Seeking PhD student, plant ecology/ecophysiology
Dr. Andrea Westerband is seeking a PhD student in plant ecology and/or ecophysiology at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, in the Department of Biology, beginning January or August 2025. The successful candidate's research will focus on investigating links between plant morphological, chemical and physiological traits, and whole-plant performance using greenhouse studies, as well as manipulative and observational field studies.
Preferred qualifications:
MS or equivalent experience in a relevant field, experience measuring plant traits, conducting fieldwork, a valid US driver's license, and strong communication and teamwork skills. This PhD position is fully funded as a Graduate Teaching Assistant (https://lnkd.in/dNUcn2yU).
The student will be advised by Dr. Andrea Westerband (https://lnkd.in/d9MiA6gW), a new faculty member within the department. Andrea has extensive amounts of experience working with undergraduate and graduate students both in the US and Australia, and is a highly engaged and enthusiastic teacher and mentor.
Interested candidates should email Andrea (andreawesterband@gmail.com) with a CV and brief statement of interest. Applicants who wish to start in January will also be required to apply to the graduate student program online, by October 1st (https://lnkd.in/dcHifFsP).
Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.
Dr. Andrea Westerband is seeking a PhD student in plant ecology and/or ecophysiology at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, in the Department of Biology, beginning January or August 2025. The successful candidate's research will focus on investigating links between plant morphological, chemical and physiological traits, and whole-plant performance using greenhouse studies, as well as manipulative and observational field studies.
Preferred qualifications:
MS or equivalent experience in a relevant field, experience measuring plant traits, conducting fieldwork, a valid US driver's license, and strong communication and teamwork skills. This PhD position is fully funded as a Graduate Teaching Assistant (https://lnkd.in/dNUcn2yU).
The student will be advised by Dr. Andrea Westerband (https://lnkd.in/d9MiA6gW), a new faculty member within the department. Andrea has extensive amounts of experience working with undergraduate and graduate students both in the US and Australia, and is a highly engaged and enthusiastic teacher and mentor.
Interested candidates should email Andrea (andreawesterband@gmail.com) with a CV and brief statement of interest. Applicants who wish to start in January will also be required to apply to the graduate student program online, by October 1st (https://lnkd.in/dcHifFsP).
Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.
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PhD position in isotope geochemistry and cement mineralogy, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Germany (deadline: 15 October 2024): https://lnkd.in/dtg5y4Uc
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Postdoctoral researcher in the area of ecohydrology and/or geomorphology with Prof. Sara Bonetti (sara.bonetti@epfl.ch) at the Laboratory of Catchment Hydrology and Geomorphology, Ecole polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Switzerland: https://lnkd.in/dZZPPG5Y
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Postdoctoral Research Opportunities in Our Lab:
We are excited to announce two postdoctoral research opportunities in our lab, each with distinct focus areas and skill requirements. Both positions offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
1. Postdoctoral Position in Materials Informatics
We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher with a strong background in materials informatics. The ideal candidate will have extensive training in their Ph.D. program and be capable of independently conducting research involving materials informatics. The specific focus areas encompass at least one of the following disciplines: scientific machine learning, materials informatics, and polymer physics/chemistry. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and executing machine learning techniques for innovative polymer design and synthesis.
2. Postdoctoral Position in Hybrid Organic–Inorganic Perovskites (HOIPs)
We are also looking for a postdoctoral researcher with extensive expertise in computational modeling of HOIPs, such as density functional theory and ab initio molecular dynamics. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in these areas. The successful candidate will be responsible for the computational modeling and design of new HOIPs, understanding their physical properties, and collaborating with other researchers to apply these materials for various applications.
General Requirements
(i) Education: Ph.D. in a relevant field (e.g., materials science and engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, etc.).
(ii) Experience: Proven track record of research excellence, as demonstrated by publications in top peer-reviewed journals.
(iii) Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit the following documents:
(a) Curriculum Vitae: Detailing academic background, research experience, and publications.
(b) Cover Letter: Explaining your interest in the position and how your background aligns with the requirements.
(c) References: Contact information for at least three professional references.
Please send your application materials to "yli2562@wisc.edu" with the subject line "Postdoctoral Application – [Specify Position]".
