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I am recruiting interested PhD students and postdocs to join my research group at Washington University in St. Louis (WUSTL) in 2020.
Projects should largely be dictated by individual research interests, but jumping off points include:
* "Unpacking" the state function of incipient motion in gravel rivers
* Interplay of abrasion and plucking as mechanisms for bedrock incision
* Biological and physical controls on the evolution of rocky coasts
* Erosion and geomorphology in the Ozark Mountains
The WUSTL geomorphology lab utilizes a using a combination of approaches, including (but not limited to) physical experiments, numerical methods, environmental seismology, and other field observations. Students and postdocs are expected to be comfortable with quantitative methods of scientific inquiry. More information can be found on my personal webpage: https://cmasteller.wixsite.com/geomorph/opportunities.
Interested students and postdocs are encouraged to contact me directly (cmasteller@epsc.wustl.edu) and include some information regarding their research interests, previous experience, and a copy of their CV.
Prospective post-docs are encouraged to include a one page statement of interest including specific project ideas with their inquiry.
Potential students can find more information regarding the graduate program and application process here: https://eps.wustl.edu/graduate. Applications are due January 1, 2020.
The Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences (https://artsci.wustl.edu/) at WUSTL houses a diverse set of researchers with strengths in geochemistry, geophysics, geobiology, and planetary science. WUSTL EPS also has strong ties with the Tyson Environmental Research Center and Field Station (https://tyson.wustl.edu/), the McDonnell Center for Space Sciences (https://mcss.wustl.edu/), and the Fossett Lab for Virtual Planetary Exploration (https://virtualplanet.wustl.edu/).
Cheers,
Claire
Claire Masteller (she/her)<br>
Alexander von Humboldt Postdoctoral Research Fellow<br>
Section 4.6: Geomorphology<br>
GFZ - German Research Centre for Geosciences<br>
Potsdam, Germany<br>
http://cmasteller.wix.com/geomorph<br>
Assistant Professor<br>
Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences<br>
Washington University in St. Louis<br>
St. Louis, Missouri<br>
https://eps.wustl.edu/people/claire-masteller
I am recruiting one Ph.D. student to join the Hydrologic Interfaces and Processes Laboratory (https://www.boisestate.edu/coen-hip/) for Fall 2025. This position is fully funded and supports student tuition, benefits, and a competitive graduate stipend. While there is flexibility on the potential research projects, all projects focus on bacterially mediated reactive transport in confined geometries. Potential projects include:
* Using experiments and modeling to investigate the fate of pharmaceuticals and their degradation byproducts in river sediments (https://www.boisestate.edu/coen-hip/research-themes/fluvial-reactive-transport/).
* Investigating feedbacks between mass transport, microbial growth, and reactions in confined flows (e.g., groundwater, the human gut) using microfluidics (https://www.boisestate.edu/coen-hip/research-themes/bacterial-growth-and-function-in-confined-flows/).
Please click here (https://www.boisestate.edu/coen-hip/opportunities/) or review the attached job flyer for information.
Thank you, Kevin
Kevin R. Roche, Ph.D.<br>
Assistant Professor<br>
Dept of Civil Engineering<br>
Boise State University<br>
he/him/his<br> +
I am recruiting one PhD student to join my group in the Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) Department at Florida A&M University (FAMU)—Florida State University (FSU) College of Engineering as a graduate research assistant beginning Spring 2022. The student will receive stipend, full tuition waive and benefits.
REQUIRED/DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
· A degree in engineering (civil, agricultural, water resources or environmental), sciences (environmental, earth or computer) or any closely related field
· Understanding of hydro-biogeochemical processes in coupled inland-estuary systems
· Strong analytical and quantitative skills
· Computer programming (R, MATLAB or Python), data management, watershed modeling, Machine Learning techniques, water quality modeling, time series analyses and geospatial analyses (e.g., GIS)
· Independency, communication, presentation (oral and written), fast learning and the ability to work in an interdisciplinary team and with a group of stakeholders
Highly motivated applicants should contact Dr. Ebrahim Ahmadisharaf (eahmadisharaf@eng.famu.fsu.edu) with their CV, unofficial transcripts, copy of English test scores (for non-English speaking applicants) and a brief statement describing how their interests connect to this research project. See the attachment for details. +
I am recruiting one PhD student to join my research group in the Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) Department at Florida A&M University (FAMU)—Florida State University (FSU) College of Engineering as a graduate research assistant beginning Fall 2022. The student will receive stipend, full tuition waiver and benefits.
