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Fully Funded PhD in Sustainable Water Treatment and Nutrient Recovery at Georgia Southern University Georgia Southern University in United States

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PhD

Field of study

Environmental Science

Funding

A fully funded research assistantship will cover tuition and provide a monthly stipend for three years beginning in Spring 2027, based on the candidate's qualifications. A one-year extension may be considered depending on performance.

Deadline

Nov 30, 2026

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Georgia Southern University

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Environmental Science
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About this position

Georgia Southern University is recruiting a doctoral student for an interdisciplinary, EPA-funded research project on sustainable wastewater treatment and nutrient recovery. The project focuses on recovering nitrogen and phosphorus from wastewater using 3D-printed alginate hydrogels integrated with natural deep eutectic solvents (NADES) and a synthetic microalgal-bacterial consortium.

The PhD researcher will contribute to hydrogel optimization through laboratory experiments, pilot-scale evaluation, and sustainability assessment. The work also incorporates AI design tools to support the development and evaluation of the treatment system, connecting environmental engineering, materials science, chemistry, biology, and resource recovery.

The student will join a research team involving Georgia Southern University, Auburn University, and the Bashan Institute of Science. The Georgia Southern team includes Francisco Cubas and Stetson Rowles from the Civil Engineering and Construction Department, Rocio Perez from the Chemistry Department, and Kamran Kardel from the Manufacturing Department. The interdisciplinary environment provides opportunities to work across water treatment, engineered materials, microbial systems, laboratory analysis, pilot-scale research, and sustainability.

This opportunity is suited to prospective doctoral researchers interested in sustainable water treatment, nutrient recovery, wastewater engineering, hydrogel-based technologies, microalgal-bacterial systems, and environmentally focused process development.

Funding details

A fully funded research assistantship will cover tuition and provide a monthly stipend for three years beginning in Spring 2027, based on the candidate's qualifications. A one-year extension may be considered depending on performance.

What's required

Candidates should have knowledge and experience in resource recovery, water and wastewater treatment, and sustainability assessment, together with field and laboratory research experience. Strong independent research and communication skills, familiarity with common water laboratory analytical procedures, and the ability to drive to field sampling sites are expected. Applicants should submit a CV, academic transcripts, cover letter, and list of references.

How to apply

Email your CV, academic transcripts, cover letter, and list of references to Dr. Francisco Cubas at [email protected]. Applications are reviewed immediately and should be submitted by November 30, 2026.

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