We look forward to receiving your applications and exploring the possibility of you joining our dynamic research team.
hashtag#machinelearning hashtag#polymers hashtag#materialsinformatics hashtag#perovskites
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We are excited to announce two postdoctoral research opportunities in our lab, each with distinct focus areas and skill requirements. Both positions offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
1. Postdoctoral Position in Materials Informatics
We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher with a strong background in materials informatics. The ideal candidate will have extensive training in their Ph.D. program and be capable of independently conducting research involving materials informatics. The specific focus areas encompass at least one of the following disciplines: scientific machine learning, materials informatics, and polymer physics/chemistry. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and executing machine learning techniques for innovative polymer design and synthesis.
2. Postdoctoral Position in Hybrid Organic–Inorganic Perovskites (HOIPs)
We are also looking for a postdoctoral researcher with extensive expertise in computational modeling of HOIPs, such as density functional theory and ab initio molecular dynamics. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in these areas. The successful candidate will be responsible for the computational modeling and design of new HOIPs, understanding their physical properties, and collaborating with other researchers to apply these materials for various applications.
General Requirements
(i) Education: Ph.D. in a relevant field (e.g., materials science and engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, etc.).
(ii) Experience: Proven track record of research excellence, as demonstrated by publications in top peer-reviewed journals.
(iii) Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit the following documents:
(a) Curriculum Vitae: Detailing academic background, research experience, and publications.
(b) Cover Letter: Explaining your interest in the position and how your background aligns with the requirements.
(c) References: Contact information for at least three professional references.
Please send your application materials to "yli2562@wisc.edu" with the subject line "Postdoctoral Application – [Specify Position]".
We look forward to receiving your applications and exploring the possibility of you joining our dynamic research team.
hashtag#machinelearning hashtag#polymers hashtag#materialsinformatics hashtag#perovskites
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PhD Fully Funded Position in Plant-Virus Interactions at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences in Sweden
https://agristok.net/2024/08/07/phd-fully-funded-position-in-plant-virus-interactions-at-the-swedish-university-of-agricultural-sciences-in-sweden/
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Multiple Ph.D. and Postdoc Positions at the SCPS Lab, University of Calgary
Ph.D. Position in Zero-Touch Integrated Framework for Cyber Threat Detection and Response
Postdoctoral Fellowship in Auditable and Explainable Cyber Threat Detection and Mitigation
The required skills for potential graduate students include:
Strong background in cyber security, cyber-physical system modelling
Strong background in machine learning and data analytic techniques
Strong oral and written communication skills
To apply, please contact Dr. Hadis Karimipour (hadis.karimipour@ucalgary.ca) with your most recent C.V. and a list of two references.
Ph.D. Position in Zero-Touch Integrated Framework for Cyber Threat Detection and Response
Postdoctoral Fellowship in Auditable and Explainable Cyber Threat Detection and Mitigation
The required skills for potential graduate students include:
Strong background in cyber security, cyber-physical system modelling
Strong background in machine learning and data analytic techniques
Strong oral and written communication skills
To apply, please contact Dr. Hadis Karimipour (hadis.karimipour@ucalgary.ca) with your most recent C.V. and a list of two references.
PhD in Mathematical Modelling of Marine Invertebrate Ecology at the Institute of Marine Science of the Spanish National Research Council (ICM-CSIC), Spain (Contact: Dr. Sergio M. Vallina, sergio.vallina@csic.es): https://lnkd.in/eFyajzkH
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Two Postdoc Research Assistant / Research Associate in Investigate Chilling Tolerance in Maize at University of Cambridge, UK
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Two Postdoc in Investigate Chilling Tolerance in Maize, UK
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Machine Learning Multiple Tenure-Track Assistant, Associate, and Full Professorship positions at the University of Copenhagen, Denmark.
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The Department of Computer Science at the University of Copenhagen invites applications for a number of positions as Tenure-Track Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Full Professor in Computer Science.
We offer:
* 1 position earmarked for research in ML (NeurIPS/ICML/COLT - style)
* 2-3 positions in Trustworthy ML
* 1 position with no topic restrictions (all areas of Computer Science)
Application deadline: 1 September 2024.
Application website (for all the positions): https://lnkd.in/eRiEGECi
If you have questions about the position in ML, you are welcome to contact the Head of the Machine Learning Section, Professor Yevgeny Seldin (seldin@di.ku.dk). For all other positions, please, contact the Head of Department, Professor Jakob Grue Simonsen (simonsen@di.ku.dk).
