I am looking for a Ph.D. student to join my Water Quality Management (WaQuM) lab in the Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering (https://abe.psu.edu/) at Penn State. The student will work on stream water quality and the use of conservation practices for tackling nutrient pollution issues. This is a full-funded position, expected to start in Spring 2025, and will include stipend, tuition, and health insurance support. Required qualifications are described below, but most importantly, we are looking for critical thinkers with strong passion for research.
The project will involve field-scale water quality monitoring and analysis, and hence we are looking for candidates with background in experimental/field work, laboratory-based water quality assessment, and data analysis and interpretation. Additionally, applicants should have: - An M.S. in Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related fields in natural resources engineering.  - Strong knowledge of one or more of the following: Ecohydrology, water quality, pollutant transport, agricultural/urban best management practices (BMPs), watershed management . Some modeling experience in any of these fields is beneficial, but not required.  - Proficiency in oral and written English communication.  Since our lab will work closely with Penn State Extension (https://extension.psu.edu/),  the candidate can expect to gain additional experience in stakeholder engagement through this project. 
 
Use the link below to apply:
https://forms.gle/jHhYEAjAyJwY2L71A 
 
Any questions can be directed to Dr. Femeena Pandara Valappil at femeena@psu.edu (Do not send the application materials through email, please use the Google form for that).

The Department of Geography in the College of Arts & Sciences at Texas A&M University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Water Resources and Hydrology. We are searching for a physical geographer who has a strong research and teaching record in surface and near-surface hydrology. This is a nine-month, full-time annual appointment with an anticipated start date of August 2025.

To apply, please submit a cover letter; complete CV; a personal statement to include philosophy and plans for teaching, research, and service (not to exceed 2 pages in length); and three confidential letters of recommendation to http://apply.interfolio.com/149541.

Please see the complete position denoscription on the application portal here. Review of applications will begin Sept 15, 2024. 

Informal inquiries or requests for more information may be sent via email to the search committee chair, Dr. Charles Lafon at clafon@tamu.edu.


Andrew J. Moodie  |  Assistant Professor
Department of Geography | Texas A&M University
3147 TAMU | College Station, TX 77843-0000

ph: 979.845.1786  |  mobile: 973.769.2652  |  amoodie@tamu.edu
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TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

Macquarie University invites applications for four PhD scholarships to work on the Natural Flood Management (NFM) research project that is fully funded by the Australian Research Council (ARC) Linkage program. You will be working closely with Macquarie University researchers, Prof Kirstie Fryirs, Prof Lucy Marshall and A/Prof Tim Ralph. You will work in collaboration with our industry partners NSW Local Land Services and NSW Department of Climate Change, Environment and Water. 

1) International PhD scholarship - Geomorphology and flood risk analysis for Natural Flood Management
2) International PhD scholarship - Hydrological modelling and simulation for Natural Flood Management
3) Domestic PhD scholarship - Geomorphology of floodplains and wetlands for Natural Flood Management
4) Domestic PhD scholarship - Social science and implementation of Natural Flood Management
 
To apply:
https://www.mq.edu.au/research/phd-and-research-degrees/how-to-apply/scholarship-opportunities/scholarship-search/natural-flood-management

Applications close: 30th September 2024 for a 2025 PhD start

For full position denoscriptions, selection criteria and general enquiries: Kirstie Fryirs kirstie.fryirs@mq.edu.au
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The 2021-2022 floods across eastern Australia highlighted the vulnerability of rivers to changing climate extremes. We must urgently re-examine how to live with rivers and build nature-based flood mitigation capacity and resilience into them, to prepare for an inevitable future where floods are forecast to be more intense and extreme. This Australian Research Council (ARC) Linkage project aims to address the potential for, and implementation of, Natural Flood Management (NFM) as a next-generation nature-based flood mitigation tool for the 21st Century for river systems in eastern New South Wales (NSW), Australia. NFM uses natural processes to slow floods down, reduce their erosive and destructive power, and reduce flood risk. In collaboration with NSW Government partners, the project will undertake foundation research on the geomorphology, vegetative, hydrological and social aspects of NFM using field-based, lab-based and modelling techniques, and social science. The project expects to deliver the scientific evidence-based for NFM and solutions for implementation in on-ground river rehabilitation prioritisation, planning and community capacity building.
 
