PhD position with the Coastal Risks and Engineering Lab

Community Surface Dynamics Modeling System (CSDMS); University (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Central Florida in Florida, United States is offering a fully funded PhD position in the Coastal Risks and Engineering (CoRE) Lab. The PhD candidate will contribute to projects assessing sea level rise and hydrometeorological extremes and will collaborate with federal and state agencies.

The position targets applicants with a strong background in coastal engineering or environmental science, includes stipend support, and is based on campus.

Qualifications

• PhD applicant with strong background in coastal engineering or environmental science.
• Strong research and communication skills for collaborative projects.

Responsibilities

• Conduct coastal risk research under the Coastal Risks and Engineering (CoRE) Lab.
• Collaborate with federal and state agencies on project goals and data analysis.

Education

PhD in a relevant field

Job description

University of Central Florida, Florida, United States

Position

Posting:

PhD position

Start Reviewing Process

3 October 2026

We have an opening for a fully funded PhD position in the Coastal Risks and Engineering (CoRE) Lab at the University of Central Florida. The candidate will support projects funded by different federal and state agencies focused on assessing and reducing coastal risks from sea level rise and hydrometeorological extremes such as storm surges, waves, precipitation, or compound events.

Best wishes,

Thomas

Of interest for:

• Coastal Working Group