[ES_JOBS_NET] PhD opportunity at Boise State - bacterially mediated reactive transport in confined flows

[Kevin Roche]

Boise State Assistant Professor Kevin Roche
<https://www.boisestate.edu/coen-ce/about-us/faculty-and-staff/kevin-roche-ph-d/#bio>
 is recruiting one *Ph.D. student *to join the Hydrologic Interfaces and
Processes Laboratory <https://www.boisestate.edu/coen-hip/> for Fall 2025.
This position is fully funded and supports student tuition, benefits, and a
graduate stipend.

Click here <https://www.boisestate.edu/coen-hip/opportunities/>for full
position description.

While there is flexibility on the potential research projects, all projects
focus on bacterially mediated reactive transport in confined geometries.
Potential projects include:

   - Using experiments and modeling to investigate the fate of
   pharmaceuticals and their degradation byproducts in river sediments (learn
   more)
   <https://www.boisestate.edu/coen-hip/research-themes/fluvial-reactive-transport/>
   .
   - Investigating feedbacks between mass transport, microbial growth, and
   reactions in confined flows (e.g., groundwater, the human gut) using
   microfluidics (learn more)
   <https://www.boisestate.edu/coen-hip/research-themes/bacterial-growth-and-function-in-confined-flows/>
   .

The student will be a member of the Department of Civil Engineering and
will join an interdisciplinary Ph.D. program that best suits their skills
and interests. Our lab highly values diverse perspectives and welcomes
applicants from a range of backgrounds. I am committed to fostering a
diverse, equitable, and inclusive research group whose trajectory is shaped
by the unique backgrounds of its members. Click here
<https://www.boisestate.edu/admissions/nextsteps/diversity/> for resources
that support Boise State University’s commitment to a diverse and inclusive
on-campus culture.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

   - B.S. degree in engineering, physics, earth sciences, microbiology,
   chemistry, mathematics, or a related degree with relevant quantitative
   coursework.
   - Strong passion for learning and an eagerness for applying analytical
   skills to solve complex problems.
   - Willingness to work both independently and in team settings on
   open-ended tasks.
   - Written and oral communication proficiency in the English language.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

   - M.S. degree in engineering, physics, earth sciences, microbiology,
   chemistry, mathematics, or a related degree with relevant quantitative
   coursework.
   - Prior research experience performing laboratory experiments (e.g.,
   columns, microfluidics, biofilm growth), coding (e.g., Python, Matlab), and
   data analysis.
   - Prior experience disseminating knowledge in written (e.g.,
   publication) and oral formats (e.g., conference presentations).

HOW TO INQUIRE

Please email Kevin Roche directly before applying, and include. :

   - *Subject line: *“HIP Lab prospective student Fall 2025”
   - *A brief intro: *Share who you are and what draws you to working in
   the HIP laboratory. Please explain how your relevant skills or experience
   align with the lab’s research goals.
   - *Project info: *Include any specific interests and questions you have
   about the project themes described/linked above.
   - *Supporting documents (as a single pdf): *Attach your CV or resume,
   contact info for two professional references, as well as any additional
   materials that might be useful for me, such as previous conference
   abstracts, publications, unofficial transcripts, and theses. Please do not
   attach all publications to your email; instead, provide links to the
   journal article or doi.

*Note:* Review of inquiries will begin in late Jan; candidates who have
already inquired do not need to re-reply.

Students will join an interdisciplinary Ph.D. program that best suits their
skills and interests, with program options including: Engineering,
Materials Science, Mechanical and Biomedical, or Geosciences. Please see the
 Graduate College webpage <https://www.boisestate.edu/graduatecollege/> for
more information including links for applying. Application due dates are
program dependent.
ABOUT BOISE STATE

Boise State’s College of Engineering is the largest and top-ranked
engineering college in Idaho. College has experienced tremendous growth
through increasing enrollment, research activity, and influence in the
community. Research activity of faculty has tripled since 2017 ($6M in FY17
and $18M in FY23).

Boise State University sits along the Boise River Greenbelt in the heart of
Idaho’s rapidly growing capital city. A unique blend of city amenities and
outdoor access – including 180+ miles of nearby trails – make it one of the
highest rated cities in the U.S. for livability.

Kevin R. Roche, Ph.D. <https://www.boisestate.edu/coen-hip/>
Assistant Professor
Dept of Civil Engineering
Boise State University
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