Jobs:Job-01762

PhD Student Opportunity in Climate Change and Water Resources Research

National Taiwan University, , Taiwan
Start reviewing process: 5 January 2025

Posting:

Position:

PhD position

Start reviewing process:

5 January 2025

The River and Catchment Modeling Lab, led by Assistant Professor Cheng-Wei Yu, invites applications for a PhD position to work on an exciting project exploring surface water–groundwater interactions and riverbed dust emissions under climate change scenarios. The lab is part of the Department of Bioenvironmental Systems Engineering at National Taiwan University.

Project Overview

Evaluate Water-Resource Impacts: Assess interactions between surface water and groundwater under climate change scenarios using numerical models (SRH-2D and MODFLOW).
Predict Riverbed Dust Emissions: Use AI techniques to identify hazard, exposure, and vulnerability zones for dust emissions.
Enhance Sustainability: Propose strategies for improving water resource resilience and mitigating riverbed dust emissions under future climate scenarios.

Your Role - As a PhD student, you will:

Develop and integrate hydrodynamic and groundwater models.
Analyze historical data using AI techniques to predict potential dust emission zones.
Contribute to interdisciplinary research addressing water and air quality challenges.
Publish research findings in journals and present at conferences.

Benefits

Tuition Exemption: Full tuition will be waived for the PhD program.
Monthly Stipend: A competitive stipend will be provided to support your studies.
Professional Development: Opportunities to attend international academic conferences and showcase your research.
Team Engagement: Participate in team-building activities to foster collaboration and a supportive research environment.
High-Quality Facilities: Access to the university's state-of-the-art research facilities and resources.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in processing remote sensing data.
Strong programming skills (e.g., MATLAB, Python, C++, or Fortran) and familiarity with GIS tools and open-source GIS-based libraries.
Experience using AI-based tools for data analysis and modeling.
Experience with numerical river models (e.g., HEC-RAS, SRH-2D), catchment hydrology models (e.g., SWAT, BASIN), and groundwater models (e.g., MODFLOW).
Skills and knowledge in hydrological analysis, numerical methods, and statistical analysis.

Strong interest in interdisciplinary research.

Application Requirements

A cover letter outlining research interests and qualifications.
A CV, including academic achievements and research experience.
At least one recommendation letter from an academic or professional reference.

Expected Starting Date
The successful applicant is expected to start in Fall 2025.

How to Apply
Please send your application to Assistant Professor Cheng-Wei Yu via email: cwjyu@ntu.edu.tw

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Join us at the River and Catchment Modeling Lab to contribute to cutting-edge research addressing global environmental challenges.

Of interest for:

Terrestrial Working Group

Hydrology Focus Research Group