Jobs:Job-01681

Funded PhD Graduate Research Assistantships in Water Resources Engineering

University of Central Florida, Florida, United States
Apply before: 1 December 2024

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Position:

Graduate Research Assistantship

Apply before:

1 December 2024

The Ecohydraulics Laboratory at the University of Central Florida (UCF) in Orlando, Florida is seeking to fill 2 Graduate Research Assistantship positions (including tuition, stipend) to support PhD research focused on feedbacks between hydrology and hydrodynamics, biota (vegetation, shellfish reef) and soils/sediment. Successful candidates will pursue a PhD in Civil Engineering within UCF’s Department of Civil, Environmental & Construction Engineering. The selected candidates will undertake research aimed at robust design of natural and nature-based infrastructure to support climate resiliency and water quality, supported by state and federal agencies.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

BSc and MSc degree (MSc thesis preferred) in Water Resources, Civil, Environmental, Biological or Ecological Engineering, or in a related area (Hydrology, Geomorphology, Marine or other relevant Earth Sciences) from an accredited institution before August 2025.
Strong quantitative background (both coursework and professional or research experience) in hydrology/hydraulics. Coding and computational analysis experience (e.g. MATLAB, R, Python).
Interest or relevant experience in Ecohydrology or Ecohydraulics.
Excellent oral and written communication skills. Prior record of published scholarly work, including Master’s thesis or journal publication.
Field experience in aquatic environments (boating experience a plus).
Professional attitude and interpersonal skills. Ability to contribute to a collaborative team environment.

The Kibler Ecohydraulics Lab fosters inclusion and diversity and particularly welcomes applications from students currently under-represented in the Engineering field.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Send a cover letter, CV, transcripts (can be unofficial) and a writing sample (work on which you are the first author) to Dr. Kelly Kibler at kelly.kibler@ucf.edu. Applicants must apply and be accepted to the Civil Engineering PhD program in UCF’s Department of Civil, Environmental, & Construction Engineering (GRE score within 5 years required). Applications will be screened as received until the positions are filled. Selections for Fall 2025 start are anticipated before January 15, 2025. Application deadline to the PhD program is December 1, 2024 for international applicants.

Of interest for:

Coastal Working Group

Hydrology Focus Research Group

Ecosystem Dynamics Focus Research Group