Students can work with us on an hourly basis by project if we have determined a need for support. See open student job positions below.
Jobs
We are hiring Postgraduate Research Associate(s) for Summer 2026-Summer 2027.
View the job description and application instructions here.
Capstones & Theses
Dr. Sara Kuebbing can also serve as a mentor on thesis, capstone, or semester long projects. See a list of our potential thesis or capstone topic areas here: ecosystem management, forest ecology, plant ecology, carbon market policy, invasive species, restoration, conservation, natural-climate solutions.
To broaden our bandwidth in time and topics, YASSP Research Staff, Cameron McKenzie, Dr. Alexander Polussa, and Dr. Michelle Kirchner can co-mentor with Dr. Sara Kuebbing and Dr. Mark Bradford.
Dr. Michelle Kirchner’s specialty topics include: biodiversity, insect ecology, community ecology, canopy ecology, integrated pest and pollinator management, ecology.
Dr. Alexander Polussa specializes in soil carbon, soil health, regenerative agriculture.
Cameron McKenzie has expertise in forest ecology and restoration ecology.
Please email Sara at sara.kuebbing@yale.edu with your interest: project type and topic.
Reading & Discussion Group
Students can also join our Reading & Discussion Group held during the semesters weekly and in-person on-campus. Please email yassp@yale.edu if you would like to join our group!