1) International PhD scholarship - Geomorphology and flood risk analysis for Natural Flood Management
2) International PhD scholarship - Hydrological modelling and simulation for Natural Flood Management
Positions open to: International candidate to undertake a direct entry 3-year PhD program. This iMQRES scholarship is open to a non-Australian citizen or resident for a maximum of 3 years. It is comprised of a Tuition Fee Offset and a Living Allowance Stipend. The value of the full-time stipend is $38,500 per annum (2025 tax exempt).
Closing date: 30th September 2024 11:55pm EST
Denoscription, criteria & apply: https://www.mq.edu.au/research/phd-and-research-degrees/how-to-apply/scholarship-opportunities/scholarship-search/natural-flood-management

3) Domestic PhD scholarship - Geomorphology of floodplains and wetlands for Natural Flood Management
4) Domestic PhD scholarship - Social science and implementation of Natural Flood Management
Positions open to: Domestic candidates to undertake a direct entry 3-year PhD program. The scholarship is only open to Australian and New Zealand citizens or residents for a maximum of 3 years. It is comprised of a Tuition Fee Offset and a Living Allowance Stipend. The value of the full-time stipend is $38,500 per annum (2025 tax exempt).
Closing date: 30th September 2024 11:55pm EST
Denoscription, criteria & apply: https://www.mq.edu.au/research/phd-and-research-degrees/how-to-apply/scholarship-opportunities/scholarship-search/natural-flood-management

I am excited to share that I will join the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at The University of Texas at Arlington as an assistant professor in this October! My future research group will focus on the development of advanced semiconductor materials and microelectronic devices for energy-efficient memory and computing applications. My group's research will expand from functional thin film growth to nanodevice fabrication, as well as utilizing advanced characterization methods such as (in-situ) electron microscopy and X-ray techniques to explore the structure-property relationship and understand the devices working mechanisms and so on. We are looking for highly motivated students to join our group as PhD or master students, or short-term interns as well. If you are interested please reach to me via email at di.zhang@uta.edu. Spring 2025 admission is preferred, but other time enrollment can be flexible based on personal discussions. Thank you!

As part of the ERC Advanced DROP project on mountain precipitation, we have vacancies for two fully funded PhD positions and for a four year postdoc position.

https://www.uu.nl/en/organisation/working-at-utrecht-university/jobs

The Institute for Earth Observation of Eurac Research is looking for a Researcher (m/f) in the field of earth observation and land surface modelling for water resources and vegetation monitoring over the Alps
Main topic: Evapotranspiration modelling over the Alps 
The position is primarily intended for postdocs with a background in Environmental Engineering, Physics, Hydrology, Meteorology, or related disciplines. However, we will also consider applications from highly motivated and talented postgraduates.
The position is fully funded by the Interreg Alpine Space project A-DROP. A-DROP (Alpine DROught Prediction) is a 3-year project funded by the Interreg programme on Priority 1: Climate resilient and green Alpine region. The project’s overall objective is to equip water managers at policy and operational levels with drought risk management tools and data to address increasing water scarcity due to climate change. By leveraging advanced digital technologies in Earth Observation, climate, and hydrology, A-DROP enables users in agriculture, hydropower plant management, tourism, and drinking water supply, along with policymakers, to adopt evidence-based water management policies.
The selected candidate will have the opportunity to collaborate with an internationally recognized and highly competent partnership.
For more details and to apply visit: https://eurac.onboard.org/jobs/Q4AyYY4Z 
Feel free to reach out to me with any informal questions regarding this position at the address mariapina.castelli@eurac.edu.  
Best regards,
Mariapina Castelli

Fully funded PhD position at The University of Alberta, Canada 🇨🇦

Postdoctoral Researcher in soil science
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3906584214/

Are you interested in designing behavioural interventions to engage citizens in the energy transition? Do you want to test your BIs in the field using RCTs? Then this is the right opportunity for you. The IVM Institute for Environmental Studies is hiring a postdoctoral researcher in hashtag#behavioural and hashtag#energy economics for the ALIGN4energy project. The successful candidate will support me and others in scientific research and partake in departmental teaching responsibilities along with some opportunities of project administration.

Excellent working conditions, based in Amsterdam and available for a period of 2 years (with extension of 4 months if needed). For more details, you can reach out to me -- please note, I do not entertain pre-screening requests or eligibility checks. So only reach out if your doubts are not answered by the advert!

Apply by 15 September: https://lnkd.in/dnNvj7E8

Interviews will be scheduled in the week starting 30 September 2024.

PhD in Fisheries Science
Seeking a PhD student to join my lab conducting research on fish ecology and stock assessment in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. The project will focus on understanding variation in fish body condition across communities in the Northwest Atlantic Ocean. Fish body condition, the relationship between fish weight and length, can provide information about fish health. Coherent shifts in body condition across species within a community, and across adjacent communities, can serve as an indicator of ecosystem change.

Fully-funded PhD positions are available in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Central Florida (UCF) for Spring and Fall 2025. Research areas include:

1. Safe AI for power system control and renewable energy integration.
2. Universal Grid AI for network system inference and control, with a focus on power systems.