PROJECT
The student will be primarily working on a funded research project by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for vulnerability assessments of coastal areas to harmful algae bloom (HAB). This project is led by Dr. Ebrahim Ahmadisharaf in the CEE Department at FSU in collaboration with Dr. Ming Ye in the Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences (EOAS) at FSU. The student is expected to publish the project findings in peer-reviewed journal articles.
REQUIRED/DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
• Holding a master’s degree in engineering (civil, agricultural, water resources or environment), sciences (environmental, earth or computer) or any closely related field
• Understanding of natural and anthropogenic processes related to HAB occurrence in coupled inland-coastal systems
• Computer programming (R, MATLAB or Python), pre- and post- processing satellite imagery, big data analytics, data fusion, Machine Learning techniques, remote sensing, water quality modeling, time series analyses and geospatial analyses (e.g., GIS)
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Independency, communication, presentation (oral and written), fast learning and the ability to work in an interdisciplinary team.
ABOUT US
FAMU-FSU College of Engineering is a joint college between FSU and FAMU in the capital of Florida, Tallahassee. It is classified by Carnegie as an R1 rank (Doctoral Universities — Highest Research Activity). The CEE Department is home to Resilient Infrastructure and Disaster Response (RIDER) Center, a highly interdisciplinary research center with several labs and facilities related to water resources, environment, construction and transportation. Tallahassee is also located within a short drive to multiple national parks and beaches, providing several opportunities for outdoor activities.
IF INTERESTED…
Highly motivated applicants should contact Dr. Ebrahim Ahmadisharaf (eahmadisharaf@eng.famu.fsu.edu) with their CV, unofficial transcripts, copy of English test scores (for non-English speaking applicants), GRE scores and a brief statement describing how their interests connect to this research project. Students should visit FSU Graduate Admission and FAMU-FSU College of Engineering Graduate Admission about the admission requirements and application deadlines.
I am recruiting one graduate student at the PhD level to join the Fluvial Landscape Dynamics (FLUD) Group at Texas A&M University starting in Fall 2023. Funding will be available through a combination of graduate research assistantship for an NSF-funded project led by Dr. İnci Güneralp and teaching assistantship. Research topics will be centered around developing innovative nature-based solutions for effective and sustainable mitigation of river flooding and management of freshwater resources within lowland landscapes, where nature, people, and built environment interact and coevolve. There will be opportunities for collaborations with researchers from social and behavioral sciences and public policy.
The applicant is expected to have: (1) a background in a geomorphology, hydrology, or related fields (undergraduate or master’s degree); (2) experience in at least one of the following: hydromorphodynamic modeling, programing (Python, R), Geographical Information Systems, and remote sensing (multispectral, hyperspectral); (3) independent research and teamwork skills; and (4) strong written and oral communication skills.
Interested students are encouraged to contact me at iguneralp@tamu.edu for more information or to discuss their research interests. Please include a copy of your academic CV and brief statement of research interests. Texas A&M University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, and the University especially encourages applications from women and minorities. Applicants from underrepresented groups in geosciences are especially encouraged to apply.
