Research Services

🟨 Funded Ph.D. student position available 📚 #ecosystem_impacts 📚 #biogeochemistry 📚 #environmental_science 🏫 University: University of Idaho 🌎 Country: United States 🇺🇸 ✅ The INSPIRE project, an NSF-funded collaboration between the University of Idaho, the University of Montana, and the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, is recruiting a Ph.D. student to work on the ecosystem impacts portion of the project. The student will focus on integrating field measurements with ecosystem/biogeochemical modeling to implement climate-smart land management in Inland Northwest forests and agricultural fields. Desired skills include fieldwork experience, ecological modeling, data analysis, coding (R), and manuscript writing, though not all are required. 📌 How to apply: Interested candidates should send the following documents to Kristina Bartowitz at kbartowitz@uidaho.edu: CV or Resume Contact information for 2 references A 2-paragraph statement of interest (no longer than 1 page) 📅 Starting date: January 2025.

🟨 Funded Ph.D. student position available 📚 #soil_biodiversity 📚 #forest_ecology 📚 #soil_carbon 📚 #environmental_science 📚 #renewable_resources 📚 #forest_management 🏫 University: University of Alberta 🌎 Country: Canada 🇨🇦 🎓 Supervisors: Dr. Justine Karst and Dr. Sylvie Quideau ✅ A Ph.D. student position is available to study the role of soil biodiversity in belowground forest function. The research will be part of a nationwide study examining the decadal sensitivity of soil carbon to environmental shifts such as global change, harvesting, and fire. The co-supervised candidate will explore the linkages between soil carbon persistence and soil biodiversity, particularly the role of soil fungi. This NSERC-funded project offers a four-year stipend of $28,000 per year, with additional opportunities for teaching assistantships. 📌 How to apply: Interested candidates should send their CV and a one-page cover letter explaining their interest in the position to Justine Karst at karst@ualberta.ca by October 31, 2024. Inquiries about the position are welcome. 📅 Starting date: July 1, 2025. More details: Role of Soil Biodiversity in Belowground Forest Function

🟨 Funded Ph.D. student positions available 📚 #environmental_engineering 📚 #environmental_science 📚 #chemical_engineering 📚 #chemistry 📚 #atmospheric_chemistry 📚 #civil_engineering 🏫 University: University of Cincinnati 🌎 Country: United States 🇺🇸 🎓 Supervisors: Dr. Tianren Wu ✅ The Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Lab led by Dr. Tianren Wu is seeking two highly motivated Ph.D. students to work on indoor air chemistry research projects, starting in Spring or Fall of 2025. The research includes characterizing indoor air pollutants using a high-resolution chemical ionization mass spectrometer (CIMS), with projects focusing on VOC dynamics and the formation of highly oxygenated organic molecules (HOMs) from indoor ozonolysis reactions. Candidates should hold an undergraduate degree in environmental engineering, environmental science, chemical engineering, chemistry, atmospheric chemistry, civil engineering, or related fields. A master’s degree and experience in mass spectrometry or aerosol measurements are desirable but not required. Proficiency with Matlab, Python, or other programming languages is also preferred. 📌 How to apply: Interested candidates should combine their application documents (CV, cover letter, technical writing sample, transcripts, and references) into a single PDF and send it to Dr. Tianren Wu at wutr@ucmail.uc.edu with the subject line "PhD Student Application_Your Name". 📅 Starting date: Spring or Fall 2025.

🟨 Funded Ph.D. student position available 📚 #plant_genome_editing 📚 #plant_biotechnology 📚 #genetic_engineering 📚 #metabolite_pathways 🏫 University: Université Laval 🌎 Country: Canada 🇨🇦 🎓 Supervisors: Professor Davoud Torkamaneh ✅ We are hiring a Ph.D. student in Plant Genome Editing. The successful candidate will focus on optimizing methods and producing mutants across various plant species to engineer metabolite pathways. Key qualifications include previous experience in genome editing and plant transformation. Applications without these qualifications will not be evaluated. 📌 How to apply: If you meet the criteria and are passionate about plant biotechnology, please send your CV and a motivation letter to Professor Davoud Torkamaneh at davoud.torkamaneh.1@ulaval.ca.