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The Department of Computer Science at the University of Copenhagen invites applications for a number of positions as Tenure-Track Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Full Professor in Computer Science.
We offer:
* 1 position earmarked for research in ML (NeurIPS/ICML/COLT - style)
* 2-3 positions in Trustworthy ML
* 1 position with no topic restrictions (all areas of Computer Science)
Application deadline: 1 September 2024.
Application website (for all the positions): https://lnkd.in/eRiEGECi
If you have questions about the position in ML, you are welcome to contact the Head of the Machine Learning Section, Professor Yevgeny Seldin (seldin@di.ku.dk). For all other positions, please, contact the Head of Department, Professor Jakob Grue Simonsen (simonsen@di.ku.dk).
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The Departments of Civil & Environmental Engineering (CEE) and Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering (MME) at the University of Cyprus (UCY) announce 3 PhD positions and 1 Postdoctoral position in the areas of floating offshore wind energy and green hydrogen systems.
As part of the research project "TETHYS: Twinning for Excellence in Floating Wind Turbine and Hydrogen Systems" supported by the European Commission, you will engage in cutting-edge research and benefit from training, academic, and industry placements.
The selected candidates will join a dynamic team led by Dr Dimitris Stagonas and Prof. Loucas Demetriou (CEE), alongside Prof. Dimokratis Grigoriadis (MME).
Our advanced partners are the Dpt. of Industrial Engineering at the University of Florence, the School of Business and Social Sciences at Aarhus University, and the pioneering Greek start-up NEEST specialized in green hydrogen research.
For more details and how to apply please follow the links below:
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PhD positions:
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Post-doctoral position:
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As part of the research project "TETHYS: Twinning for Excellence in Floating Wind Turbine and Hydrogen Systems" supported by the European Commission, you will engage in cutting-edge research and benefit from training, academic, and industry placements.
The selected candidates will join a dynamic team led by Dr Dimitris Stagonas and Prof. Loucas Demetriou (CEE), alongside Prof. Dimokratis Grigoriadis (MME).
Our advanced partners are the Dpt. of Industrial Engineering at the University of Florence, the School of Business and Social Sciences at Aarhus University, and the pioneering Greek start-up NEEST specialized in green hydrogen research.
For more details and how to apply please follow the links below:
Application Registration:
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PhD positions:
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Post-doctoral position:
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4 Ph.D. Positions: Avian and Amphibian Conservation Science (UW-Madison)
The Peery Lab is seeking 4 Ph.D. students at UW Madison to conduct cutting-edge conservation research on birds and amphibians in California.
These dissertation projects will involve
(1) assessing the effects of invasive barred owls on amphibian communities,
(2) developing improved monitoring programs for marbled murrelets,
(3) population modeling-based assessments of barred owl management strategies, and
(4) population genomics of barred owls and their prey.
Students would enroll in the Wildlife Ecology Ph.D. program and be advised by Dr. Zach Peery (Lab Website) and collaborators in the Dept. of Forest and Wildlife Ecology. Students will work closely with partners at Cornell University, Integral Research Ecology Center, US Forest Service, Sierra Pacific Industries, and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
✅ Qualifications:
An MS degree in wildlife ecology or related discipline is preferred. Exceptional applicants with a BS degree will be considered if they have proven relevant experience. A solid working knowledge of population/quantitative ecology and fieldwork (positions 1-3) or molecular ecology and lab work (position 4) is required. Prior publication experience is preferred, as is previous experience collaborating with natural resource agencies. Excellent English writing and verbal communication skills are essential.
✅Salary:
These positions include three guaranteed years of stipend (ca $40,000 annually) via research assistantships, plus tuition remission and health care benefits. Additional funding is likely available through a combination of teaching and research assistantships.
✅Start Date:
Spring or Fall Semester 2025, depending on position.
✅Applying:
Review of applicants will begin on Sept 15th, 2024, but the position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. To apply, please submit your application here:
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✅Note:
📍 Please note that applying includes filling out a short survey, uploading a cover letter (specifying which positions you are interested in), curriculum vitae, and unofficial trannoscripts (both undergraduate and graduate, compiled into one file).
📍 In your cover letter, please outline your research interests and academic/professional background. We will not be able to respond to queries about the status of applications, but if you experience problems while filling out the application, please email Brendan Hobart (bkhobart@wisc.edu).
