[ES_JOBS_NET] MSc/PhD position in Groundwater Sustainability at University of New Mexico

[Katherine Markovich]

The Markovich Lab is seeking prospective MSc or PhD students interested in advancing decision support modeling for sustainable management of groundwater resources. Positions will start in Fall 2026 in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, NM.


Successful candidates will be able to choose from projects ranging from developing/advancing inverse modeling techniques for assimilation of novel data streams for water supply forecasting to developing stakeholder-driven modeling approaches for complex, transdisciplinary problems such as water allocation optimization and ecosystem restoration in dryland basins.


Preferred Qualifications: The successful candidates will have a bachelor's degree in geology, engineering, or a closely related field and experience or a strong willingness to learn the following skills: groundwater modeling decision support modeling (MODFLOW/PEST++), programming in python, high performance computing, and scientific writing. In addition, they will have strong communication and organization skills, scientific curiosity, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.


Guaranteed funding is available for two (MSc) or four years (PhD). Albuquerque is an affordable, diverse, and culturally vibrant city with excellent outdoor recreation access.


To apply: Interested students are encouraged to email Dr. Katie Markovich (kmarkovich at unm.edu) with a short description of yourself and your interests, a resume or CV (with contact info for two references), and transcripts (unofficial is fine). Once compatibility is established through correspondence with Dr. Markovich, applications to the UNM EPS program are due January 5, 2026.


For more information, please see:


UNM EPS website: <https://biology.unm.edu/graduate/index.html> https://eps.unm.edu/

Admissions requirements: <https://biology.unm.edu/graduate/admissions-requirements.html> https://eps.unm.edu/graduate/requirements.html

The application process: <https://biology.unm.edu/graduate/application-process.html> https://eps.unm.edu/graduate/how-to-apply.html

Markovich Lab website: <http://alexjwebster.weebly.com/> https://kmarkovich.github.io/


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