Students will join Dr. Tong Wu’s research group. More information can be found on our website (https://lnkd.in/d7u_EvGx).

Qualifications:
- Strong background in power systems with a keen interest in mathematics.
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree completed before enrollment.

Why UCF?
- UCF is home to four specialized energy research centers, including the Resilient, Intelligent, and Sustainable Energy Systems (RISES) cluster.
- Opportunities for collaboration with companies at Central Florida Research Park.
- Year-round great weather and affordable cost of living.

To Apply:
Please email Dr. Tong Wu at tong.wu@ucf.edu with your CV, trannoscripts, GRE, and TOEFL/IELTS scores.

#PhD Positions at Lancaster University
We offer a range of PhDs funded by different sources, such as research councils, industries or charities. Here you will work with internationally respected academics, post-doctoral research associates and technicians.
To apply for a funded PhD, please read the advertised project information carefully as requirements will vary between funders. The project information will include information such as funding eligibility, application deadline dates and links to application forms. We will only consider applicants who have a relevant background and meet the funding criteria.
Browse our current PhD opportunities


https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/engineering/study/phd/phd-opportunities/

Ph.D. Position: Distribution and Dynamics of the Northern Long-eared Myotis (Myotis septentrionalis) in Montana.
Institution: Montana State University-Bozeman
Lab: https://lnkd.in/g3RsaJcY
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/okikiola-michael-alegbeleye-92304a144_phd-position-activity-7230388038747484160-ROr3?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop

A PhD funding is available at the University of East London. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply:
Title: Explainable AI Framework for Prediction of Age-Related Cardiovascular Disease Using Computer Vision and Generative AI Techniques
Denoscription:
This project aims to develop an innovative AI-driven system for the early detection of age-related cardiovascular diseases, using experimental data generated at the Ruchaya lab (UEL). The candidate will help develop a big data pipeline, create a visual analytic framework incorporating explainable AI, and implement deep transfer learning techniques to analyse cell morphology and predict aging processes in cardiomyocytes.
Candidate Requirements:

• Highly motivated with research experience in Explainable AI and cardiovascular diseases, especially age-related
conditions like heart failure.
• Proficiency in deep learning, computer vision, and generative AI techniques.
• Ability to use software and tools, including Big Data infrastructure, Transfer Learning frameworks (e.g., GANs, LSTMs), and computer vision technologies.
Desirable:
• Some peer-reviewed conference or journal publications or involvement in relevant research projects.
• Experience in interdisciplinary research, particularly collaborations between AI and biological sciences.
• Knowledge of the UK research environment, including lab facilities and regulatory frameworks.

The studentship is for a period of three years and covers the Home or International student tuition fee only.
Minimum entry requirements
the minimum entry requirements are, home and international applicants must have a first- or upper-second-class honors degree from a higher education institution in the UK or an acceptable equivalent qualification. International applicants must have a valid IELTS 6.5
Informal Enquiries
Informal enquiries about the studentships should be addressed in the first instance to s.a.ghorashi@uel.ac.uk .
n.qazi@uel.ac.uk
How to apply
email the following items to ace@uel.ac.uk, with this email subject noscript: ACE-PhD-Schoolarship-2024.
• A 1-page personal statement including information on alignment to specific PhD proposal, outlining how you
meet the specific criteria listed for that PhD proposal and how you feel you could contribute to the research
environment within the school.
• A 1-page CV.
• Copies of the degree certificates and trannoscripts and proof of English language proficiency if relevant.
• Two referees as part of your application. At least one referee must be an academic referee from the
institution that conferred your highest degree.
The closing date for expression of interests is the 5th of September 2024. Interviews will take place during the week
commencing the 16th of September 2024. If you are successful at interview and offered a studentship, you will be
directed to complete the UEL application process

Exciting PhD assistantship opportunity at Clemson University – Edisto Research and Education Center 64 Research Road, Blackville, South Carolina 29817.
If you are interested in invasive species management then this might be the perfect opportunity for you.
Two fully funded PhD positions are available at Clemson University to evaluate different control management strategies (including fire and herbicides) on bamboo growth, the impact of bamboo on tree growth and biodiversity, and the economic implications of bamboo management. Students will be co-advised by Dr. David Coyle, Extension Forest Health Specialist, and Dr.Michael Marshall, Extension Weed Scientist.
For more information and to apply, check the link below:
https://lnkd.in/gxKEegaA

PhD position in Water Quality with our colleague Dr. Femeena Pandara Valappil, femeena@psu.edu (Penn State University, USA).
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Use the link below to apply: https://lnkd.in/e2dtswVn
Any questions can be directed to Dr. Femeena Pandara Valappil at femeena@psu.edu (Do not send the application materials through email, please use the Google form for that).