DePaul University
Environmental Science and Studies
Graduate Assistant Position
The MS Environmental Science program at DePaul University is recruiting for one (1) two-year DEI Graduate Assistantship (GA) for a thesis student beginning* the program in Fall 2024.
This student GA will receive a partial tuition remission (48 of 52 credit hours) as well as a 13 hour per week stipend ($19/hour) during academic quarters (three (3), 10-week quarters per academic year).
To apply: Please submit your application for the MS Environmental Science program (https://grad.depaul.edu/apply/) ,where you will be asked to submit basic applicant information, transcripts for all previous universities attended, 1-2 letters of recommendation, and a Personal Statement.
IMPORTANT: To be considered for the funded GA position: After the main text of your ~1-page Personal Statement, please answer the following questions after a bolded section heading reading, Additional Questions for GA Applicants.” (If you’ve already applied and been admitted to the program for Fall 2024, please re-submit your application materials and amended personal statement with the following questions to cklimas@depaul.edu to be considered for the GA position.)
- Please indicate your interest in and preparedness for graduate-level research in the environmental sciences. Describe here any previous research experiences, as well as any professional or volunteer experiences that might be relevant to your potential thesis research. (Max. 400 words)
- Please briefly describe the faculty and/or research project you would like to work on if admitted to the MS Environmental Science program. It is strongly encouraged that you look at ENV faculty websites and reach out to current ENV faculty members to discuss potential MS thesis research topics/projects; if you have spoken with a professor, especially if you have secured their support as a potential thesis research advisor, please indicate this in your reply to this question. (Max. 400 words)
- What does diversity, equity, or inclusion mean to you? Please describe your values related to DEI and your experiences working with diverse populations. (Max. 400 words)
Timeline: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and admissions decisions are made ~4 weeks after you submit your application. To be considered for the GA position, students must submit their application before June 7, 2024. Priority will be given to applications received by May 19th. All applications for the GA position submitted before the deadline will be evaluated competitively and the admitted student awarded the GA position will be notified by the end of June or sooner.
Questions/Contact: With any question about this position or the program in general, please contact MS Environmental Science Program Director and ENV faculty member Dr. Christie Klimas cklimas@depaul.edu
