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Graduate Assistantship Openings

The Environmental Studies and Science (ESS) department has two (2) part-time Graduate Assistantship (GA) positions available. Opportunities include: 1. researching the science of science impact and 2. animal policy. Read the full position descriptions below and consider applying. 


Deadline is Monday, August 12th.

Please be aware that graduate students receiving merit scholarships from the university are not permitted to additionally take GA positions. They must choose one or the other. GA’s are awarded on a semester-by-semester basis. Merit scholarships are typically reinstated once the GA position ends.

To apply, email a short statement of how you meet the qualifications and which project(s) you are interested in (no longer than 500 words). Let us know in your statement whether you are also receiving a merit scholarship. Please attach a resume/CV and send to: Prof. Matt Aiello-Lammens (maiellolammens@pace.edu) and Prof. Michelle Land (mland@pace.edu).  
If you haven’t already, we encourage you to complete a FAFSA form to be eligible for other financial award opportunities, such as ESS endowed scholarships.

Part-time Assistantship: A 10-hour per week work assignment – for 15 weeks per semester (150 hours).
Support includes:
  • A stipend of $2,250 per semester
  • Tuition credit for up to 3-graduate credits per semester (required enrollment of 3-credits)


Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated ability to work both independently and in a team setting, including the ability to be self-motivated and meet project goals with minimal supervision 
  • Demonstrated ability to thoroughly research environmental topics using both scholarly and other media sources 
  • Experience presenting and communicating complex topics to diverse audiences 
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Interest in bridging scientific findings with policy innovation


Graduate Assistantship in the Science of Science Impact

Dr. Anne Toomey seeks a graduate student to conduct social science research on the processes through which scientific research can have societal benefits. This could include quantitative or qualitative research with scientists, community-based organizations, or policymakers on what scientific information is needed in practice and policy decisions. Potential research methods would include semi-structured interviews, quantitative surveys, and/or systematic reviews of the literature. The student should have expertise with various social science theories and methods, and excellent written and oral communication skills.

Graduate Assistantship in Animal Policy 
Professor Michelle Land of the Environmental Studies and Science department and director of its Animal Policy Project seeks a graduate assistant to support the project’s mission to safeguard animals—domestic, captive, and wild—through policy design, reform, and advocacy. In particular, the graduate assistant will research animal issues in need of innovative policy solutions, work with coalition partner organizations, and help prepare the legislative / regulatory agenda for our spring 2025 Animal Advocacy Clinic.