Open Positions
Master’s in Arts/Science Student
I am looking for a bright and curious mind to join my lab beginning Fall 2024. Possible projects include:
Examining planning processes for implementing green infrastructure practices across 19 cities
Exploring green infrastructure planning practices in Charlotte and their relationship to property development and/or transportation investments
Assessing resident perspectives of green space and green infrastructure in Charlotte or other cities.
Interested students should email Dr. Hoover to discuss research interests, and provide a CV, statement of interest and names for two references.
Responsibilities vary by project but may include the following:
Attending weekly to bi-weekly meetings with Dr. Hoover
Collection and data cleaning of city planning documents, development and contracting records
Document and content analysis
Possible community engagement with residents in the Charlotte community
Survey design and survey implementation in Charlotte and other cities.
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
A Completed BA or BS by Fall 2024 and admission into the Geography and Earth Sciences MS/MA program.
Background or strong interest in environmental studies, sciences, planning, green space and/or environmental justice.
Ability to work independently with scheduled check-ins. Prior writing and research experience preferred but not required.
Experience and/or interest in qualitative coding software such as NVivo, Dedoose or Atlas.TI
Experience and/or interest in software coding language R, tidyverse and plotly
Compensation
This is a two-year, 9-month contract for 20 hours per week at $7,800 per year. Additional summer funding contingent upon available monies and performance (~$4,000 per summer).
Summer Undergraduate Assistant
I am looking for a bright and curious mind interested in summer research for 2024. Possible projects entail:
Examining attitudes and experiences with trees in Charlotte, NC.
Assessing resident perspectives of green space and green infrastructure in Charlotte or other cities.
Interested students should email Dr. Hoover for details.
Possible Responsibilities Include
Attending weekly meetings with Dr. Hoover
Document and content analysis
Survey design
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
A background or strong interest in environmental studies, sciences, and/or environmental justice.
Ability to work independently.
Strong writing skills preferred but not required.
Experience and/or interest in qualitative coding software such as NVivo, Dedoose or Atlas.TI
Experience and/or interest in talking to people and initiating conversations with strangers
Compensation
Hourly rate forthcoming