Fully Funded MS Positions in Civil Engineering and Construction: Utility and Right-of-Way Infrastructure Georgia Southern University in United States

Georgia Southern University is advertising two fully funded MS positions in the research group of Assistant Professor Soroush Tafazzoli in the Department of Civil Engineering and Construction.

The research focus is utility and right-of-way infrastructure, including GIS data creation, integration and application, utility installation methods, and the integration of utilities within public rights-of-way. This opportunity is well suited to students interested in applied infrastructure research, spatial data workflows, and construction/utility systems.

Ideal applicants should have a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field. Helpful experience includes utility construction, ArcGIS, Excel, Python, data analysis, and strong written and oral English communication skills. The post also emphasizes self-motivation and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Funding: the positions are fully funded, contingent upon satisfactory academic progress. The anticipated start date is August 2026.

How to apply: interested applicants should email Dr. Tafazzoli with a CV, a brief statement of research interests and motivation, and unofficial academic transcripts. This is not the formal university application; selected candidates must also complete Georgia Southern University graduate admission requirements.

Institution: Georgia Southern University, United States.

Application timing: inquiry deadline is until positions are filled.