📍 After reviewing all applicants, we will ask for reference letters from top candidates. Finalists will be notified and instructed to submit a formal application, including reference letters, to the UW-Madison Graduate School.
The Peery Lab is seeking 4 Ph.D. students at UW Madison to conduct cutting-edge conservation research on birds and amphibians in California.
These dissertation projects will involve
(1) assessing the effects of invasive barred owls on amphibian communities,
(2) developing improved monitoring programs for marbled murrelets,
(3) population modeling-based assessments of barred owl management strategies, and
(4) population genomics of barred owls and their prey.
Students would enroll in the Wildlife Ecology Ph.D. program and be advised by Dr. Zach Peery (Lab Website) and collaborators in the Dept. of Forest and Wildlife Ecology. Students will work closely with partners at Cornell University, Integral Research Ecology Center, US Forest Service, Sierra Pacific Industries, and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
✅ Qualifications:
An MS degree in wildlife ecology or related discipline is preferred. Exceptional applicants with a BS degree will be considered if they have proven relevant experience. A solid working knowledge of population/quantitative ecology and fieldwork (positions 1-3) or molecular ecology and lab work (position 4) is required. Prior publication experience is preferred, as is previous experience collaborating with natural resource agencies. Excellent English writing and verbal communication skills are essential.
✅Salary:
These positions include three guaranteed years of stipend (ca $40,000 annually) via research assistantships, plus tuition remission and health care benefits. Additional funding is likely available through a combination of teaching and research assistantships.
✅Start Date:
Spring or Fall Semester 2025, depending on position.
✅Applying:
Review of applicants will begin on Sept 15th, 2024, but the position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. To apply, please submit your application here:
https://lnkd.in/dHPi2sK8
✅Note:
📍 Please note that applying includes filling out a short survey, uploading a cover letter (specifying which positions you are interested in), curriculum vitae, and unofficial trannoscripts (both undergraduate and graduate, compiled into one file).
📍 In your cover letter, please outline your research interests and academic/professional background. We will not be able to respond to queries about the status of applications, but if you experience problems while filling out the application, please email Brendan Hobart (bkhobart@wisc.edu).
📍 After reviewing all applicants, we will ask for reference letters from top candidates. Finalists will be notified and instructed to submit a formal application, including reference letters, to the UW-Madison Graduate School.
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Dear Colleagues,
The Hydrologic Research Lab at UNIMORE in Modena (Italy) is looking for a research associate/postdoctoral researcher to join for one year our fieldwork and lab activities on:
Fieldwork, data analysis, and modeling for the study of leveed rivers
You may find detailed information in the PDF files provided as attachments and at the link:
https://titulus-unimore.cineca.it/albo/
The application can be presented before August 26, 2024, 1:00 PM Italian Time, at the link:
https://pica.cineca.it/unimore/
Interested candidates are encouraged to contact me at the email address reported below.
Sincerely,
Stefano Orlandini
E-mail: stefano.orlandini@unimore.it
The Hydrologic Research Lab at UNIMORE in Modena (Italy) is looking for a research associate/postdoctoral researcher to join for one year our fieldwork and lab activities on:
Fieldwork, data analysis, and modeling for the study of leveed rivers
You may find detailed information in the PDF files provided as attachments and at the link:
https://titulus-unimore.cineca.it/albo/
The application can be presented before August 26, 2024, 1:00 PM Italian Time, at the link:
https://pica.cineca.it/unimore/
Interested candidates are encouraged to contact me at the email address reported below.
Sincerely,
Stefano Orlandini
E-mail: stefano.orlandini@unimore.it
Dear folks,
might be a bit off-topic but perhaps interesting for someone with some background in aquatic chemistry and/or isotope hydrology, although the focus of the work is slightly different.
We have an opening for a 3-year PhD position at our university in beautiful Bavaria, Germany.
For details you can check here:
https://www.earthworks-jobs.com/geoscience/fau_nurn24081
Application deadline is October, 15th.
regards,
Robert
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Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) | GeoZentrum Nordbayern
Schlossgarten 5 | 91054 Erlangen | Germany
robert.van.geldern@fau.de | www.gzn.uni-erlangen.de
mobil: +491728509515
might be a bit off-topic but perhaps interesting for someone with some background in aquatic chemistry and/or isotope hydrology, although the focus of the work is slightly different.