Applications will be accepted through December 30, 2022. GRE scores are not required to apply. For more information on the application process, please visit https://geography.tamu.edu/academics/graduate-programs/index.html
Thank you,<br>
inci
Inci Guneralp, Ph.D.<br>
Associate Professor<br>
Department of Geography<br>
Texas A&M University<br>
College Station, TX 77843-3147<br>
I am recruiting three PhD students at the University of Florida (UF), in the Department of Coastal Engineering. Anyone with interests in coastal, estuarine, or riverine hydrodynamics, eco-morphodynamics, or water quality is encouraged to apply. I am looking for highly skilled students with a strong interest in computer modeling and field work. Three topics are available: Topic 1 focuses on numerical modeling of the impact of oyster reefs on coastal morphodynamics using 2D and 3D numerical models (Delft3D and OpenFOAM). Topic 2 involves numerical modeling of the impact of mussels on marsh morphodynamics with 2D and 3D numerical models (Delft3D). Topic 3 combines hydrodynamic modeling and field-measured denitrification/assimilation rates to quantify the nitrogen removal capacity of oyster reefs in estuaries. I am particularly interested in applicants with a strong background in numerical modeling. Experience with Delft3D or OpenFOAM is preferred, but any modeling experience is welcome. The strongest applicants will have excellent mathematical and numerical skills, as well as strong programming abilities (e.g., Fortran, C++, MATLAB, Python). Applicants should send their CV and transcripts to alberto.canestrelli@essie.ufl.edu and include in a short email whether they are interested in one specific position or all of them, and what motivates their interest. The starting date for these positions is January 31, 2026 (later starting date might be possible) and applications will be reviewed until the positions are filled. +
I am recruiting two postdoctoral scholars to join my research group in the Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) Department and the Resilient Infrastructure and Disaster Response (RIDER) Center at Florida State University (FSU) beginning as early as Dec 2022 and as late as Feb 2023. The postdocs will be supported for 18 months, with the possibility of extension depending on funding availability. The selected candidates will present their research findings in peer-reviewed articles and conferences. It is also expected that the postdocs contribute to student mentoring and assist in writing research grants.
'''Position 1: Predicting coastal and inland floods under sea level rise'''<br>
This position can be started in Feb 2023.<br>
''REQUIRED/DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS''<br>
* Holding a doctoral degree in engineering (civil, agricultural, water resources or environmental), sciences (environmental, geographical or earth) or any closely related field
* Understanding of physical processes related to inland and coastal floods in coupled inland-coastal systems under climate change and sea level rise as well as knowledge of hydrologic and hydrodynamic modeling of floods via physically-based models (HEC-RAS, ICPR, ADCIRC and SLOSH)
* Computer programming (R, MATLAB or Python) and stochastic, statistical, time series and geospatial analyses (e.g., GIS)
* Strong analytical and quantitative skills
* Independency, communication, presentation (oral and written), fast learning and the ability to work in an interdisciplinary team.
'''Position 2: Predicting harmful algae blooms in estuaries'''<br>
This position can be started immediately.<br>
''REQUIRED/DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS''<br>
* Holding a doctoral degree in engineering (civil, agricultural, water resources or environmental), sciences (environmental, geographical or earth) or any closely related field
* Understanding of physical and biogeochemical processes related to HABs in coupled inland-coastal systems as well as knowledge of machine learning algorithms
* Computer programming (R, MATLAB or Python) and stochastic, statistical, time series and geospatial analyses (e.g., GIS)
* Strong analytical and quantitative skills
* Independency, communication, presentation (oral and written), fast learning and the ability to work in an interdisciplinary team.
'''ABOUT US'''<br>
Located in the capital of Florida, Tallahassee, FSU is classified by Carnegie as an R1 rank (Doctoral Universities — Highest Research Activity). The CEE Department is home to the RIDER Center, an interdisciplinary research center with several labs and facilities related to water resources, environment, construction and transportation. Tallahassee is also located within a short drive to multiple national parks and beaches, providing several opportunities for outdoor activities.
'''IF INTERESTED…'''<br>
Highly motivated applicants should contact Dr. Ebrahim Ahmadisharaf (eahmadisharaf@eng.famu.fsu.edu) with their CV, unofficial transcripts and a brief statement describing how their interests can contribute to the research topics.
Ebrahim Ahmadisharaf, PhD<br>
Assistant Research Professor<br>
Resilient Infrastructure and Disaster Response (RIDER) Center (https://rider.eng.famu.fsu.edu/)<br>
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (https://www.eng.famu.fsu.edu/cee)<br>
Website: https://eahmadis.weebly.com/<br>
I am recruiting two postdoctoral scholars to join my research group in the Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) Department at Florida State University (FSU) beginning November 2022. The postdocs will be supported for 18 months, with the possibility of extension depending on funding availability.
