PhD Position in Coastal Risks: The Coastal Risks and Engineering (CoRE) Lab at the University of Central Florida (UCF) is offering a fully-funded PhD position to support projects focused on assessing and reducing coastal risks from sea level rise and hydrometeorological extremes. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of Dr. Thomas Wahl and contribute to projects funded by federal and state agencies.
Fully-Funded PhD Position in Coastal Risks and Engineering Lab
Designation: PhD Candidate
Research Area: Coastal Risks and Engineering
Location: University of Central Florida (UCF) in Orlando
Eligibility/Qualification:
- MSc in Coastal or Civil Engineering (Water Resources track) or a closely related field
- Proficiency in at least one of the common technical programming languages such as MATLAB, R, Python, or Julia
- Skills in extreme value analysis, machine learning with earth science applications, time series analysis, or hydrodynamic modeling for coastal or inland flooding
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
Job Description:
The candidate will support projects funded by federal and state agencies focused on assessing and reducing coastal risks from sea level rise and hydrometeorological extremes such as storm surges, waves, precipitation, or compound events. Additionally, the PhD candidate will work under the supervision of Dr. Thomas Wahl in the Civil, Environmental and Construction Engineering Department (CECE) and National Center for Integrated Coastal Research (UCF Coastal).
How to Apply:
Interested candidates are required to submit their application package, including a cover letter, updated CV, transcripts, and the contacts of two references, using the Google Form provided at PhD Position Application Form.
Last Date for Apply:
The start date for the position is Fall 2025. The review of applications will take place on a rolling basis starting September 16th, and the position will be open until it is filled. International candidates are advised to note that UCF’s deadline for graduate program applications is December 1st, including GRE scores from the last 5 years among other documents.
| Qualifications | Required Skills |
|---|---|
| MSc in Coastal or Civil Engineering or related field | Proficiency in MATLAB, R, Python, or Julia |
| Expertise in extreme value analysis, machine learning, time series analysis, or hydrodynamic modeling |
