Ph.D. Research Assistantship

Job Description:

We are seeking a PhD student in Water Resources Management at the University of Wisconsin- Madison, Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies, beginning January 2025. The successful candidate’s research will focus on implementing a data-model-policy fusion framework for water resource management, specifically analyzing water budgets to support sustainable water use and sovereignty for tribal communities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• An M.Sc. or equivalent experience in a relevant field (e.g., hydrology, environmental science, water resources engineering).

• Experience with water budget analysis, hydrological modeling, and empirical data collection.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills, particularly in working with diverse communities.

Funding and Benefits:

       • The position is fully funded with a competitive stipend and benefits.

Application Process:

• Interested candidates should email Dr. Grace Bulltail (bulltail@wisc.edu) with a CV and a brief statement of interest.

• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a project that aims to empower tribal communities through enhanced water resource management and sovereignty. We look forward to your application.