[Expired] Funded Master’s Position in Geomorphology at UTRGV

Full time
Posted Jul 31, 2025
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Full time

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Other

Salary

12.00 USD

Valid Through

Aug 30, 2025

Job Description

This position is no longer available. University: University of Texas Rio Grande ValleyCountry: United StatesDeadline: Rolling admissionsFields: Earth Sciences, Environmental Science, Geology, Civil/Environmental Engineering, Agricultural SciencesThe Geomorphology Laboratory at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV), under the direction of Dr. Tian Y. Dong, invites applications for a funded master’s position. The successful candidate will participate in a Department of Energy-funded research project investigating water, sediment, and nutrient accumulation in the abandoned channels of the Rio Grande Delta, with fieldwork based in Bahía Grande, South Texas.

Requirements– Bachelor’s degree in Earth/Planetary Sciences, Engineering, or a related field– Strong background in mathematics, physics, and statistics– Experience with numerical modeling (e. g. , ANUGA Hydro)– Proficiency in at least one programming language (e. g. , Python)Preferred Qualifications– Experience with GIS software (e. g. , ArcGIS Pro) and Adobe Illustrator– Skills in drone data collection and processing– Previous fieldwork in geomorphology or hydrologyPosition Details– 12-month salary:

$15,000 (renewable for up to two academic years)– Tuition support, research supplies (including a laptop), and conference travel funding– Opportunity to live in a region with low living costs and a vibrant economyApplication Instructions– Admissions are rolling; GRE is not required– Submit an academic CV and a one-page statement outlining research interests, relevant experience, and academic/career goals– Send application materials to Dr. Tian Y. Dong at tian. dong@utrgv.

eduAlso SeePhD Research Assistantship in Soil Fertility and Nutrient Management at Clemson UniversityPostdoctoral/Habilitation Track Position in Geomorphology at Julius-Maximilians-Universität WürzburgPhD Position in Hydrological and Water Resource Modelling in the Himalayan Region of Ladakh at NTNUAcademic Postdoctoral/Habilitation Track Position in General GeologyPostdoctoral Opportunity in Nanomaterials for Water Purification at Kansas State UniversityFor more information, contact the School of Earth, Environmental, and Marine Sciences, College of Sciences, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Edinburg, TX, USA. Get the latest openings in your field and preferred country—straight to your email inbox. Sign up now for 14 days free:

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