Fully Funded PhD in Mountain Hydrology
Join an NSF-funded project at the University of Wyoming studying melt dynamics in mountain snowpacks.
Best for:Best for prospective doctoral students with a background in hydrology, snow science, or environmental engineering and strong quantitative skills.
Overview
The Mountain Hydrology Research group at the University of Wyoming invites applications for a fully funded Ph.D. position starting in Fall 2027. The successful candidate will work as a research assistant on an NSF-funded project investigating melt dynamics, liquid water flow, and hillslope runoff processes in mountain snowpacks. The research offers opportunities for numerical modeling, field campaigns, and remote sensing depending on the student's interests. The researcher will be supported through tuition coverage, health insurance, and a stipend while pursuing doctoral studies.
What you'll do
- Conduct research on melt dynamics and liquid water flow through mountain snowpacks
- Develop and apply numerical models for hillslope-scale infiltration and runoff processes
- Participate in winter fieldwork in mountain environments as required by the project
- Analyze large datasets using programming languages such as Python, R, or Matlab
- Collaborate with research group members and contribute to academic publications and project reports
Requirements
Degree required: BSc or MSc in hydrology, snow science, soil physics, geophysics, or a related scientific field
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English; international students must meet university English proficiency requirements including TOEFL scores
Instruction: English
- Programming experience in Python, R, or Matlab
- Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
- Ability to work independently and conduct rigorous scientific research
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Underrepresented groups in STEM fields are strongly encouraged to apply
- International applicants must provide GRE and TOEFL test scores
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-16
Interested applicants should compile a single PDF containing a cover letter outlining research interests and relevant skills, a curriculum vitae or resume, and contact information for 2-3 professional references. Send this single PDF via email to ryan.webb@uwyo.edu with the subject line 'Student Application'.
- Cover letter
- CV
- BSc + MSc transcripts
- 3 reference letters
- GRE and TOEFL scores
Contact
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