Colorado State University is inviting applications for a PhD Graduate Teaching Assistantship beginning in August 2027. The position is based in Dr Christina T. Cavaliere’s Critical Conservation Lab, within the Department of Human Dimensions of Natural Resources.

The doctoral researcher will pursue an independent project examining tourism and biocultural conservation, potentially addressing protected areas, wildlife, equity, recreation, gender, climate change, sustainability, policy or governance.

Applicants must hold a master’s degree with a research thesis in an area related to tourism and conservation, alongside experience in qualitative and quantitative research methods.

The assistantship provides tuition support and teaching assistantship funding for the first year, with subsequent funding subject to annual review.

Applications should be emailed to christina.cavaliere@colostate.edu by 15 February 2027. Required documents include an academic CV, writing sample, GRE results, unofficial undergraduate and master’s transcripts, cover letter, three-page research proposal with APA references, three academic reference letters, and TOEFL scores where applicable. Documents should be submitted as separate, numbered PDF files. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

View the official announcement and application requirements.