[ES_JOBS_NET] Fully-funded PhD Position in Urban Hydrology and Geospatial Analysis at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

[H Zhang]

Dr. Hua Zhang at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is seeking a PhD
student to study urban stormwater management, starting Spring/Summer 2022.
The research project is funded by the Environmental Sustainability Program
of the National Science Foundation, aiming to better understand the role of
urban impervious areas in stormwater runoff processes using a combination
of small aircraft systems, hydrologic modeling, and geospatial analysis (
https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=2050986&HistoricalAwards=false
).

Applicants should have a master’s degree in civil and environmental
engineering, geography, environmental science, computer science, or a
related field. Preliminary knowledge of GIS and hydrology is desired.
Skills with any of the following topics are not required but will be highly
valued: (a) hydrologic or water quality models, (b) unmanned aircraft
systems, (c) ArcGIS or ArcGIS Pro, (d) Python programming, and (e) Google
Earth Engine or Planet Platform. Applications from Hispanic, women, or
first-generation students are particularly welcome. This position will be
fully funded, covering stipend, benefits, and tuition.

Based on the background and interest of the successful applicant, he/she
will be admitted into one of the following programs:

(a) Geospatial Computer Science PhD Program:
https://www.tamucc.edu/programs/graduate-programs/geospatial-computer-science-phd.php.


(b) Coastal and Marine System Science PhD Program:
https://www.tamucc.edu/science/departments/physical-sciences/coastal-marine/.


Interested applicants are encouraged to contact Dr. Hua Zhang (
hua.zhang at tamucc.edu), Associate Professor of Civil Engineering, via email
including a CV and a brief statement of research experience and interest.
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