[ES_JOBS_NET] Funded Machine Learning and Hydrology PhD Positions at University of Connecticut

[Wang, Lijing]

The Model-Data Integration Hydro Lab (https://lijingwang.github.io/) in the Department of Earth Sciences at the University of Connecticut (UConn) seeks applicants for 1-2 PhD positions interested in using machine learning to integrate hydrologic modeling and field measurements.

Individuals with undergraduate and/or graduate degrees in earth sciences, hydrology, hydrogeology, environmental science, geology, geophysics, environmental engineering, climate science, data science, or other related fields are encouraged to apply. We also strongly welcome students from underrepresented groups in earth sciences to apply.

More information about the positions including potential research topics is listed in our lab opportunities page, https://lijingwang.github.io/opportunities/ . For full funding consideration, please apply before January 10th, 2024. Students will receive continuous stipend support starting at ~$27,000 per 9 months with the possibility of additional summer funding. Admission also includes tuition waiver, health insurance benefits, and funding for research related travel.

In our group, we focus on studying the impacts of uncertain factors, which range from bedrock to canopy to climate disturbances, on aquifers and watersheds using advanced modeling, machine learning and decision science.  Interested students may request additional information by contacting Dr. Lijing Wang (lijing.wang at uconn.edu). I am looking forward to hearing from you!     

About UConn and UConn Earth Sciences:

University of Connecticut (UConn), Connecticut’s flagship university, proudly holds the #58 ranking in the 2024 Best National University Rankings and #26 ranking in Top Public University by US News. Our main campus, nestled in the rural, forested, and rolling highlands of Mansfield, Connecticut, offers an idyllic setting for learning and growth. Situated in the heart of the Northeast, halfway between Boston (a 1.5-hour drive) and New York City (a 2.5-hour drive), we find ourselves in the charming New England town of Storrs, known for its picturesque autumn scenery.

At UConn Earth Sciences, we research a wide range of topics in Earth Science, including geophysics, hydrology, climate change, geomorphology, and paleontology. To explore more about our department, please visit our website: https://earthsciences.uconn.edu/.

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Lijing Wang
Incoming Assistant Professor (Fall 2024)
Department of Earth Sciences
University of Connecticut
lijing.wang at uconn.edu

https://lijingwang.github.io/
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