Position 1: Predicting compounding floods under sea level rise
Position 2: Prediction of harmful algae blooms using machine learning
PROJECTS
My group currently has multiple research projects funded by National Science Foundation, Environmental Protection Agency and Florida Department of Environmental Protection on the broad area of water resources and hydrology. The topics include predicting compounding floods, climate change and sea level rise impacts, surface water pollution and harmful algae bloom (HAB). While the postdoc will primarily focus on modeling compounding floods in coastal areas, involvement in other projects may be expected on a need basis. The selected candidate will present the findings in peer-reviewed articles and conferences. It is also expected that the postdoc contributes to student mentoring and assist in writing research grants.
REQUIRED/DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
Holding a doctoral degree in engineering (civil, agricultural, water resources or environmental), sciences (environmental, geographical or earth) or any closely related field
Computer programming (R, MATLAB or Python) and stochastic, statistical, time series and geospatial analyses (e.g., GIS)
Strong analytical and quantitative skills
Independency, communication, presentation (oral and written), fast learning and the ability to work in an interdisciplinary team.
For HAB position: Understanding of physical and biogeochemical processes related to HAB in coupled inland-coastal systems as well as knowledge of machine learning algorithms
For flooding position: Understanding of physical processes related to compounding floods in coupled inland-coastal systems under climate change and sea level rise as well as knowledge of hydrologic and hydrodynamic modeling of floods via physically-based models (HEC-RAS, ICPR, ADCIRC and SLOSH)
ABOUT US
Located in the capital of Florida, Tallahassee, FSU is classified by Carnegie as an R1 rank (Doctoral Universities — Highest Research Activity). The CEE Department is home to the Resilient Infrastructure and Disaster Response (RIDER) Center, an interdisciplinary research center with several labs and facilities related to water resources, environment, construction and transportation. Tallahassee is also located within a short drive to multiple national parks and beaches, providing several opportunities for outdoor activities.
IF INTERESTED…
Highly motivated applicants should contact Dr. Ebrahim Ahmadisharaf (eahmadisharaf@eng.famu.fsu.edu) with their CV, unofficial transcripts and a brief statement describing how their interests can contribute to the research topics.
I am recruiting up to two PhD students to join my group in the Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) Department at Florida State University (FSU) beginning as early as Fall 2020 and as late as Fall 2021. Admitted graduate students will receive full tuition, stipend, and benefits.
Recent and planned projects in my group include impact of nonstationary stressors—climate and land use change—on hydrology, water quality, and ecology; impact of coastal hazards on urban infrastructure systems and risk and vulnerability assessments; green infrastructure planning and implementation; developing integrated decision support system tools for evaluating urban stormwater management alternatives; and applying smart city technologies to stormwater systems. Additional details are provided in my website (https://www.nasrinalamdari.com/).
Interested candidates may email me with their CV, unofficial transcripts, copy of TOEFL/IELTS scores (non-English speaking students) and a brief statement describing how their interests connect to my research areas. Candidates should have a BSc and MSc in civil and environmental engineering, agricultural & biological engineering, environmental sciences, or related field. It is expected that the candidates have some experience in programming (R, MATLAB, or Python), watershed modeling and geospatial analysis (e.g. GIS).
Interested students should contact Dr. Nasrin Alamdari (alamdari@mines.edu) and visit CEE admission requirement at FSU Graduate Admission webpage (https://admissions.fsu.edu/graduate/) to learn about requirements and deadline. Detailed graduate admission requirements can be found here (https://www.eng.famu.fsu.edu/prospective/graduate/admissions-requirements). More information about Florida State University can be found at FSU webpage (https://www.fsu.edu/). +
I am searching for a postdoc to join my research group at Tulane University. The position is broadly defined and not tied to a specific project. So if you have research interest in the broadly defined fields of sediment transport, morphodynamics in net depositional settings, and/or stratigraphy please consider applying. I will start reviewing applications on 15 September and hope to identify a candidate to start sometime in the spring of 2022 (hoping early spring, but am flexible). Here is the link to apply: http://apply.interfolio.com/111806
More on the position:
'''Description'''<br>
The Tulane Sediment Dynamics and Stratigraphy (TSDS) Lab at Tulane University is seeking applications for a post-doctoral research associate to work on questions in the field of sediment transport, morphodynamics, and stratigraphy. The exact topic of the research performed by the postdoctoral researcher can be self-motivated and defined but should be synergistic with ongoing research in the TSDS lab or align with research interest of the lab PI, Kyle Straub. Broad research areas tackled by the TSDS lab include inversion of strata for paleo-environmental signals, morphodynamics of deltaic landscapes, sediment transport dynamics of turbidity currents, and stratigraphic architecture of continental slope deposits. Research tools commonly employed in the TSDS lab include physical and numerical experiments and interpretation of 3D seismic data. Additional responsibilities will include mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students working in the TSDS lab and assisting Straub in preparation of grant proposals. Initial position is for 1 year, starting as soon as possible but no later than Feb. 1, 2023; renewal for up to 3 additional years dependent upon performance and funding. Position will remain open until filled.
