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<b>Two Fully-Funded PhD Opportunities in Dr. Yunyao Li’s Group at the University of Texas at Arlington (Spring 2025 or Fall 2025)</b></div>
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<span style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);"><u><a href="https://www.uta.edu/academics/faculty/profile?username=liy8" id="OWAdd68674b-e2f5-7543-d01f-f6f4d0223586" class="OWAAutoLink" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);">Dr. Yunyao Li</a></u></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> is
seeking two motivated PhD students to join her research group at the University of Texas at Arlington, starting in Spring 2025 or Fall 2025. These positions offer full tuition coverage and a stipend.</span></div>
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The research will focus on air quality modeling and forecasting for extreme weather events (e.g., wildfire, dust storm, thunderstorm, etc.), wildfire emissions, satellite data analysis, and the impact of climate change on air quality.</div>
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<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Candidates are encouraged to contact Dr. Yunyao Li at
</span><span style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);"><u><a href="mailto:yunyao.li@uta.edu" id="OWA06b3bdf5-981b-d1af-19b5-b89c046fa3a1" class="OWAAutoLink" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);">yunyao.li@uta.edu</a></u></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> with
the subject line “PhD-UTAEES-[Your Name].” Please attach a <b>single PDF file </b>
(PhD-2025-[Your Name].pdf) that includes the following documents:</span></div>
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CV (including GPA, atmospheric science relevant coursework, coding skills, and research experience)</li><li style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 8pt 0.5in;">
Transcript</li></ul>
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<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>Application Process</b>: Interested candidates should apply to the
</span><span style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);"><u><a href="https://www.uta.edu/academics/programs/earth-and-environmental-sciences-phd" id="OWA801cdaf4-a27e-67ca-6ecc-d011fb3628ab" class="OWAAutoLink" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);">PhD program in Earth and
Environmental Sciences at the University of Texas at Arlington</a></u></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">. Please follow the application instructions carefully and mention your interest in working with Dr. Yunyao Li in your application.</span></div>
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<b>Candidate Requirements</b>:</div>
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A strong interest in atmospheric modeling, air quality forecast, climate change, thunderstorms, wildfires, or atmospheric dynamic.</li><li style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.5in;">
A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in atmospheric science, environmental science, engineering, or a related discipline.</li><li style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.5in;">
Proficiency in programming and data analysis, with experience in at least one programming language (e.g., R, Python, MATLAB, FORTRAN, IDL, NCL, GIS, C, C++). Candidates with FORTRAN experience will be prioritized.</li><li style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 8pt 0.5in;">
Prior research experience in air quality modeling, climate, or earth system modeling is highly desirable.</li></ul>
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