[ES_JOBS_NET] Two PhD positions in Hydrology at the University of Alberta, Canada

[Hongli Liu]

Hi everyone,


The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of
Alberta is inviting applications for two fully-funded PhD positions in
Computational Hydrology.

What you will do: The focus of these positions is designing various
hydrologic modeling and application tools to improve hydrologic forecasting
and impact assessment under climate change. Students can work on many
different aspects of hydrologic sciences, including but not limited to
uncertainty quantification, spatial discretization, parameter estimation,
streamflow forecasting, and climate change impact assessment. The specific
research focus will be tailored to suit the candidate’s skills and career
interests.



Desired qualifications: Students have a recent Master degree in hydrology,
civil engineering, earth science, or a closely related field. Students with
a background in hydrologic modeling, machine learning, software
development, or high-performance computing are encouraged to apply.



Study environment: The University of Alberta is a Top 5 Canadian university
located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. We are committed to providing a safe,
respectful, and supportive workplace for everyone. We will provide
professional training and mentoring to help you succeed. We will also
provide you with funding to attend conferences and exchange programs for
collaborative research. You will enjoy living in Alberta, which has the
most diverse natural landscapes in all of Canada, from Rocky Mountain peaks
and grasslands to arid badlands and immense forest.



How to apply: If you are interested in these position, please send the
following to Hongli Liu (hongli.liu at ualberta.ca) with “*Hydrology PhD Appl
- [Your Name]*” on the subject line:

   -

   Cover letter explaining your interests and experience in computational
   hydrology.
   -

   Curriculum vitae.
   -

   A list of three references.

The desired start date is September 2023. This position is part of the
University of Alberta’s priority to build a diverse community; thus,
candidates from underrepresented groups and women are strongly encouraged
to apply. Please feel free to contact Hongli Liu
<https://apps.ualberta.ca/directory/person/hongli7> with any questions or
interests.

*English Proficiency*: International applicants please check your English
proficiency before applying. Please refer to here
<https://www.ualberta.ca/graduate-studies/prospective-students/international-admissions-protocol/english-language-proficiency/index.html>
.


-- 
Hongli Liu, Ph.D. (she/her)
Assistant Professor
Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering
University of Alberta
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