MS and PhD positions in Environmental Governance at Colorado State University Colorado State University in United States

Social science postdoc opportunity focused on the tensions between solar energy and biodiversity in the Columbia River Basin . The project is supported by the Science for Nature and People Partnership (SNAPP) and will examine how utility-scale solar is planned and deployed, with an emphasis on reducing conflict between renewable energy development, biodiversity, and people. The research will address questions such as how different groups interact with solar projects across jurisdictions, what ch...

University of California Santa Barbara is recruiting a Post-doctoral Scholar in Climate & Energy Politics within the Institute of Energy Efficiency / College of Engineering. The position is part of the 2035 Initiative , described as a “think and do tank” focused on confronting the climate crisis. The scholar will support research on public responses to climate impacts and policies across the world, collaborate with UCSB faculty and national/global partners, and contribute to ongoing political sc...

The University of Notre Dame’s Keough School of Global Affairs is now accepting applications for its Ph.D. in Sustainable Development for a Fall 2027 start. This STEM-designated doctoral program is designed for students interested in sustainable development , climate change mitigation and adaptation , environmental governance , and development policy . The program emphasizes interdisciplinary training, world-class mentorship, and policy-relevant research aimed at improving human well-being, espe...

PhD opportunity in Political Ecology and Commons at BITS Pilani, Hyderabad Campus , with supervision by Lavanya Suresh (Associate Professor). The project is open to candidates interested in Political Ecology , Commons , and related questions in water governance , forest governance , and broader environmental governance . The post emphasizes that strong proposals on adjacent themes are also welcome, as long as they are conceptually grounded and methodologically clear. This is a funded PhD positio...

The University of Notre Dame is accepting applications for its Ph.D. in Sustainable Development for the Fall 2027 intake. Hosted by the Keough School of Global Affairs , this STEM-designated doctoral programme combines rigorous academic training, research, mentorship, and policy engagement for students interested in solving major global challenges. This opportunity is especially relevant for applicants working in sustainable development , climate change , environmental governance , and developme...