We have an opening for a 3-year PhD position at our university in beautiful Bavaria, Germany.
For details you can check here:
https://www.earthworks-jobs.com/geoscience/fau_nurn24081
Application deadline is October, 15th.
regards,
Robert
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Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) | GeoZentrum Nordbayern
Schlossgarten 5 | 91054 Erlangen | Germany
robert.van.geldern@fau.de | www.gzn.uni-erlangen.de
mobil: +491728509515
Dear friends and colleagues,
The Catchment Hydrology and Geomorphology Lab at EPFL in Sion is looking for a postdoctoral researcher to join the lab's activities.
You can find more information at this link: https://careers.epfl.ch/job/Sion-Postdoc-position-at-the-Catchment-Hydrology-and-Geomorphology-Lab/939710974/
Best,
Sara
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Assistant Professor
Laboratory of Catchment Hydrology and Geomorphology (CHANGE)
EPFL Valais Wallis
Route des Ronquos 86
CH-1951 Sion, Switzerland
Phone: +41 216939333
Email: sara.bonetti@epfl.ch
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The Catchment Hydrology and Geomorphology Lab at EPFL in Sion is looking for a postdoctoral researcher to join the lab's activities.
You can find more information at this link: https://careers.epfl.ch/job/Sion-Postdoc-position-at-the-Catchment-Hydrology-and-Geomorphology-Lab/939710974/
Best,
Sara
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Assistant Professor
Laboratory of Catchment Hydrology and Geomorphology (CHANGE)
EPFL Valais Wallis
Route des Ronquos 86
CH-1951 Sion, Switzerland
Phone: +41 216939333
Email: sara.bonetti@epfl.ch
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Dear colleagues,
We are looking for a candidate for a 4-year PhD position at TU Delft. The project will focus on uncertainty quantification for reactive transport using surrogate models. Details are in the job posting.
https://www.tudelft.nl/over-tu-delft/werken-bij-tu-delft/vacatures/details?jobId=18474&jobTitle=PhD%20Position%20Surrogate-enabled%20Uncertainty%20Quantification%20for%20Water%20Quality%20Modeling%20
Thanks for sharing with MSc students interested in modeling and uncertainty quantification.
Best regards,
Anna Störiko
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Water Resources Section
Faculty of Civil Engineering and Geosciences
Delft University of Technology
Building 23, room 4.57
Stevinweg 1, 2628 CN Delft, The Netherlands
We are looking for a candidate for a 4-year PhD position at TU Delft. The project will focus on uncertainty quantification for reactive transport using surrogate models. Details are in the job posting.
https://www.tudelft.nl/over-tu-delft/werken-bij-tu-delft/vacatures/details?jobId=18474&jobTitle=PhD%20Position%20Surrogate-enabled%20Uncertainty%20Quantification%20for%20Water%20Quality%20Modeling%20
Thanks for sharing with MSc students interested in modeling and uncertainty quantification.
Best regards,
Anna Störiko
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Faculty of Civil Engineering and Geosciences
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Dear Friends and Colleagues,
We have a few exciting Ph.D. positions available at the Saint Anthony Falls Laboratory, University of Minnesota. If you know anyone who might be interested, please share these opportunities with them.
Cheers,
Ardeshir
We have a few exciting Ph.D. positions available at the Saint Anthony Falls Laboratory, University of Minnesota. If you know anyone who might be interested, please share these opportunities with them.
Cheers,
Ardeshir
Dear Students and Colleagues,
Our research team at the Saint Anthony Falls Laboratory, Department of Civil, Environmental, and Geo-Engineering at the University of Minnesota is seeking highly motivated and talented graduate research assistants for our PhD program. Our department is at the forefront of cutting-edge research, and we invite applications from individuals passionate about making significant contributions to the following research areas:
Remote Sensing of Precipitation Using Satellite Data
Explore advanced machine and deep learning methodologies for monitoring and analyzing precipitation patterns globally. This research aims to use the constellation of satellites to expand our understanding of when, where, and to what precipitation phase is changing from snow to rain due to global warming.
Microwave Remote Sensing of Soil-Snow-Vegetation Continuum Over Arctic Regions
Investigate the radiometric interactions between soil, snow, and vegetation in Arctic regions using microwave remote sensing technologies through numerical and experimental approaches. This research aims to enhance our understanding of the changes in the Arctic landscape due to global warming and its impact on the global Carbon cycle.