'''Qualifications'''<br>
Candidates for this position are expected to hold a PhD in Geosciences, with a specialty in Earth Surface Processes and/or Stratigraphy. Excellent organization, written and oral communication, and interpersonal skills are required. Applicants should be able to independently acquire, analyze, and compile data to create clear, concise, and well-documented written reports and presentations. Fluency in data analysis with Matlab, Python, and/or R required.
Best,<br>
Kyle
Kyle M. Straub (he / him)<br>
Professor and Chair of Earth and Environmental Sciences<br>
202 Blessey Hall<br>
Tulane University<br>
6823 St. Charles Avenue<br>
New Orleans, LA 70118-5698<br>
Email: kmstraub@tulane.edu<br>
Website: https://sse.tulane.edu/eens/faculty/straub<br>
I am searching for a postdoctoral researcher to join my group at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Funding is guaranteed until fall 2027 at least. The start date is flexible, but sooner is better.
The general area of research would be hydrogeologic and geomorphologic dynamics in mountainous and coastal environments. There is flexibility in terms of specific directions/questions. The ideal candidate would have the following skills (not necessarily all):
* Remote sensing
* Hydrologic modeling
* Geospatial data science/GIS
* Geomorphic modeling and analysis tools
* Optional: Experience and interest in doing fieldwork. The beautiful Smoky Mountains could be your research playground!
In addition to these skills, the ideal candidate would be an excellent team player and have an interest in mentoring graduate and undergraduate students in the group. The selected person would also be encouraged to apply for funding, but that is not a requirement.
Interested people should email me directly (apaldor@utk.edu) and attach their CV. Please write in your email a short motivation statement (1-2 paragraphs) on specific directions/questions you would like to investigate.
Best,<br>
Anner
Anner Paldor<br>
Don Jones Assistant Professor in Hydrogeology<br>
Department of Earth, Environmental, and Planetary Sciences<br>
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville<br>
apaldor@utk.edu, homepage (https://eeps.utk.edu/person/anner-paldor/)<br> +
I am seeking a PhD student and a post-doctoral researcher to join the geomorphology group at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst. The student and post-doc will work on a project funded by the U.S. Department of Energy at the East River watershed near Crested Butte, Colorado: https://watershed.lbl.gov/. The overall goal of the project is to advance our quantitative understanding of the importance biotic and abiotic processes play in influencing chemical weathering rates and solute generation in mountain landscapes. The East River is an exciting hub of biogeochemical, critical zone, hydrology, and surface process research and this is a great opportunity for motivated individuals to become involved in a dynamic scientific community.
The PhD student will develop a project focusing on the influence of vegetation, climate, and lithology on physical and chemical weathering rates and will receive training in cosmogenic nuclide and solid-phase geochemistry methods, as well as in techniques for analyzing and modeling a diverse suite of spatial and timeseries datasets (lidar, imagery, climatology) available for the East River watershed. UMass has excellent clean lab facilities for cosmogenic nuclide geochemistry.
The post-doctoral researcher will develop a project focused on assessing the influence of different geomorphic transport processes on solute generation using aqueous geochemistry and reactive transport modeling methods. The post-doctoral researcher will also collaborate with Dr. Matt Winnick, who runs to UMass Environmental Geochemistry Laboratory on analytical and computational methods.
Please contact me for more information about the positions and surface process research at UMass. There will also be opportunities to collaborate between these projects as well as with other UMass faculty and scientists at DOE national labs. Field work for both positions will begin in summer 2022.
