The Coastal Hydrogeology Lab in the Department of Marine and Coastal Environmental Science at Texas A&M University is recruiting PhD students with potential start dates in Spring 2026 (application deadline: October 1, 2025) or Fall 2026 (application deadline: January 15, 2026). The position will focus on coastal groundwater-surface water interactions, biogeochemistry of subterranean estuary, and domestic well water quality along the upper Texas Gulf Coast.
Requirements:
– MS degree in hydrogeology, geoscience, environmental science, or closely related fields
– Strong written and oral communication skills
– Ability to work effectively in a team environment
– Prior experience in hydrogeology fieldwork (preferred)
– Proficiency in programming language such as R or python (preferred)
– Experience with radon or radium counter such as RAD7 or RaDeCC (preferred, but not required)
About Texas A&M University
The College of Marine Sciences and Maritime Studies is located at Texas A&M University’s Galveston Campus–a hub for marine, coastal, and maritime excellence in the vibrant coastal community of Galveston, Texas. The campus is short drive from Houston, one of the most diverse metropolitan areas in the United States. More information about the PhD program can be found here: https://catalog.tamu.edu/graduate/galveston/marine-sciences-maritime-studies/marine-and-coastal-environmental-science/phd-mcms
Application
Interested applicants should contact Dr. Dini Adyasari (dini.adyasari@tamu.edu) with the following materials: CV, transcript, contact information for two academic referees, and cover letter describing research interests. More about PI can be found here: https://marine.tamu.edu/academics/marine-coastal-environmental-science/directory/dini-adyasari.html