[ES_JOBS_NET] Two PhD Positions in Nature-based Solutions and Coastal Resilience at the University of Rhode Island (URI)

[Che-Wei Chang]

*Join Us in Exploring Coastal Engineering and Resilience with Nature at URI*


Dear colleagues,

I am seeking two PhD students to join my coastal research group in the
Department
of Ocean Engineering
<https://web.uri.edu/engineering/about/ocean-engineering/> at the University
of Rhode Island (URI) <https://www.uri.edu/> in 2024. Start in Spring or
Fall 2024, with a set start date no later than Fall 2024. We welcome
motivated students to join us in our pursuit of exploring nature-based
solutions for coastal challenges.


*About us: *
The research group, led by Dr. Che-Wei Chang
<https://web.uri.edu/engineering/meet/che-wei-chang/> [Google Scholar
<https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=atBfecAAAAAJ&hl=en> |
ResearchGate <https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Che-Wei-Chang-3>] at
URI, is currently focused on nature-based solutions (natural and
nature-based features), exploring their potential to mitigate coastal
hazards and enhance resilience. We address these research challenges from
different perspectives and scales, employing a variety of research tools
that include laboratory experiments, numerical modeling, and theoretical
approaches.


*Potential Research Topics:*
Centering around nature-based solutions (NBS), we provide a diverse range
of possibilities for students to engage in laboratory experiments and
numerical modeling that can be tailored to their interests and expertise.
The research topics include, but are not limited to:

   - Effectiveness of NBS (e.g., wetlands) on coastal inundation and flood
   mitigation in response to rising sea levels
   - Impacts of NBS on sediment transport and coastal morphodynamics,
   especially in extreme weather conditions
   - Synergy of hybrid approaches with NBS integration for coastal
   resilience
   - Laboratory/numerical investigation of complex interactions among
   coastal elements (e.g., waves, currents, vegetation, sediments,
   infrastructure)


*Required Qualifications:*

   - A graduate or undergraduate degree in Ocean/Coastal/Civil/Mechanical
   Engineering or related fields, e.g., Physical Oceanography, Earth/Marine
   Sciences, Applied Mathematics, Physics, etc.
   - Strong technical writing and oral communication skills
   - Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative team environment


*Preferred Background and Skills*

   - Strong knowledge base in water wave theory, fluid mechanics, or
   coastal engineering.
   - Familiarity with programming languages like MATLAB, Python, Fortran,
   or others.
   - Research experience in one of the relevant areas, e.g., (1) Lab
   experiments and data analysis, (2) Ocean wave modeling, (3)
   Hydro-morphodynamic modeling, or (4) CFD


*Contact* *info*:
Interested candidates should contact Dr. Chang via e-mail at [
chewei.chang at uri.edu]:

   - Subject line: “URI Prospective Graduate Student: [Your Name]”
   - A CV, highlighting your skills, academic accomplishments,
   publications, contact info for references, etc.
   - A copy of transcripts reflecting your coursework
   - A brief statement outlining your motivation, research interests,
   qualifications, and prior research experiences


The selected applicants will need to submit formal applications to the
graduate school of the university (
https://web.uri.edu/graduate-school/admission/). Application reviews will
continue until the positions are filled. The successful applicants will
enroll in the Department of Ocean Engineering at URI with full financial
support. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or require
further information.

We are firmly committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in science and
engineering fields. We encourage applications from individuals belonging to
historically underrepresented groups in these fields.


--
Che-Wei Chang, PhD
Assistant Professor, Department of Ocean Engineering
University of Rhode Island, Narragansett, RI 02882
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