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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Graduate Research Assistantships at LSU<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I am currently recruiting creative graduate students interested in coastal hydrodynamics and hydrology to join my research group at Louisiana State University (<u><a href="http://www.lsu.edu/cce/graduate/docs/index.php" target="_blank">Department
of Oceanography and Coastal Sciences</a>)</u> located in Baton Rouge, LA. I have two funded positions (stipend + tuition) available for MS students preferably starting in June 2020 (PhD students or Fall 2020 start dates may be considered). Applications are
due by January 2020 to be considered for funding. The positions are related to two projects focusing on the Louisiana coast and hydrodynamic responses to freshwater inputs via river diversions:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Determining the wave and current climates in a degraded coastal wetland before the introduction of freshwater input via river diversions. The student would manage two near-shore
wave and current monitoring arrays in addition to managing and analyzing the real-time data stream. There will be opportunities to interact with the entities involved in coastal restoration “earth moving” activities and design.
<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Determining the effects of hydrodynamics (responses to wind, tides, river discharge) on phytoplankton communities (i.e., toxic algal blooms) in a large, isolated coastal bay. This
project would be heavily focused on hydrodynamic modeling and would be an opportunity to work with biologists in an interdisciplinary project. Field work will also be included.<o:p></o:p></li></ol>
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<p class="MsoNormal">My group works to understand how water transport and hydraulic connectivity affect ecology (algal blooms, nutrients, etc.) and morphological development (e.g., deltaic growth) in coastal environments. We use field work and numerical modeling
in our research projects. We also build cool hydraulics experiments to share with elementary school students at Baton Rouge Schools, which is super fun. Experience with field work, coding (Matlab or other languages), or numerical modeling is a plus. I’m committed
to fostering an inclusive environment within my research group and at LSU. Applicants from underrepresented groups in STEM are encouraged to apply in addition to students with backgrounds in non-oceanographic fields such (e.g., engineering, geosciences, physics, mathematics,
etc.). Diversity, equity, and inclusion are emphasized within my research group and the greater LSU community.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Please express your interest for the graduate program by filling out this free
<a href="https://www.lsu.edu/cce/graduate/docs/admission/preapplication.php">pre-application form</a>. Prospective students should know that LSU has mandatory fees, but I am committed to negotiating stipends to partially offset the additional fees to maintain
a competitive stipend. For more information please visit my <a href="https://matthewhiatt.wixsite.com/coastalhydrolsu">
website</a> and I encourage prospective students to contact me at <a href="mailto:mhiatt1@lsu.edu">
mhiatt1@lsu.edu</a> with a short description of their interests, background, and research priorities in addition to a copy of their CV.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">______________________________________________<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Roboto">Matt Hiatt<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Roboto">assistant professor<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Roboto">dept. of oceanography & coastal sciences<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Roboto">coastal studies institute fellow<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Roboto">louisiana state university<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Roboto">2235 energy, coast, & environment bldg.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Roboto">(225) 578-6092<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Roboto"><a href="mailto:mhiatt1@lsu.edu"><span style="color:#0563C1">mhiatt1@lsu.edu</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Roboto"><a href="https://matthewhiatt.wixsite.com/coastalhydrolsu"><span style="color:#0563C1">Research Website</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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