Fully Funded PhD: Floodplain Hydrology & Biogeochemistry

Community Surface Dynamics Modeling System (CSDMS); Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for a PhD position in a fully funded project examining how hydrologic and geochemical processes influence nutrient retention and mobilization in floodplains. The work combines field studies and modeling, with opportunities to engage stakeholders and regulators in the Colorado River Basin.

The successful candidate will have a background in hydrology, hydrogeology, geochemistry, environmental engineering, or related fields, and may have

Qualifications

• Background in hydrology, hydrogeology, geochemistry, environmental engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with numerical modeling or scientific programming (Python) desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field work and modeling to study nutrient retention and mobilization in floodplains.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and regulators on applied water quality challenges in the Colorado River Basin.
• Disseminate findings through publications and presentations.

Skills

Numerical modeling

Education

PhD in hydrology/ hydrogeology/ geochemistry/ environmental engineering

Tools

Python

Job description

University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for a PhD position in a fully funded project examining how hydrologic and geochemical processes influence nutrient retention and mobilization in floodplains. The work combines field studies and modeling, with opportunities to engage stakeholders and regulators in the Colorado River Basin.

The successful candidate will have a background in hydrology, hydrogeology, geochemistry, environmental engineering, or related fields, and may have