Position
Dr. Ian Munanura invites applications from doctoral students for a graduate assistantship position in his lab at Oregon State University. The successful candidate will commence their role as a research and teaching assistant in Fall 2024, with a funded stipend and tuition. This assistantship will be dedicated to researching barriers that impede people from diverse cultural backgrounds to recreate in forest landscapes in Oregon. The selected candidate will be able to work in a dynamic team fostering more inclusive forest recreation in Oregon. We seek a candidate with a strong educational background, practical field experience, a solid foundation in social science research, advanced quantitative skills, and a proven track record of scholarly contributions.
Qualifications and Responsibilities Required Qualifications:
- Master’s degree: Possession of a graduate degree in a field aligned with parks and outdoor recreation.
- Field research experience: Demonstrable hands-on experience conducting field research within parks and outdoor recreation, showcasing a practical understanding of field research challenges and dynamics.
- Social science research expertise: A demonstrated track record of excellence in social science research, underscoring the understanding of processes and complexities inherent in social science studies.
- Quantitative data analysis skills: Proficiency in quantitative data analysis, showcasing tangible skills and knowledge needed to interpret and draw meaningful insights from the data collected.
- Publication in a peer-reviewed journal: Applicant must have at least one first-author publication in a peerreviewed journal, reflecting the candidate’s capacity to make valuable scholarly contributions.
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience in research grant writing.
- Demonstrable interest in advancing inclusive outdoor recreation.
How to Apply:
If you are an interested and qualified candidate, please email Dr. Ian Munanura at ian.munanura@oregonstate.edu to express your interest. Please attach your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and research interests.
About Forest Ecosystems and Society (FES)
The FES department at Oregon State University is globally recognized for its excellence in education, outreach, and research across forest science, natural resources, tourism, recreation, and adventure leadership. Our students and faculty contribute to impactful research, study, and work in diverse locations such as Corvallis, Oregon State University-Cascades in Bend, and worldwide. Joining our community opens doors to many opportunities in forests, national parks, government agencies, and non-governmental organizations, with our research influencing policies globally and outreach programs benefiting communities throughout Oregon.
About the College of Forestry (COF)
The COF at Oregon State University is a leader in transforming education, research, and policy for managing and sustaining working forest ecosystems in the 21st century. Our world-class education prepares students for diverse opportunities after graduation, and our role as a trusted authority and global leader in outreach and research informs policy and business decisions across the forest landscape, integrating Traditional Ecological Knowledge and various ways of understanding.
About Oregon State University (OSU)
Oregon State University, nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, is a distinguished public land-grant research university. Its Corvallis campus offers a picturesque setting with extensive mountain biking and hiking trails, a river ideal for boating or kayaking, and a vibrant downtown with local cuisine and cultural events. With over 37,000 students enrolled in 2023, OSU is the largest university in the state and is classified among R1-Doctoral Universities with very high research activity.
