Ph.D. Scholarship – Fall 2026: Applications are invited for 1–2 fully funded Ph.D. positions in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Washington State University (WSU), starting Fall 2026. The selected candidates will join Dr. Jun Meng’s research group, focusing on advancing air quality modeling and forecasting, particularly in the area of wildfire smoke modeling.
Prospective students are encouraged to complete the pre-application Google Form before submitting their official applications through WSU’s Graduate Admissions portal.
Summary Table
| Position | Ph.D. Student (Scholarship Opportunity) |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Air Quality Modeling, Forecasting, and Wildfire Smoke Modeling |
| Location | Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Washington State University (WSU), USA |
| Start Term | Fall 2026 |
| Funding | Fully funded (Scholarship/Assistantship) |
| Application Deadline | January 10, 2026 |
| Supervisor | Dr. Jun Meng |
Designation
Ph.D. Student (Research Assistant / Scholar)
Research Area
- Air quality modeling and forecasting
- Wildfire smoke modeling
- Environmental and atmospheric sciences
- Computational modeling and data analysis
Location
Washington State University (WSU)
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Pullman, Washington, USA
Eligibility / Qualification
Required Background:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Atmospheric Science/Chemistry, Civil or Environmental Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in programming languages such as Python or MATLAB
- Familiarity with Linux command-line environments
- Coursework or prior research in environmental or atmospheric modeling
- Experience with chemical transport models (e.g., GEOS-Chem, CMAQ) is desirable but not mandatory
Job Description / Research Work
Selected Ph.D. scholars will:
- Conduct independent and collaborative research on air quality and wildfire smoke modeling
- Develop and enhance forecasting frameworks for atmospheric processes
- Work with large-scale environmental datasets using computational tools and machine learning
- Contribute to publications and conference presentations
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary research team within WSU’s Civil and Environmental Engineering Department
How to Apply
- Step 1 (Pre-Application):
Complete the Google Form provided by Dr. Jun Meng before submitting an official application.
(If unable to access the form, email Dr. Jun Meng at jun.meng [at] wsu.edu with the subject line “Prospective Student – [Your Name]”.) - Step 2 (Official Application):
Submit a formal application through the WSU Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering portal.
For detailed instructions, visit the Department’s Application Page (insert official link when available).
Last Date to Apply
January 10, 2026
