Local recruitment: PhD Position in Hydroclimatic Extremes and Artificial Intelligence

The Department of Environmental Sciences invites applications for a PhD position under the supervision of Professor Antonios Mamalakis. The student will enroll full-time in the graduate program of the Department of Environmental Sciences in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. The student is expected to take all necessary courses/credits towards completion of their degree. The graduate student is also expected to carry out research related to hydroclimate, extremes and data science. This includes but is not limited to understanding predictability of hydroclimate across different timescales, using AI (Artificial Intelligence) to improve predictive skill of teleconnections and extreme events, enhance understanding of climate change impacts and attribution of hydroclimatic extremes, and other related questions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Atmospheric Science, Earth System Science, Computer Science, Engineering, or other related fields
• Solid scientific background and academic performance (e.g., as may be indicated by GPA)
• Proficiency in English
• Proficiency in Python, MatLab, or R
• Experience in working with large datasets
• Commitment to the PhD program

Preferred qualifications

• MSc in Atmospheric Science, Earth System Science, Computer Science, Engineering, or other related fields
• Passion for climate science and big data
• Strong presentation skills (written/oral)
• Previous experience in presenting at scientific conferences or/and publishing in scientific journals
• Independent thinking and creativity

Applicants should send an email including a CV (2 pages maximum) and 1-page cover letter to npa4tg@virginia.edu. The cover letter should solidify the applicant’s interest in the position and discuss qualifications. The applicants may be contacted by the PI to discuss further details about their application before being encouraged to apply to the graduate program (application deadline: January 15, 2024). We strongly encourage applicants to send their materials by December 10^th for full consideration.