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The Ph.D. student will be offered three years of funding including a stipend, tuition, and health insurance. The student will be advised by Geoscientist Dr. Brittany Brand (Boise State University), and co-advised by Cultural Anthropologist Dr. Alexa Dietrich (Wagner College) and behavioral psychologist Dr. Michael Lindell (University of Washington).
Interested candidates should apply to the Boise State University Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior Ph.D. program, specifically mentioning the above project and Dr. Brittany Brand as the research advisor.
Research abstract published and presented at a professional meeting
Please contact Dr. Brittany Brand if you have questions. brittanybrand@boisestate.edu
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From: Brittany Brand <brittanybrand@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: PhD Opportunity at Boise State University - Earthquake Attitudes and Preparedness
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We seek a Ph.D. student for a new project titled: Assessing the influence of cultural variables, perceptions, and earthquake hazard information on household emergency preparedness
The project involves assessing the influence of different communication strategies on earthquake preparedness behavior for the Portland (Oregon) Metropolitan Area Latino population. The research will include quantitative (questionnaire) and qualitative (focus groups and intervention training) methods to assess the population's current earthquake knowledge, risk perception, and attitudes toward preparedness, including the influence of past media publications and recent events (i.e., recent devastating earthquakes elsewhere). We will also explore the influence of education strategies such as paper pamphlets, an interactive website, and in-person intervention training on changing preparedness behavior. All materials and intervention will be delivered in Spanish.
Interested candidates should apply to the Boise State University Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior Ph.D. program, specifically mentioning the above project and Dr. Brittany Brand as the research advisor.
Requirements:
- The student will be conducting and analyzing interviews and survey responses with the Latino population; fluency in Spanish is essential.
- Background in social science and qualitative research (preferably Anthropology, Human Geography, or Human ecology)
- Statistical analysis training
- Interest in human behavior related to culture and environmental hazards
- Strong technical communication skills (written and oral)
Strongly Recommended:
- M.S. degree in Cultural Anthropology, Human Geography, Human Ecology, Sociology, or similar)
- Training and experience using GIS
- Previous experience (volunteer or research) with Spanish-speaking populations
- Research published in a peer-reviewed journal
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