Pennsylvania State University
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Funded PhD in Water Governance, Infrastructure, and Risk at Penn State Pennsylvania State University in United States
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Funded PhD position; funding is explicitly stated, but no stipend amount, tuition coverage details, or duration are provided.
Deadline
Expired
Country
United States
University
Pennsylvania State University
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About this position
Funded PhD opportunity at Pennsylvania State University in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.
The project focuses on water governance, infrastructure resilience, risk, climate adaptation, science-policy interfaces, and AI for social good. The research is described as mixed methods, combining qualitative, quantitative, and computational approaches, with a strong emphasis on policy relevance and real-world impact.
Supervisor: Christine Kirchhoff ([email protected]).
Ideal candidate profile: applicants with experience in mixed methods research, two or more strong publications, and a clear interest in policy-relevant research. Experience using LLMs or AI tools for text extraction and structuring is a plus.
Funding: the post states that this is a funded PhD position. No stipend amount, tuition details, or other financial terms are specified.
Start date: Fall 2026 or Spring 2027, with the post encouraging students to apply as soon as possible.
How to apply: contact the supervisor directly to discuss research fit and application details.
This opportunity is especially relevant for students interested in civil engineering, environmental science, computer science, and policy-oriented research at the intersection of infrastructure, water systems, and AI.
Funding details
Funded PhD position; funding is explicitly stated, but no stipend amount, tuition coverage details, or duration are provided.
What's required
Applicants should have a strong background aligned with civil and environmental engineering or related fields, experience with mixed methods research, two or more strong publications, and interest in policy-relevant research. Experience using LLMs or AI tools for text extraction and structuring is a plus.
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United States
Research Interests
Hydrology
Environmental Economics
Pandemic Preparedness
Environmental Science
Water Resource Management
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