Water Quantity and Quality Projection for River and Lake Systems Under Climate Change
Address the critical challenges posed by climate change on hydrologic systems in the Midwest United States. This research focuses on developing predictive models to expand our understanding of future changes in water quantity and quality in river and lake systems, helping to inform sustainable water management practices and policies.
Qualifications:
A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Earth and Atmospheric Science, Remote Sensing, or a related field.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in programming languages (e.g., Python, MATLAB) and experience with data analysis and physically-based hydrologic models.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Prior research experience in the relevant fields is highly desirable.
Benefits:
Competitive stipend and full tuition and health insurance coverage.
Opportunities for professional development and networking through attending annual conferences upon satisfactory research progress.
Access to state-of-the-art research facilities and resources at the Saint Anthony Falls Laboratory.
Collaboration with leading experts and participation in groundbreaking research projects.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit the following documents:
A detailed CV.
Academic trannoscripts.
Contact information for three references.
TOEFL/IELTS and GRE quantitative scores are needed for international students with no previous publications in reputable journals of the field.
Applications should be submitted via email to Dr. Ardeshir Ebtehaj with the subject line “Graduate Research Assistant Application – Spring 2025.
Application Deadline: The admissions are for Spring 2025.
Join us at the University of Minnesota and contribute to impactful research that addresses some of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time. We look forward to your application!
Contact Information:
Hydrologic Sciences and Remote Sensing Lab.
Saint Anthony Falls Laboratory,
Department of Civil, Environmental and Geo-Engineering
University of Minnesota
e-mail: ebtehaj@umn.edu
Website: https://www.hydsens.com/
Our research team at the Saint Anthony Falls Laboratory, Department of Civil, Environmental, and Geo-Engineering at the University of Minnesota is seeking highly motivated and talented graduate research assistants for our PhD program. Our department is at the forefront of cutting-edge research, and we invite applications from individuals passionate about making significant contributions to the following research areas:
Remote Sensing of Precipitation Using Satellite Data
Explore advanced machine and deep learning methodologies for monitoring and analyzing precipitation patterns globally. This research aims to use the constellation of satellites to expand our understanding of when, where, and to what precipitation phase is changing from snow to rain due to global warming.
Microwave Remote Sensing of Soil-Snow-Vegetation Continuum Over Arctic Regions
Investigate the radiometric interactions between soil, snow, and vegetation in Arctic regions using microwave remote sensing technologies through numerical and experimental approaches. This research aims to enhance our understanding of the changes in the Arctic landscape due to global warming and its impact on the global Carbon cycle.
Water Quantity and Quality Projection for River and Lake Systems Under Climate Change
Address the critical challenges posed by climate change on hydrologic systems in the Midwest United States. This research focuses on developing predictive models to expand our understanding of future changes in water quantity and quality in river and lake systems, helping to inform sustainable water management practices and policies.
Qualifications:
A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Earth and Atmospheric Science, Remote Sensing, or a related field.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in programming languages (e.g., Python, MATLAB) and experience with data analysis and physically-based hydrologic models.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Prior research experience in the relevant fields is highly desirable.
Benefits:
Competitive stipend and full tuition and health insurance coverage.
Opportunities for professional development and networking through attending annual conferences upon satisfactory research progress.
Access to state-of-the-art research facilities and resources at the Saint Anthony Falls Laboratory.
Collaboration with leading experts and participation in groundbreaking research projects.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit the following documents:
A detailed CV.
Academic trannoscripts.
Contact information for three references.
TOEFL/IELTS and GRE quantitative scores are needed for international students with no previous publications in reputable journals of the field.
Applications should be submitted via email to Dr. Ardeshir Ebtehaj with the subject line “Graduate Research Assistant Application – Spring 2025.
Application Deadline: The admissions are for Spring 2025.
Join us at the University of Minnesota and contribute to impactful research that addresses some of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time. We look forward to your application!
Contact Information:
Hydrologic Sciences and Remote Sensing Lab.
Saint Anthony Falls Laboratory,
Department of Civil, Environmental and Geo-Engineering
University of Minnesota
e-mail: ebtehaj@umn.edu
Website: https://www.hydsens.com/