Dr. Michael Gavin has shared with us a funded master’s opportunity at Colorado State University. Please reach out to Dr. Gavin directly and not Dr. Cavaliere. Here is more information provided by Dr. Michael Gavin:
Dr. Gavin is recruiting a Masters student that will be supported by a graduate research assistantship (tuition & stipend) to work on an NSF-funded project based at Colorado State University (Fort Collins, Colorado). This project examines the processes that have resulted in current global patterns of biocultural diversity (with particular emphasis on linguistic diversity). The student will have the opportunity to develop a research project linked to the project’s focus, and the student will contribute to the development of teaching unit(s) on biocultural diversity and conservation for undergraduate courses. Candidates will pursue a degree under the primary direction of Dr. Michael Gavin in Human Dimensions of Natural Resources (more details: https://warnercnr.colostate.edu/hdnr/graduate-study/ ) or via the Graduate Degree Program in Ecology (more details: https://ecology.colostate.edu/apply/) (pending acceptance into one of these programs).
Students should have an undergraduate degree in a discipline with clear links to the project’s goals (e.g., in geography, ecology, linguistics, anthropology, education, or allied disciplines) and a competitive cumulative GPA (typically >3.5 out of 4). Preference will be given to students who have demonstrated research experience, as well demonstrated knowledge/experience in the development of teaching materials and/or in quantitative data analysis using R. Interested candidates should send an initial cover letter and CV to michael.gavin@colostate.edu. Note that following initial screening, identified candidates will be required to apply for official acceptance into one of the graduate programs noted above.