Environmental Justice

Job Type
Graduate
Job Rank
Graduate Student
Job Institution
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
Job Description

Graduate Position in Environmental Research and Policy Lab at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

Dr. Bompoti’s Environmental Research and Policy Lab at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering is seeking a graduate student that is interested in environmental justice. The project is funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and focuses on building evidence-based tools for dissemination of environmental, socioeconomic, and public health data, and development of a data reporting platform. You may find more about the project description in the program’s website: https://epaprepared.sites.umassd.edu/

The student is anticipated to start in Spring 2025 under the guidance of Dr. Nefeli Bompoti.

Qualifications:

  • Motivation to conduct research and work with an interdisciplinary research team and communities in New England.
  • Strong background in environmental engineering/science or environmental policy.
  • Strong communication and writing skills.
  • US Citizenship or permanent residence is preferred.
  • Fluency in Spanish is preferred.

Application materials:

  • Curriculum Vitae with relevant education, internship, and research experience.
  • Transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable)
  • A cover letter that demonstrates the student’s interest in the topic and relevant experiences (1 page).

Please submit your application to Dr. Nefeli Bompoti (nbompoti@umassd.edu) by October 31, 2024. Students from underrepresented groups in STEM are highly encouraged to apply to the program and will receive priority.