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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Inter">Dr. Meng Zhao’s lab (<a href="https://www.webpages.uidaho.edu/mengz/">https://www.webpages.uidaho.edu/mengz/</a>) in the Department of Earth and Spatial Sciences at the University of Idaho invites applications
 for a PhD position starting Fall 2025. This position offers an exciting opportunity to participate in a research project with partners from NASA, NOAA, PNNL, and Boise State University, focused on understanding the hydrological impacts of land use and land
 cover changes using satellite data.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:Inter"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:Inter">Preferred Qualifications:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-family:Inter">Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., hydrology, ecology, remote sensing).<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-family:Inter">Proficiency in programming (Python or equivalent languages).<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-family:Inter">Research experience, scientific writing skills, and a strong work ethic are highly valued.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Inter"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:Inter">How to Apply:</span></b><span style="font-family:Inter">
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Inter">To apply, please send the following documents with the email subject line “LULC PhD” to Dr. Meng Zhao at
<a href="mailto:mengz@uidaho.edu">mengz@uidaho.edu</a>:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-family:Inter">CV: detailing your academic background, skills, and relevant experiences.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-family:Inter">Cover Letter: outlining your qualifications, research interests, and why you are a strong fit for this position.
<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Inter"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Inter">Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so early submission is encouraged.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
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