'''How to apply:'''
Graduate students should apply by submitting applications to the UMass-Amherst Graduate School by 5 January 2022: https://www.umass.edu/graduate/programs/geosciences. Our department has developed a wholistic approach for evaluating applicants and does not require the GRE. I encourage potential applicants to reach out to me before the deadline and I can provide details regarding the application process.
Post-doctoral researchers should apply by sending a cover letter describing research interests, a CV, and names and contact information of three references to Isaac Larsen (ilarsen@umass.edu). Review of applications will begin on 1 November and continue until the position is filled.
I encourage individuals from all backgrounds, especially those that are under-represented in the geosciences, to apply.
'''About UMass:'''
UMass Amherst is the Commonwealth's flagship research campus. Located in the Pioneer Valley of western Massachusetts, the town and campus offer a rich cultural environment in a rural setting, with proximity to urban centers. The Department of Geosciences and the School for Earth and Sustainability have a vibrant, critical mass of faculty, postdocs, and students working on physical and chemical processes on Earth's surface and near-surface environments.
UMass Amherst is committed to a policy of equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military status, or genetic information in employment, admission to and participation in academic programs, activities, and services, and the selection of vendors who provide services or products to the University. To fulfill that policy, UMass Amherst is further committed to a program of affirmative action to eliminate or mitigate artificial barriers and to increase opportunities for the recruitment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and covered veterans. It is the policy of the UMass Amherst to comply with the applicable federal and state statutes, rules, and regulations concerning equal opportunity and affirmative action.
Isaac Larsen<br>
Assistant Professor<br>
Department of Geosciences<br>
School for Earth and Sustainability<br>
627 North Pleasant Street<br>
238 Morrill Science Center II<br>
University of Massachusetts<br>
Amherst, MA 01003-9297<br>
ilarsen@umass.edu<br>
https://www.geo.umass.edu/people/isaac-larsen<br>
I am seeking a PhD student to join me in the Department of Earth Sciences at University College London to work on a recently funded project through the Royal Society. This position is open to people of all nationalities. The project focuses on using noble gas cosmogenic nuclides to better understand the information recorded in river sediment and integrating these new analyses into landscape evolution models.
The project will be co-supervised by Dr Matthew Fox at UCL and Prof Fin Stuart at the Scottish Universities Environmental Research Centre (SUERC). Laboratory work will be conducted in the London Geochronology Centre at UCL and at SUERC. Fieldwork will be conducted in Hawai'i and the Sierra Nevada, California. The deadline to apply is the 4th of January 2024.
More information can be found at https://bit.ly/cosmicland
Feel free to contact me with questions (byron.adams@ucl.ac.uk).
Best wishes,<br>
Byron
Byron A. Adams, PhD<br>
Royal Society Dorothy Hodgkin Fellow and Lecturer/Assistant Professor<br>
University College London<br>
Department of Earth Sciences<br>
5 Gower Place<br>
London, WC1E 6BS<br>
United Kingdom<br>
Email: byron.adams@UCL.ac.uk<br>
Office: Kathleen Lonsdale Building, Room 114<br>
Website: https://baadams.github.io/<br> +
I am seeking a PhD student to join my group at the University of Massachusetts Boston starting in Fall 2026. The candidate will have the opportunity to work on topics such as:
Information-theoretic and machine learning approaches to hydrologic process understanding;
Sustainable urban stormwater management, green infrastructure, and smart water systems.
The project will involve numerical modeling and data-driven analysis, and/or field investigation of urban or natural watersheds. Students will have the flexibility to pursue related research directions aligned with their interests.
UMass Boston is the only public research university in Boston, located on the scenic Boston waterfront and surrounded by a vibrant ecosystem of universities, research centers, and innovation hubs. The School for the Environment emphasizes interdisciplinary and applied environmental research, integrating natural sciences, data science, and social sciences to address urban and coastal sustainability challenges.
Applicants with backgrounds in hydrology, water resources, environmental or civil engineering, data science, smart city, or related fields are encouraged to apply. Strong programming and quantitative analysis skills are desirable. The position comes with full financial support (tuition and stipend).