🟨 Funded Ph.D. student position available 📚 #fire_safety_engineering 📚 #computational_modeling 📚 #civil_engineering 📚 #infrastructure_safety 🏫 University: Carleton University 🌎 Country: Canada 🇨🇦 🎓 Supervisors: Dr. Hamzeh Hajiloo ✅ Dr. Hamzeh Hajiloo is seeking a motivated Ph.D. student to join his research group in Fire Safety Engineering. The research combines experimental studies with computational modeling to enhance fire safety in buildings and infrastructure. Candidates should have a strong engineering background and a passion for solving real-world challenges. 📌 How to apply: Interested candidates should complete the application form by November 30: Application Form. For more information on current projects, visit Dr. Hamzeh Hajiloo's Page.

🟨 Funded Ph.D. student position available 📚 #environmental_engineering 🏫 University: South Dakota State University 🌎 Country: United States 🇺🇸 🎓 Supervisors: Dr. Guanghui Hua ✅ Dr. Guanghui Hua is seeking a Ph.D. student in Environmental Engineering to begin in Spring 2025. The research will focus on an NSF-funded project studying the formation and control of disinfection byproducts from phenolic precursors in drinking water. 📌 How to apply: Interested candidates should email Dr. Guanghui Hua at guanghui.hua@sdstate.edu with a CV and a brief statement of research background and interests. The successful candidate will need to apply to the Graduate School at South Dakota State University. 📅 Starting date: Spring 2025.

🟨 Funded Ph.D. student position available 📚 #architectural_engineering  📚 #civil_engineering  📚 #energy_modeling  📚 #sustainable_buildings  📚 #urban_energy  🏫 University: University of Arizona  🌎 Country: United States 🇺🇸  🎓 Supervisors: Prof. Wooyoung Jung ✅ The Human Building Synergy (HUBS) lab is seeking a motivated Ph.D. candidate for Spring 2025. Research areas include: - Human Building Interaction  - Grid-interactive Effective Buildings  - Clean/Urban Energy Modeling  📌 How to apply:  Email Prof. Jung at wooyoung@arizona.edu with your CV, research interests, transcript, and English test scores. Use the subject: “Ph.D. student position applicant: [Your Name]”. 📅 Starting date: Spring 2025.

🟨 Funded MS student position available 📚 #plant_biology 📚 #ecology 📚 #environmental_science 📚 #dryland_ecology 📚 #climate_science 🏫 University: Arizona State University 🌎 Country: United States 🇺🇸 🎓 Supervisors: Dr. Tyson Terry ✅ The Terry Dryland Plant Recruitment Lab at Arizona State University is seeking a motivated graduate student at the MS level to start in the Fall of 2025. The research will focus on plant-climate interactions, specifically studying plant reproduction in post-fire scenarios in dryland systems. Preferred qualifications include field research experience with plants and coding/analysis experience in R. 📌 How to apply: Interested applicants should submit a cover letter describing research interests and qualifications, a current CV, and the full contact information for two references to Dr. Tyson Terry at Tyson.Terry@asu.edu. Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. 📅 Starting date: May or August 2025. Lab Website: https://tysonterryecology.weebly.com/

🟨 Funded Ph.D. student position available 📚 #horticulture 📚 #crop_science 📚 #agronomy 📚 #agriculture 📚 #environmental_science 📚 #soil_science 🏫 University: Clemson University 🌎 Country: United States 🇺🇸 🎓 Supervisors: Dr. Bhupinder Singh Jatana ✅ Preference will be given to candidates with research experience in specialty crops, organic production, soil science, and field experimentation. Candidates should possess strong academic credentials, a proven record of scientific publications, and excellent communication skills. The position involves interdisciplinary research in collaboration with a diverse group of researchers and farmers. 📌 How to apply: Interested applicants should contact Dr. Bhupinder Singh Jatana at bjatana@clemson.edu. Please email your current CV, research interest, unofficial copies of transcripts, GRE score, and TOEFL score (for international students) as a single PDF file. 📅 Starting date: Spring 2025.

