Fully Funded MSc and PhD Positions – Environmental Hydrology & Soil-Water Nexus Research via EURAXESS

Ben-Gurion University

Midreshet Ben-Gurion, Israel 🇮🇱

Offer Description

We are looking for motivated MSc or  PhD candidates to join Prof. Noam Weiosbrod’smultidisciplinary research group working on key environmental challenges in arid and semi-arid regions. Students will be fully integrated into experimental and modeling work, with access to field sites, analytical laboratories, and state-of-the-art instrumentation.

Research topics include:

  • Subsurface hydrology and unsaturated zone flow
  • Contaminant transport in saturated and unsaturated zones
  • Greenhouse gas dynamics in water bodies
  • Soil-aquifer treatment (SAT) systems for water reuse

Funding includes full tuition and living expenses, supported by competitive research grants.

Where to apply

Website: https://forms.gle/5nZL9aiW8DrKpY349

Requirements

Research Field: Environmental science » Water science

Education Level: Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Applicants should demonstrate:

  • A background in environmental sciences, hydrology, soil science, environmental engineering, geosciences, or a related field
  • Strong motivation to conduct independent research in a multidisciplinary and international environment
  • Good analytical, laboratory, or fieldwork skills (depending on project focus)
  • Fluency in English (speaking, reading, and writing)
  • Knowledge of data analysis tools (Python, MATLAB, R) is an advantage
  • For PhD candidates: completed MSc degree with a thesis

Languages: ENGLISH; Level: Excellent

Research Field: Environmental science » Water science

Years of Research Experience: 1 – 4

Additional Information

Eligibility criteria

  • Fully funded position: Tuition, living stipend, and research expenses are covered by competitive research grants
  • Access to modern, high-quality student dormitories on the Sde Boqer campus
  • Work within a dynamic, international research environment focused on real-world environmental challenges
  • Opportunities to participate in field campaigns, advanced lab work, and interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Access to state-of-the-art instrumentation and analytical facilities
  • Mentorship by leading scientists and potential for publication and conference participation
  • Support with visa  for international students
  • Life on a quiet, nature-oriented campus with hiking trails, desert landscapes, and a supportive student community

POSITION TYPE

ORGANIZATION TYPE

EXPERIENCE-LEVEL

DEGREE REQUIRED

IHE Delft - MSc in Water and Sustainable Development