If you are interested, please send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your research motivation to yang.yang@umb.edu.
Best regards,
Yang Yang, PhD<br>
Assistant Professor in Water Resources Sustainability<br>
School for the Environment<br>
University of Massachusetts Boston<br>
🌐 https://yyanghydro.github.io/<br>
🌐 https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=MwOs6FMAAAAJ<br> +
I am seeking a PhD student to join the Department of Geosciences at the University of South Florida, St. Petersburg campus. The student will focus on investigating sea level changes (tides, waves, surges, etc.), extreme events, and the impacts of flooding on coastal communities.
The candidate will join a recently funded NASA-funded project focused on using coastal altimetry data, machine learning, and statistical methods to reconstruct and analyze storm surges and extreme water levels on a global scale.
A background in coastal-related processes and experience with coding, statistics, or numerical modeling is desirable.
Interested candidates should send their CV to me at a.enriquez@ucf.edu. Please feel free to share this with potential candidates.
Thank you,
Alex Enriquez +
I am seeking a highly motivated Doctoral Research Assistant to investigate the signature of urbanization on the evolution and function, specifically infiltration, of urban riparian zone. This project will explore how urban sediment loads and activities associated with urbanization alter riparian floodplain surfaces, altering the hydrologic functions of the floodplain over time.
Project Overview: The growth of urban areas exacerbates environmental challenges, notably flow regimes that can exacerbate flooding. Riparian floodplains are responsible for ecosystem services critical to flooding, urban heat, and environmental health. Alteration to the urban sediment load drives changes not only to the draining channels, but impacts the form and function of downstream floodplains. This investigation has implications for challenges such as flooding, contaminant transport, infrastructure stability, and optimizing floodplain ecosystem services is not possible without a fundamental understanding urban fluvial sediment dynamics.
Key Responsibilities:
* Conduct research on a local creek through some field sampling and laboratory testing
* Develop hydrologic and geomorphic models to integrate monitoring data
* Develop physics guided – machine learning models to describe hydraulics and sediment transport
Qualifications:
* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering or a closely related field.
* Strong interest in interdisciplinary research integrating technology, community needs, and policy.
* Experience or interest in AI applications, data science, and real-time monitoring systems.
* Excellent written and oral communication skills.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Familiarity with field sampling
* Experience with AI and machine learning applications in environmental systems.
Working at Villanova: The Villanova Center for Resilient Water Systems (VCRWS), part of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Villanova University, has the mission to engage with society to create resilient solutions to global water challenges. Villanova University is a national university with doctoral and master's programs. Aligning with Villanova’s mission veritas, unitas, and caritas, we value and seek to empower all members of our community to develop their potential, bring their full self to the goals of VCRWS, and engage in a community of inclusion. This mission is a common responsibility for all VCRWS members.
Benefits:
* Competitive stipend and tuition remission.
* Opportunity to work on a cutting-edge, cross-disciplinary project with real-world impact.
* Mentorship and collaboration with leading experts in civil engineering, environmental science, computer science, urban planning, and policy.
* Potential for professional development, including conference presentations and publication opportunities.
This position offers the chance to engage in transformative research that combines technology, community empowerment, and environmental sustainability to improve urban stormwater solutions. If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact on urban environments through innovative engineering, I encourage you to apply!
To apply, please send a CV to Dr. Virginia Smith (virginia.smith@villanova.edu)
Virginia Smith<br>
Associate Professor<br>
Villanova University<br>
I am seeking a highly motivated Ph.D. student to join our research group (https://villarini.scholar.princeton.edu/) in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (https://cee.princeton.edu/) and the High Meadows Environmental Institute (https://environment.princeton.edu/) at Princeton University. The research will fall within the broad topic of computational hydrology, with emphasis on large-scale hydrologic and hydraulic modeling.
'''Qualifications:''' Candidates must have a degree in an engineering field, climate-related science, or applied math. Individuals proficient in hydrologic/hydraulic modeling, computer programming (in particular Python, C/C++, comfortable with Linux), and experienced in processing and analyzing large climate and hydrologic data sets and model outputs are strongly encouraged to apply.
