PhD Student – Watershed Modeling: The Watershed Evaluation Group at the University of Guelph is recruiting a PhD student to join the research team led by Dr. Wanhong Yang. This dynamic team consists of postdoctoral fellows, graduate, and undergraduate research assistants with diverse expertise in watershed hydrologic modeling, integrated GIS, hydrologic and economic modeling, watershed evaluation of beneficial management practices (BMPs), and desktop GIS and WebGIS-based interface tool development. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in multiple projects that focus on the development of GIS-based integrated economic-hydrologic modeling to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of BMPs in agricultural watersheds. We welcome students with backgrounds in soil and water conservation, agricultural engineering, water resources engineering, or related fields, preferably those with experience in GIS and watershed hydrologic modeling such as SWAT modeling.
| Designation | PhD Student |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Watershed Modeling |
| Location | University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada N1G 2W1 |
| Eligibility/Qualification | Applicants should have a background in soil and water conservation, agricultural engineering, water resources engineering, or related fields. Experience in GIS and watershed hydrologic modeling is preferred. |
| Job Description | The PhD student will have the flexibility to choose from a range of research topics related to GIS-based watershed hydrologic and integrated economic-hydrologic modeling and GIS interface development. Sample projects may include watershed modeling to identify critical source areas on agricultural landscapes for water quality protection and to examine economic and environmental trade-offs of conservation practices in agricultural watersheds. Students will receive comprehensive training in GIS, watershed modeling, economic analysis, and policy evaluation related to various aspects of agricultural conservation programs. Previous graduate students from our group have secured employment in government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and consulting firms. |
| How to Apply | Interested candidates are encouraged to contact Dr. Wanhong Yang at the Department of Geography, Environment, and Geomatics, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada N1G 2W1, via email at wayang@uoguelph.ca, or by phone at (519) 824-4120 Ext. 53080. Please visit our websites for more information: University of Guelph and Watershed Evaluation Group. |
| Application Deadline | Until position filled |
Disclaimer: This job post is based on publicly available information and is not an official posting by the University of Guelph. Please verify the details from the official University of Guelph website for more information.
For additional information, you can contact Dr. Wanhong Yang directly or visit the University of Guelph’s website.
