I am seeking for a Ph.D. student to participate in a research on sediment transport, channel morphology, and deltaic development of the lower Mississippi River. The research involves intensive quantitative and geospatial analysis and modeling to understand how future sea level rise will affect sedimentation and channel dynamics in the backwater zone of large alluvial rivers such as the lower Mississippi River.
Applicants should have an MS degree in earth science, hydrology, physical geography, or a closely related field, with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and a minimum GRE of 300 (V+Q). Previous experience in river studies with GIS/Remote Sensing techniques are highly desirable. Graduate student stipend will be $22,000 plus full tuition waiver for a period of 2 years, with the potential to extend for another 2 years contingent upon funding availability and performance. Interested candidates should send an email describing their past experience and their motivation for pursuing a graduate degree, along with a resume, unofficial college transcripts, GRE scores, and the names and contact information for 3 references to y...@lsu.edu<mailto:y...@lsu.edu>. Missing any of the above documents will not be considered. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Start date is expected to be in the summer or fall semester of 2017. Y. Jun Xu School of Renewable Natural Resources Louisiana State University Baton Rouge, LA 70803, USA http://www.rnr.lsu.edu/hydrology/
