PhD and MS Positions in Water Security and Sustainability
WESA Lab, Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi (State) | https://wesa.tamucc.edu
Details
Posting:
Application Deadline:
07/15/2025
Published:
06/03/2025
Starting Date:
after 8/25/2025
Hours per Week:
at least 40
Salary:
Commensurate / Negotiable
Education Required:
Bachelors
Experience Required:
at least 4 years
Tags:
Graduate Opportunities
Description
The Water and Environmental Systems Analysis Lab (WESA) at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (TAMU-CC) is seeking one PhD student and one MS student. The associated research projects aim to better understand the resilience of urban water systems and the sustainability of water resources management with the consideration of compound hydrologic extremes and coastal environmental changes, using a combination of multi-scale modeling, geospatial analysis, and field monitoring. Within this scope, the specific research topics for each position will be discussed and determined. For details about the projects, please visit wesa.tamucc.edu.
Required qualification for the PhD position:
(1) MS degree in civil and environmental engineering, computer science, environmental science, or a related field.
Required qualification for the MS position:
(1) BS degree in civil and environmental engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related engineering field.
Preferred qualifications for both positions (any of the following topics):
(1) Urban water system modeling
(2) Watershed hydrologic modeling
(3) Nonpoint source pollution and stormwater management
(4) Green infrastructure and low-impact development
(5) Hydrologic and environmental sensors
(6) Artificial intelligence
(7) Agent-based modeling
Applications should be submitted online at wesa.tamucc.edu. The review will begin immediately, and the positions will remain open until filled.
Contact
Dr. Hua Zhang
hua.zhang@tamucc.edu (preferred contact method)