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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#333333;background:white">Villanova University Center for Resilient Water Systems<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#212121">We are seeking doctoral and masters research assistant to pursue their studies in Civil Engineering with a focus on stormwater green
infrastructure, and perform research on related projects. The project combines elements of geotechnical and water resource engineering to investigate the sustainability of green infrastructure. Research activities include lab and field work, as well as a
computational modeling.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#212121">PhD candidates should have their MS in Civil Engineering or related field and ideally have some experience with a strong interest in
water resources and geotechnical engineering. There are opportunities to gain experience teaching, and participate in research, professional development, and volunteer programs.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#212121">MS candidates should have their BS in Civil Engineering or related field with a strong interest in water resources and geotechnical
engineering. There are opportunities to gain experience participating in other research, professional development, and volunteer programs.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#212121">There are multiple funded positions on two grant funded projects through the PA Department of Environmental Protection and the PA Department
of Transportation. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#212121">These projects are part of the Center for Resilient Water Systems and Villanova Urban Stormwater Partnership (VUSP), part of the Department
of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Villanova University, has the mission to advance the evolving field of sustainable stormwater management and to foster the development of public and private partnerships through research on innovative stormwater control
measures (SCMs), directed studies, technology transfer and education. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#212121">Villanova University is a national university with doctoral and master's programs. Visit </span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><a href="https://www1.villanova.edu/villanova/engineering/departments/cee.html">https://www1.villanova.edu/villanova/engineering/departments/cee.html</a>
<span style="color:#212121">to learn more about the department. Villanova is a catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian order. Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of Villanova University’s mission. The University
is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#212121">Potential graduate students will be required to apply to the degree program prior to commitment:
<a href="http://www1.villanova.edu/villanova/engineering/grad/admission/apply.html">
http://www1.villanova.edu/villanova/engineering/grad/admission/apply.html</a> <o:p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#212121">Please direct questions regarding this position to:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#212121">Dr. Virginia Smith<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#212121">Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#212121">e-mail: </span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><a href="mailto:Virginia.Smith@villanova.edu%20@Villanova.edu">Virginia.Smith@villanova.edu
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#212121">Phone: 610-519-4961</span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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