund Institute at the University of Vermont (UVM) will recruit two exceptional PhD students for Fall 2015 as part of a newly-funded Graduate Assistantship program. Students will have considerable latitude and assistance in developing the direction of their work but it should focus broadly on our research themes: Ecological Economics, Natures Benefits, Healthy Landscapes and Seascapes and Climate Change.

The Gund Institute is an interdisciplinary research center, where more than 50 faculty, post-docs, and graduate students collaborate widely to understand the interactions among ecological, social, and economic systems. Consistent with the mission of the Institute, we seek students interested in both advancing research frontiers and addressing concrete environmental issues.

OFFER: PhD students will receive four years of funding which will cover tuition and a generous stipend. Some of the tuition for this program may be covered via teaching assistantships. Funding is guaranteed for four years.

QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s degree preferred but all highly qualified candidates will be considered.

APPLICATION: Applications from women and people from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds are encouraged. Interested students should complete the following steps:

1. Identify and contact potential faculty advisors. See the list of Gund Institute Fellows for potential advisors. Fellows expressing particular interest include: Jon Erickson, Josh Farley, Brendan Fisher, Gillian Galford, Bill Keeton, Chris Koliba, Ernesto Mendez, Taylor Ricketts, Joe Roman, Donna Rizzo, Brian Voigt, Lini Wollenberg, Asim Zia.
2. Apply to the appropriate college or school by February 1, 2015 (this may be earlier than their usual deadline). In your application, indicate your interest in the Gund PhD Assistantship and the faculty you have been in touch with. Faculty will nominate candidates for the Gund Assistantship from among those applying to their college or school.