PhD Position: Melt Dynamics in Mountain Snowpacks

Mountain Hydrology Research Group ,University of Wyoming, Laramie, USA.

The Mountain Hydrology Research Groupat  the University of Wyoming is hiring one PhD student to start in autumn 2027 for an NSF funded project. The successful applicant will be aresearchassistant (RA) on the topic of melt dynamics inmountainsnowpacks. Theresearchwill build upon previousresearchof liquid water flow through snow and hillslope runoff processes with a focus on modeling hillslope scale infiltration and runoff processes, though the project allows for a field work and/or remote sensing component depending on the student’s interests.

This project includes components that welcome applicants from a variety of scientific backgrounds including, but not limited to,hydrology, snow science, soil physics, geophysics, remote sensing, and analysis of large datasets. Skills in programming (R, Matlab, or Python), GIS, and experience with winter fieldwork inmountainenvironments are highly desirable.

• Experience with snow science (researchor recreationally) and/or soil infiltration modeling (e.g., Hydrus)
• Ability to work independently
• Effective communication (oral and written)
• Experience with GIS

• This RA position includes tuition/fee coverage, health insurance, along with a stipend.

Members of underrepresented groups in STEM fields are encouraged to apply. Please not that UW requires GRE and TOEFL scores for international students. Please include these scores in your CV, if applicable. Please reach out to Ryan Webb if you have any questions!

The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West . The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university, helping to make it a leader in academics,research and outreach. The university has state-of-the-art facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university. Located in a highmountainvalley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado?s

Front Range, a bustlinggroupof metropolitan cities including Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. This beautifulmountainlandscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit https://www.visitlaramie.org/ .