I currently have two open Ph.D. positions focused on coastal hazards and resilience in my research group at the University of Texas at Arlington, starting in Fall 2019. These positions will focus on (1) quantifying the contribution of groundwater to coastal flood hazards in the context of sea-level rise, and (2) assessing the effectiveness of nature-based and engineered infrastructure approaches to coastal flood protection.

Candidates must have earned a bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, science, or a related field. Desired qualifications include (i) a strong background in fluid mechanics and hydrology, (ii) experience with numerical, statistical, and/or geospatial modeling, (iii) proficiency with Python, Matlab, and/or R, and (iv) strong written and oral communication skills. If interested, please send a transcript and CV/resume to michelle.hummel@uta.edu.

Michelle Hummel earned a Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering from UC Berkeley and is currently an assistant professor in the Civil Engineering department at the University of Texas at Arlington. Dr. Hummel’s research focuses on understanding the impacts of natural hazards and climate change on water resources, critical infrastructure, and communities using a combination of physical, statistical, and geospatial modeling tools. More information about her research interests can be found on her website: https://mhummel1.wixsite.com/website

Please visit the UTA Civil Engineering website (http://www.uta.edu/ce/) to learn more about the department and the graduate admissions process.