<div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 10pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The Department of Biosystems and
Agricultural Engineering at Oklahoma State University (OSU) is offering a
Graduate Research Assistantship (GRA) for a qualified Ph.D. student beginning
Fall 2026. The selected candidate will join the Hydrological Extremes Lab (<a href="https://www.hydroexlab.com/">https://www.hydroexlab.com/</a>)
and conduct research under the supervision of Dr. K.J. <span aria-invalid="spelling" class="LI ng" style="border-style:none;background:none">Jafarzadegan</span>. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 10pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The GRA position will be located at
OSU’s main campus in Stillwater, Oklahoma. OSU is a modern land-grant
institution with interdisciplinary programs that attract students from all 50
states and approximately 120 nations. As Oklahoma's only university with a
statewide presence, OSU improves lives through integrated, high-quality
teaching, research, and outreach.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 10pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Available Position</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 10pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Flood Modeling and
Management</span></b></p>
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degree in engineering, hydrology, or a closely related field, with a strong
interest in flood characterization and modeling.</span></p>
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</span></span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Experience
with flood modeling software (particularly SWMM and HEC-RAS)</span></p>
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</span></span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Familiarity
with machine learning or AI methods for environmental data analysis</span></p>
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</span></span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Programming
experience in Python or similar languages</span></p>
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</span></span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Strong
background in statistics and quantitative analysis</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;margin:0in 0in 10pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">How to apply:</span></b></p>
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applicants should <b><u>first submit the application form </u></b>(link and QR
code provided below) and then <b><u>email the following materials</u></b> to </span><a href="mailto:kj.jafarzadegan@okstate.edu" style="color:blue"><b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">kj.jafarzadegan@okstate.edu</span></b></a><b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">. <u>Please ensure to use
“HydroExLab2026-GRA application-your name” for the title of your email.</u></span></b></p>
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</span></span><b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">CV</span></b></p>
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</span></span><b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Statement
of Interest</span></b></p>
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</span></span><b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Transcripts</span></b></p>
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</span></span><b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">References
(Name, email, and affiliations)</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;margin:0in 0in 10pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Application Form:</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><a href="https://forms.office.com/r/zgPBfwhq87" style="color:blue"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Graduate Research Assistantship
Application: HydroExLab (OSU) – Fill out form</span></a><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">KJ Jafarzadegan, Ph.D.<br>
Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist<br>
Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering<br>
Oklahoma State University<br>
Email: <a class="gmail-decorated-link gmail-cursor-pointer" rel="noopener">kj.jafarzadegan@okstate.edu</a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><a class="gmail-decorated-link gmail-cursor-pointer" rel="noopener" href="https://www.hydroexlab.com/">Website: hydroexlab.com</a></p></div>