The Civil and Environmental Engineering Department (CEE) at the University of California, Davis invites applications for two funded PhD positions focusing on (1) improving drought early warning systems considering socio-economic impacts and (2) on water partnerships to promote aquifer recharge for equitable economic and environmental resilience, under the supervision of Professor Alvar Escriva-Bou.
Qualifications:
- Applicants must hold a BS and/or MS degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or Applied Mathematics, or related fields, with a good academic background in hydrology and/or water management.
- Experience with water models, socio-environmental systems, and coding will be positively evaluated.
- Interest in interdisciplinary research, including water engineering, economics and policy, and the ability to demonstrate this interest, will be a plus.
- Strong communication skills in oral and written English
Terms of appointment:
- The position will cover full tuition fees and a competitive compensation, subject to completing department coursework and exams in a timely manner, maintaining GPA requirements, satisfactory research performance, and the availability of funds.
Applications should be submitted online, following the guidelines provided in our Grad School website.
Application Fee Waiver and Fellowship Programs:
UC Davis, the College of Engineering, and the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering offer several Application Fee Wavier and Application Fee Fellowship Programs! Be sure to review your eligibility for these programs before applying.