'''How to Apply:''' Submit your application via Princeton University’s application portal (https://gradschool.princeton.edu/admission-onboarding/apply) by 30 December, 11:59 pm EST. For detailed application instructions and qualifications, have a look at the department’s guidelines (https://cee.princeton.edu/graduate/how-apply).
If you are interested in joining our group, feel free to email me (gvillari@princeton.edu).
Princeton University is an equal opportunity employer/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. +
I am seeking a highly motivated Ph.D. student to join my research group (https://villarini.scholar.princeton.edu/) in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (https://cee.princeton.edu/) and the High Meadows Environmental Institute (https://environment.princeton.edu/) at Princeton University. The research will fall within the broad topics of stochastic hydrology and hydroclimatology. Of particular interest is the connection between hydroclimatological extreme events and climate, their predictability and projected changes. I am open to other related research topics and encourage all qualified applicants to apply.
'''Qualifications:''' Candidates must have a degree in an engineering field, atmospheric or climate-related science, applied statistics or math. Individuals with good knowledge of computer programming (in particular R) and experience in processing and analyzing large data sets and model outputs are strongly encouraged to apply.
'''How to Apply:''' Submit your application via Princeton University’s application portal (https://gradschool.princeton.edu/admission-onboarding/apply) by January 3, 11:59 pm EST. For detailed application instructions and qualifications, have a look at the department’s guidelines (https://cee.princeton.edu/graduate/how-apply).
If you are interested in joining my group, feel free to email me (gvillari@princeton.edu). +
I am seeking a post-doctoral researcher to advance cyberinfrastructure that supports large scale, reproducible hydrologic modeling. The selected applicant will work with me (David Tarboton) to advance the functionality of HydroShare and linked computing platforms as part of the Cooperative Institute for Research to Operations in Hydrology (CIROH) and Institute for Geospatial Understanding through an Integrated Discovery Environment (I-GUIDE). Applicants should have experience in hydrologic modeling and an interest in data sharing cyberinfrastructure.
Apply at https://careers-usu.icims.com/jobs/7306/postdoctoral-fellow-ii/job.
David Tarboton (he/him/his)<br>
Director, Utah Water Research Laboratory<br>
Sant Endowed Professor of Water Resources Engineering<br>
Utah State University, Logan UT 84322-8200<br>
(435) 797 3172; david.tarboton@usu.edu; https://uwrl.usu.edu/ +
I am seeking a postdoctoral researcher, PhD student, or MS student for '''collaborative research with Upper Great Lakes tribal partners''' on the '''hydrology of Manoomin (Ojibwe)/Psiη (Dakota)/Zizania palustris (scientific name)/wild rice (common name) lakes and streams'''. This individual will join an interdisciplinary research collaborative (http://manoominpsin.umn.edu/) at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities focused on protecting Manoomin/Psiη, with a core commitment to prioritizing tribal needs, perspectives, and knowledge. The specific position will be to investigate hydrological perturbations (e.g., driven by climate and land-use change) and associated impacts (e.g., erosion and water quality) that tribal knowledge-holders have seen to contribute to the century-long decline of Manoomin/Psiη, a sacred food, medicine, and gift from their Creator. Research activities will involve some combination of fieldwork, data analysis, and hydrological computer modeling based on tribal needs and the individual’s interests. This position will be funded through a new, multi-institution NSF Coastlines and Peoples grant (https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=2209226), which will grow and support a Hub of Great Lakes region tribes and academic scientists and engineers from multiple institutions, all of whom are committed to protecting and honoring Manoomin/Psin and other human and more-than-human relatives in their watersheds. PhD and MS applicants may contact Prof. Crystal Ng (gcng@umn.edu) with their CV and description of interests; the application deadline for graduate students is Dec. 15, 2022 (see here (https://cse.umn.edu/esci/graduate-program-admissions) for more information - note that we do not require the GRE). Postdoc applicants may directly apply by contacting Prof. Crystal Ng (gcng@umn.edu) with their CV and cover letter.
Thank you, <br>
Crystal Ng<br>
G.-H. Crystal Ng<br>
(pronouns: she/her)<br>
Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences<br>
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities<br>
116 Church St SE<br>
150 John T. Tate Hall<br>
Minneapolis, MN 55455<br>
gcng@umn.edu<br>
