There is a new PhD alert at The Hydroclimate-Society Lab, led by Dr. Donghoon Lee in the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Manitoba, Canada, invites applications for three Ph.D. research assistant positions starting in Fall 2026 (September 2026). Students will join an interdisciplinary team that integrates advanced data and methods to examine how climate extremes and long-term change influence both natural systems and human societies.
University of Manitoba Research Areas
Ph.D. students will engage in collaborative, interdisciplinary projects. Potential research directions include (but are not limited to):
- Using climate forecasts and SWOT satellite data to enhance water management (in collaboration with Manitoba Hydro)
- Projecting future socio-environmental impacts of extreme heat and wildfires in North America
- Developing climate data-driven hazard footprints
- Designing disaster resilience metrics to inform policy triggers under future climate scenarios
- Monitoring crop yield using Earth Observation (e.g., SIF, NISAR) for early warning systems
- Advancing seamless sub-seasonal to decadal (S2D2) predictions of crop productivity
University of Manitoba Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in Civil or Environmental Engineering, Climate Science, Geography, Agriculture, Data Science, or related disciplines
- Research experience with large-scale Earth science or socioeconomic datasets
- Experience in ML/AI/deep learning, especially for scientific applications
- Strong programming skills (Python required). A GitHub portfolio is highly recommended
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
What the University Offers
- Competitive stipend and full tuition coverage for four years
- Access to advanced computing resources and research environment
- Opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration across engineering and data science
- Comprehensive professional development, including conference travel, workshops, leadership training, and career mentoring
How to Apply for this Current Position
Interested candidates should complete the 2026F-GRA-Research Interest Form by December 15, 2025, for full consideration. The form includes detailed guidelines and review procedures. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the positions are filled.
