[ES_JOBS_NET] Funded Ph.D. position in Ecohydraulics

[Kelly Kibler]

The Ecohydraulics Laboratory at the University of Central Florida is
seeking PhD students to support NSF-funded research focused on feedbacks
between hydrodynamic processes, biota (mangroves, seagrasses, marsh
grasses, oyster reefs) and sediment transport. The project involves coupled
lab-field experimentation and requires both field work in a US National
Park and lab work in a sediment recirculating flume. The successful
candidate will study towards a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering in the Water
Resources Engineering group at UCF’s Department of Civil, Environmental,
and Construction Engineering. The position is available for start in Spring
2021 or Summer/Fall 2021. It is preferable that students start their field
work during the summer field season (May-August 2021).



PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

   - B.Sc. and/or M.Sc. degree in Water Resources, Civil, Environmental,
   Biological or Ecological Engineering, or in a related area (Hydrology,
   Geomorphology, Marine or other relevant Earth Sciences) from an accredited
   institution before August 2021.
   - Strong quantitative background (both coursework and professional or
   research experience) in hydrology/hydraulics. Experience with coding and
   analysis (preferably in MATLAB)
   - Interest or relevant experience in Ecohydrology or Ecohydraulics
   - Excellent oral and written communication skills. Prior record of
   published scholarly work, including Master’s thesis or journal publication,
   is a plus.
   - Field experience in aquatic environments (boating experience a plus)
   - Experience in experimental hydraulics and/or interest in acoustic
   velocimetry (ADCP, ADV), both in the lab and in the field.
   - Willingness to be a team player. Please see details here:
   http://ecohydraulics.weebly.com/join-us.html
   - The Kibler Ecohydraulics Lab fosters inclusion and diversity and
   particularly welcomes applications from students currently
   under-represented in the Engineering field.



APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Applicants must apply and be accepted to UCF’s Department of Civil,
Environmental, and Construction Engineering. Applicants interested in being
considered for this assistantship should complete their application by the
Fall priority deadline (January 15, 2021) and should contact Dr. Kibler
ahead of time. If you plan to apply, please send a CV and writing sample
(preferably work on which you are the first author) to Dr. Kelly Kibler at
kelly.kibler at ucf.edu.
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