Dr. Guangxiao Hu, Assistant Professor in the Department of Earth, Environment, and Planning at East Carolina University, is recruiting for one fully funded PhD position in the Integrated Coastal Sciences program and one fully funded Master's position in the M.S. in Geography program for Fall 2026. Dr. Hu's research focuses on environmental economics, environmental justice, and spatial analysis, with particular interest in spatial analysis of environmental and energy justice using models such as input-output and spatial econometric models. The lab offers opportunities to work on cutting-edge research related to pollution, racial disparity, and socioeconomic indicators. Both positions are fully funded, including stipend and tuition coverage. Applicants should have a strong interest in the research areas and quantitative analysis. The application deadline is December 28, 2026. Interested candidates should contact Dr. Hu at [email protected] and review further details at his academic page. East Carolina University is located in the United States and offers a collaborative research environment in the Department of Earth, Environment, and Planning.

Dr. Guangxiao Hu, Assistant Professor at East Carolina University, is recruiting highly motivated graduate students for one fully funded PhD position and one master's position in his lab, starting Fall 2026. The research focuses on environmental and energy justice, spatial analysis, and coastal research, with particular interest in the spatial analysis of environmental justice and energy justice using advanced models. Students will join the Department of Earth, Environment and Planning and work as Research Assistants, receiving full tuition, stipend, and health benefits. Ideal candidates have backgrounds in geography, environmental or coastal science, or data science, and possess skills or interests in R, Python, GIS, and spatial analysis. Dr. Hu's research includes environmental economics and the spatial relationships between pollution, racial disparity, and socioeconomic indicators. Interested applicants should review the detailed position and research information via the provided links and contact Dr. Hu for further inquiries. The application deadline is December 28, 2026, and students should apply through ECU's graduate admissions portal.