Graduate Research Assistant

Position Description:

There are up to four (4) funded graduate student positions (M.S./Ph.D.) in the Civil Engineering Department at Kansas State University working under the direction of Dr. Landon Marston. Students will work on cutting-edge research relating to applications of machine learning, mathematical programming, large-scale hydrologic and crop modeling, agent-based modeling, and the development of decision-support tools for sustainable management of water resources. In this position, each student’s research will contribute to new knowledge and solutions on how to better manage scarce water resources under increasing societal water demand. All positions will be supported by funded projects, which includes coverage of health insurance, tuition, and a bi-weekly stipend. Review of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until all positions are filled. Students can enroll either spring 2020 or fall 2020, though spring is preferred.

Required Qualifications:

• B.S. and/or M.S. degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering or related fields.
• Strong communication skills in oral and written English. 
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in optimization and/or simulation modeling and machine learning.
• Programming experience, preferably in Python, R, or MATLAB.

How to Apply:

If you would like to learn more about the Marston Research Group, please visit http://marstonresearchgroup.com. Please email inquires about the positions to Dr. Landon Marston at ltmarston@ksu.edu. In the email subject line write “Graduate Student Positions” and be sure to include the following information: i) your motivation for going to graduate school, ii) what you hope to accomplish while enrolled, iii) your research interests, iv) why you are interested in working with Dr. Marston, and v) a little about who you are as a person. Please attach your CV, including your academic credentials, GRE scores, and TOEFL/IELTS scores (for international students). If you meet the basic qualifications for the positions, you will be encouraged to apply to the Kansas State University Graduate Program at https://www.ce.ksu.edu/grad/.

The University:

The Civil Engineering Department plays an integral role in K-State’s College of Engineering. The College of Engineering is the largest and most comprehensive engineering college in Kansas, with over 4,100 undergraduate and graduate students (www.engg.ksu.edu).  K-State is a Land Grant University and is designated a Carnegie Doctoral/Research-Extensive Institution. Current enrollment is approximately 23,000 students.