PhD and Postdoctoral Positions in Multivariate Extremes, Hydroclimatic Risk, and Stochastic Hydrology at University of Central Florida University of Central Florida in United States

University of Central Florida (Department of Civil, Environmental and Construction Engineering) is advertising multiple open positions for Fall 2026: a fully funded PhD student and a fully funded Postdoctoral Scholar to join the group of Stergios Emmanouil, Assistant Professor.

PhD opportunity: The research will focus on multivariate extremes and hydroclimatic risk assessment, with possible directions including compound events, severe storm impacts on critical infrastructure, and/or spatiotemporal downscaling using multifractal scaling arguments. The work includes both applied and theoretical components.

Postdoctoral opportunity: The postdoc will work broadly in stochastic and statistical hydrology, with emphasis on hydrological-hydraulic modelling and hydroclimatic extremes. The exact direction will be shaped partly by the candidate’s expertise and interests. The postdoctoral role is partly supported through UCF’s Preeminent Postdoctoral Program (P3).

Eligibility highlights: PhD applicants should have a background in civil/environmental engineering, atmospheric science, meteorology, applied mathematics, or a related field, plus strong quantitative and programming skills in Python, R, and/or MATLAB. Prior exposure to extreme value theory is an asset. Postdoctoral applicants should hold a PhD completed or expected before the start date in civil/environmental engineering, atmospheric science, statistics, applied mathematics, or a related field, with a strong publication record and programming proficiency in Python, R, and/or MATLAB; expertise in extreme value theory and/or hydrological-hydraulic modelling is highly valued.

How to apply: Email [email protected] with a CV, short research statement, transcripts, and references. Postdoc applicants should include a publication list in the CV.

Application timing: Fall 2026 start.