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Two PhD Positions - Environmental Systems & Risk Modeling - University of Minnesota

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University of Minnesota

Minneapolis, MN (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 4 days ago (Updated 1 day ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/13/2026

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Two PhD positions are available in the Environmental Systems & Risk Modeling Lab at the University of Minnesota, Department of Civil, Environmental, and Geo-Engineering (CEGE), with start dates in Spring or Fall 2027. About the Lab We work at the intersection of hydrology, climate science, and human-environmental interactions, translating large-scale computational modeling into actionable risk information for communities and decision-makers. Research Topics Large-scale hydrologic and hydraulic modeling Ecohydrologic model development Climate change and natural hazards Risk assessment and uncertainty quantification Qualifications Backgrounds in civil engineering, earth science, geoscience, or atmospheric science are preferred. Students with strong quantitative and computational skills from related fields are also encouraged to apply. How to Apply To express interest, send your CV, unofficial transcripts, and a brief statement of research interests to mich0586@umn.edu . For questions, contact Prof. Alexander Michalek at mich0586@umn.edu . Official applications are submitted through the CEGE graduate program portal: https://cse.umn.
edu/cege/how-apply-cege-graduate-programs PhD program requirements:
https://cse.umn.edu/cege/graduate/doctoral-degree-requirements Application Deadlines Fall 2027 entry: December 3, 2026 Spring 2027 entry: August 31, 2026