🟨 Ph.D. Student and Postdoctoral Researcher Positions 📚 #civil_engineering 📚 #construction_engineering 📚 #environmental_engineering 📚 #computer_science 📚 #mechanical_engineering 📚 #electrical_engineering 📚 #architectural_engineering 🏫 University: The University of Alabama 🌎 Country: United States 🇺🇸 🎓 Supervisor: Qiuhua (Lisa) Duan ✅ Ph.D. student: Master’s in relevant fields (e.g., Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering). Strong programming and English skills. ✅ Postdoc: Ph.D. in relevant fields. Experience in research, teamwork, and supervision. 📌 Apply by emailing CV, personal statement, references, and transcripts to qduan@ua.edu. 📅 Start: Fall 2024 or Spring 2025.

🟨 Ph.D. Student and Postdoctoral Researcher Positions 📚 #civil_engineering 📚 #construction_engineering 📚 #environmental_engineering 📚 #computer_science 📚 #mechanical_engineering 📚 #electrical_engineering 📚 #architectural_engineering 🏫 University: The University of Alabama 🌎 Country: United States 🇺🇸 🎓 Supervisor: Qiuhua (Lisa) Duan ✅ Ph.D. student: Master’s in relevant fields (e.g., Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering). Strong programming and English skills. ✅ Postdoc: Ph.D. in relevant fields. Experience in research, teamwork, and supervision. 📌 Apply by emailing CV, personal statement, references, and transcripts to qduan@ua.edu. 📅 Start: Fall 2024 or Spring 2025.

🟨 Funded Ph.D. position in Civil and Environmental Engineering 📚 #civil_engineering 📚 #environmental_engineering 📚 #hydrology 📚 #geophysics 🏫 University: Colorado State University 🌎 Country: USA 🇺🇸 🎓 Supervisors: Dr. Antonio Meira and Dr. Ryan Morrison ✅ Seeking a Ph.D. candidate for a USFS-sponsored project starting Spring 2025. Focus: hydrologic and hydraulic impacts of restoration on headwater streams. MS in Civil and Environmental Engineering or related field required. Knowledge of geophysical methods (e.g., seismic refraction, ERT) and modeling tools (e.g., Modflow, Parflow) essential. Coding and field data collection experience preferred. 📌 How to apply: Email Prof. Antonio Meira at ameira@colostate.edu with a cover letter and CV as a single PDF attachment. Use subject line “Application for Posted PhD Position.” 📅 Deadline: September 15, 2024.

🟨 Funded Ph.D. and MSc positions in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology 📚 #ecology 📚 #evolutionary_biology 📚 #climate_change 📚 #conservation 📚 #biodiversity 🏫 University: University of Guelph 🌎 Country: Canada 🇨🇦 🎓 Supervisor: Dr. Tess Grainger ✅ The Grainger Lab is recruiting 1 MSc and 1 Ph.D. student to start in Fall 2025. The lab studies the effects of climate change, habitat fragmentation, and invasive species on coexistence and eco-evolutionary dynamics, using lab and field experiments with plants and insects. This opportunity is limited to Canadian citizens or permanent residents due to funding restrictions. 📌 How to apply: Visit [www.tessgrainger.ca/join-the-lab](https://tessgrainger.ca/join-the-lab/) for more details. Interested candidates should email tess.grainger@uoguelph.ca with a few short paragraphs outlining their research interests, experience, and reasons for joining the lab, along with a CV and unofficial transcripts. 📅 Application deadline: September 30th, 2024.

🟨 Two funded Ph.D. Research Assistant positions 📚 #transportation_engineering  📚 #civil_engineering  📚 #environmental_engineering  📚 #industrial_engineering  📚 #computer_science 🏫 University: Rice University  🌎 Country: USA 🇺🇸  🎓 Supervisor: Dr. Xinwu Qian ✅ Strong background in mathematical modeling, machine learning, data analytics, and programming is required. Master’s degree and prior research experience preferred. 📌 How to apply: Send a cover page, CV, transcripts, and TOEFL/GRE scores titled [S25 PhD] to xinwu.qian@rice.edu by October 15, 2024. 📅 Starting date: Spring 2025