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Job posting: Seeking a PhD Student in subglacial hydrology at Cornell University
Cornell University, New York, United States
Start reviewing process: 18 November 2025
Start reviewing process: 18 November 2025
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Posting:
Position: PhD Student
Start reviewing process: 18 November 2025
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My research group in the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at Cornell University is seeking a fully funded PhD student to study subglacial hydrology (starting date: 2026 Fall). The student is co-advised by Dr. Li (PI; https://tinganli.github.io/) and Dr. Saltiel (co-PI; https://saltiel7.wixsite.com/website-1).
The project will design and conduct laboratory flume experiments to investigate the coupled interactions between subglacial water flow, till deformation, and basal stresses, and will further integrate experimental data with numerical models and field observations to improve understanding of subglacial processes and ice-sheet stability.
Desired Candidate Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Earth and Environmental Science, Physical Geography, Civil or Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
- Experience (or willingness to learn) in flume experiments, instrumentation, and data collection
- Motivation to conduct hands-on research that bridges physical experiments, numerical modeling, and field observations
- Basic skills in data processing and analysis (e.g., MATLAB, Python, or similar tools)
Opportunities include:
- Hands-on experimental research using a novel flume system
- Collaboration with a dynamic, interdisciplinary team studying cryosphere–climate interactions at Cornell University
- Professional development in laboratory design, instrumentation, numerical modeling, and potential fieldwork
Application information: Interested candidates should contact me at tinganli@cornell.edu with CV, brief statement of research interests, and transcripts. For details on applying to Cornell: https://gradschool.cornell.edu/admissions/.
Thanks,
Tingan Li
Postdoctoral Scholar, Caltech
Of interest for: Terrestrial Working Group Hydrology Focus Research Group
