University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Apply before: 21 November 2026
This is a CSDMS-IF job
I’m recruiting a PhD student to join my research group (zperzan.github.io) at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), to investigate nutrient cycling in floodplains.
Research project: This fully funded project explores how hydrologic and geochemical processes control nutrient retention and mobilization in floodplains, with implications for downstream water quality. The project will combine field work and modeling, with opportunities to work with stakeholders and regulators on applied water quality challenges in the Colorado River Basin.
Qualifications: Applicants should have a background in hydrology, hydrogeology, geochemistry, environmental engineering, or a related field. Experience with numerical modeling and/or scientific programming (e.g., Python) is desirable, but not required. I am particularly interested in candidates who are motivated to combine experimental and computational approaches to investigate environmental processes.
Start date: Fall 2027
Interested applicants should email me (contact info at: zperzan.github.io) a CV and a brief description of their research interests and relevant experience. Informal inquiries are welcome.
Please feel free to share this opportunity with potential applicants.
Slate River, Crested Butte, Colorado
Cheers,
Zach Perzan
Zach Perzan (he/him)
Assistant Professor, Geoscience
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Of interest for: Terrestrial Working Group
