PhD Opportunity in Food, Agriculture and Sustainability

The Ecology, Evolution, Ecosystems & Society (EEES) graduate program at Dartmouth College (New Hampshire, United States) seeks applicants for fully-funded PhD study in the area of sustainability and agro-food supply chains, beginning in September 2020.  One position is currently available, The successful candidate will have a demonstrated capacity for conducting original research, and a commitment to methodologies that integrate the social and biophysical sciences, such as political ecology and/or science and technology studies (STS). A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in one of the environmental social sciences (e.g., geography, environmental studies, anthropology, or rural sociology) is preferable. A few examples of potential research topics include the role of big data and related digital technologies in agriculture, food industry sustainability initiatives, and farmer perspectives on environmental and/or technological change.  Applications are due December 1, 2019. To initiate an application please email a brief statement of interest and a CV to Professor Susanne Freidberg (freidberg@dartmouth.edu).  To learn more about the program please visit the EEES Home Page and to submit an application, please see the Dartmouth School of Graduate and Advanced Studies site.