OPEN POSITIONS
Ph.D. Candidate in Mountain Ecohydrology
The WREL is actively seeking a Ph.D. candidate in mountain ecohydrology and water resources. The successful candidate will be supported to design their own research project within the broad theme of mountain ecohydrology that excites them, complements ongoing projects, and builds new understanding of how these watersheds function and affect water resources. Areas for potential projects include, but are not limited to, groundwater-vegetation feedbacks in a shifting climate; the effects of water partitioning on drought occurrence and severity; and multiobjective calibration of watershed models using machine-learning- based surrogate models and novel measurements. The selected candidate will have the opportunity to collaborate with others at Northeastern University, particularly in the College of Science and the Departments of Marine & Environmental Science and Civil & Environmental Engineering. They may also collaborate with colleagues at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBL), including but not limited to in LBL’s Watershed Function Science Focus Area, and with others across Boston’s many world-class Universities. This candidate will further have the opportunity to mentor as well as learn from current and future lab members.
We encourage candidates from a broad variety of backgrounds to apply, particularly those with majors in earth science, ecology, geography, computer science, and civil and environmental engineering and experience in computational modeling and data analysis. Ideal candidates will have research experience, a passion for learning and scientific exploration, and a commitment to equity and inclusion. While an M.S. is preferred, it is not required. A positive attitude and the ability to work both independently and part of a team are required. Candidates from historically and currently marginalized groups are particularly encouraged to apply and to ask the questions necessary to ensure they can feel safe, supported and comfortable in the lab, university, community, and field environments. Candidates can apply to the Lab through either Northeastern’s Department of Marine & Environmental Science or Northeastern’s Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering depending on their background, and can be housed in either department.
This position will be funded on research and teaching assistantships for up to five years. Students will be supported and encouraged to apply for university and national fellowships, where Northeastern has a successful track record. The position includes a competitive stipend, tuition waiver, health insurance benefits, and funding to attend academic conferences annually.
Questions can be directed to pjdf@northeastern.edu. Prospective candidates are encouraged to email to express their interest and discuss potential research projects. Qualified applicants are invited to apply for graduate admission to the Department of Marine & Environmental Science (MES) or the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering (CEE) at Northeastern. The priority application deadlines are December 1, 2023 for MES and December 15, 2023 for CEE.
Postdoctoral scholar in coastal hydrology
The WREL is actively seeking a postdoctoral scholar in coastal hydrology. The successful candidate will design and carry out their own research project within the broad theme of understanding links between watershed hydrology and coastal systems and the effects of such on critical coastal water resources. The project will be one that excites the candidate, complements ongoing projects, and builds new understanding of how coastal watersheds function and affect water resources using computational simulations and measurements appropriate to constrain the simulations. The selected candidate will further help build infrastructure for future coastal hydrology modeling in the lab to enable future projects focused on this critical interface. They will have the opportunity to collaborate with others at Northeastern University, particularly in the Departments of Marine & Environmental Science and Civil & Environmental Engineering. They may also collaborate with others across Boston’s many world-class Universities. They will further have the opportunity to mentor as well as learn from current and future lab members.
We encourage candidates from a broad variety of backgrounds in relevant fields (e.g., hydrology, earth science, ecology, geography, civil/environmental engineering) to apply. Candidates from historically and currently marginalized groups are particularly encouraged to apply and to ask the questions necessary to ensure they can feel safe, supported and comfortable in the lab, university, community, and field environments. Candidates are required to have a Ph.D. to start the position. Ideal candidates will have research experience, a passion for learning and scientific exploration, and a commitment to equity and inclusion. A positive attitude and the ability to work both independently and part of a team are required.
This position is fully funded with a competitive stipend for two years, and includes computational resources, field equipment, and funding for conference travel, as well as generous benefits. The successful candidate will be based in the Nahant Campus of Northeastern with a beautiful setting in the Massachusetts Bay.