Fully Funded PhD Positions in Geosensing
Join the Marine and Coastal Geosensing Group at the University of Houston for fully funded PhD research in geodesy and instrumentation.
Best for:Best for aspiring PhD researchers with strong programming and quantitative backgrounds interested in geodesy, remote sensing, and instrumentation.
Overview
The Marine and Coastal Geosensing Group at the University of Houston invites applications for up to three fully funded PhD positions starting in Spring or Fall 2027. Researchers will focus on instrumentation development and quantitative data analysis using satellite, terrestrial, and marine geodetic techniques to study Earth surface processes. Appointees will serve as graduate Research Assistants on federally funded projects spanning autonomous surface vehicles, GNSS-Acoustic error modeling, and coastal geosensing applications. Successful candidates receive complete tuition support and a competitive monthly stipend within the Geosensing Systems Engineering and Sciences program.
What you'll do
- Design and develop autonomous surface vehicles for GNSS-Acoustic seafloor geodetic surveys
- Formulate rigorous error models and mitigation strategies for GNSS-Acoustic observations
- Participate in UNOLS research cruises and handle field instrument deployment and operation
- Apply satellite altimetry, InSAR, and GNSS techniques to monitor coastal and continental margin changes
- Analyze large geodetic datasets and interpret physical processes related to crustal deformation and sea-level change
- Publish research findings in peer-reviewed scientific journals and present outcomes at academic conferences
Requirements
Degree required: BSc or MSc in a related scientific or engineering discipline
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English
Instruction: English
- Intermediate to advanced programming skills
- Quantitative data analysis capabilities
- Background in geodesy, geophysics, or a closely related quantitative field
- Strong academic record
Funding & terms
How to apply
Prospective applicants should visit the Principal Investigator's opportunities page for detailed instructions on the application process. Preliminary reviews begin immediately and continue until positions are filled.
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- Academic transcripts
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