Applications are invited for a highly motivated student at the PhD or MS level to analyze riverine sediment transport and geomorphological change in coastal Louisiana. The study is part of an interdisciplinary research, supported by the NSF coupled natural-human systems (CNH) program that aims to develop models to assess the resilience and sustainability of a CNH coastal system. Therefore, the student will work closely with a group of faculty and graduate students from natural and social sciences. The position is available to start immediately.
Qualifications: A strong work ethic, strong quantitative skills, good communication skills, and the ability to work both as part of a team and independently are critical, in addition to being prepared for work under variable field conditions and possessing a valid U.S. driver's license. Applicants with an MS in hydrology, water resources, or a similar discipline (e.g. soil physics, geology, geography, environmental sciences) are preferred. Applicants with research experience in any of the following areas: surface hydrology, sediment transport, geomorphology, and GIS/landscape modeling will be highly competitive. To apply: Submit the following via email to Jun Xu (y...@lsu.edu; http://www.rnr.lsu.edu/hydrology/): resume, unofficial transcripts & GRE scores, a letter describing relevant research experience, and names and contact information for three references. Missing any of the above documents will not be considered.
