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PhD and MS Assistantships in Coastal Hydrology/Hydrodynamics at LSU
Louisiana State University, Louisiana, United States
Start reviewing process: 16 February 2022


I am currently recruiting creative graduate students interested in coastal hydrodynamics and hydrology to join my research group at Louisiana State University (Department of Oceanography and Coastal Sciences: http://www.lsu.edu/cce/graduate/docs/index.php). I have two funded positions (stipend + tuition): a PhD assistantship (up to 5 years of funding) and an MS assistantship (2 years of funding). Both positions will be funded by NSF. Applications will be accepted right away and the positions will remain open until filled with anticipated start dates of Fall 2022 (Spring 2023 may be okay). The project addresses an urgent need in hydrology to understand how hydrological process evolve in non-stationary ecosystems. To do this, we will investigate how water transport patterns and timescales evolve as a function of long-term morphological change and short-term hydrodynamic perturbations in river deltas. Field work, numerical modeling, and network analysis/graph theory will primarily be used to solve these problems and I am open to fun, creative approaches driven by students.


My group works to understand how water transport and hydraulic connectivity affect ecology (algal blooms, nutrients, etc.) and morphological development (e.g., deltaic growth) in coastal environments. We use field work and numerical modeling in our research projects. We also build cool hydraulics experiments to share with students at Baton Rouge Schools, which is super fun. Experience with field work, programming (Matlab or other languages), or numerical modeling is a plus. Applicants from underrepresented groups in STEM are encouraged to apply in addition to students with backgrounds in non-oceanographic fields such (e.g., engineering, geosciences, physics, mathematics, etc.). All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, identity, or disability. I’m committed to fostering an inclusive environment within my research group and at LSU. Prospective students should know that LSU has mandatory fees, but I am committed to stipends that partially offset the additional fees to maintain a competitive stipend.

For more information please visit my website (https://matthewhiatt.wixsite.com/coastalhydrolsu) and I encourage prospective students to contact me at mhiatt1@lsu.edu with their CV and a short description of background/interest. Please express your interest for the graduate program by filling out this free pre-application form (https://www.lsu.edu/cce/graduate/docs/admission/preapplication.php).


I hope to hear from you!
Matt


Matt Hiatt
assistant professor
dept. of oceanography & coastal sciences
coastal studies institute fellow
louisiana state university
2235 energy, coast, & environment bldg.
mhiatt1@lsu.edu
Research Website: https://matthewhiatt.wixsite.com/coastalhydrolsu

Pronouns: he/him/his

Of interest for:
  • Coastal Working Group
  • Hydrology Focus Research Group