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🌊 Fully Funded PhD Position – Coastal Geomorphology | University of Maryland
Institution: University of Maryland, College Park – Department of Geographical Sciences
📍 Location: College Park, Maryland, USA
💼 Position Available: PhD Student – Coastal Geomorphology
🔬 Research Area: Coastal Geomorphology | Coastal Processes | Sediment Transport | Coastal Hazards | Wetland Dynamics | Geospatial Analysis | Environmental Modeling
The Department of Geographical Sciences at the University of Maryland, College Park, is recruiting 1–2 fully funded PhD students to join the research group of Dr. Danghan Xie, beginning in Fall 2027.
The research focuses on understanding coastal morphodynamics, sediment transport, coastal hazards, wetland evolution, and coastal processes using field observations, geospatial data, and process-based and data-driven modeling approaches.
Funding is provided through a teaching and/or research assistantship, including a stipend and full tuition remission.
🔬 What You’ll Work On
Coastal Morphodynamics & Sediment Transport
Investigate coastal morphodynamics and sediment transport to understand how coastal landscapes evolve over time.
Coastal Flooding & Hazards
Study coastal flooding and coastal hazards and develop approaches for assessing coastal vulnerability and risk.
Coastal Wetland Dynamics
Research coastal wetland evolution and dynamics, examining the physical processes that influence coastal ecosystems.
Geospatial & Remote Sensing Analysis
Integrate LiDAR, satellite imagery, drone data, and field observations with coastal process models to understand coastal environments.
Coastal Process Modeling
Develop and apply process-based, data-driven, and physics-guided models for coastal system analysis and prediction.
Quantitative Research
Use quantitative and computational approaches to analyze coastal processes, environmental data, and geomorphic change.
🎯 Ideal Candidates
Applicants should hold a B.S. or M.S. degree in one of the following or a related field:
- Geography
- Geosciences
- Engineering
- Oceanography
- Environmental Science
- Related disciplines
Preferred skills include:
- Hydrodynamics
- Sediment transport
- Geomorphology
- Numerical modeling
- GIS
- Remote sensing
- Geospatial data analysis
- Programming with Python, MATLAB, R, or similar tools
- Strong quantitative background
Students with strengths in either process-based modeling or geospatial/data analysis who are interested in developing complementary skills are particularly encouraged to apply.
🌟 What You’ll Gain
- Opportunity to conduct research in coastal geomorphology and environmental sciences.
- Fully funded PhD support through a teaching and/or research assistantship.
- Stipend and full tuition remission.
- Opportunity to work with coastal process models and geospatial datasets.
- Experience integrating field observations, LiDAR, satellite, and drone data.
- Training in numerical modeling, GIS, remote sensing, and quantitative analysis.
- Opportunity to work in a collaborative research environment near the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.
- Exposure to interdisciplinary research involving coastal processes, hazards, wetlands, and environmental change.
💰 Funding & Program Details
Program: PhD in Geographical Sciences
Research Focus: Coastal Geomorphology
Funding: Fully Funded
Funding Type: Teaching and/or Research Assistantship
Tuition: Full Tuition Remission
Stipend: Provided through the assistantship
Positions: 1–2 PhD Students
Start Term: Fall 2027
Location: College Park, Maryland, USA
🧑🔬 About the PI
Dr. Danghan Xie is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Geographical Sciences at the University of Maryland, College Park.
His research integrates coastal process modeling, field observations, and geospatial data to understand coastal morphodynamics, sediment transport, wetland evolution, and coastal hazards.
📄 How to Apply
Interested candidates should email Dr. Danghan Xie with the following materials:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- One-page description of research background, interests, and potential PhD research directions
- Unofficial transcript(s)
📧 Email: danghan@umd.edu
The formal application must also be submitted to the University of Maryland PhD Program in Geographical Sciences.
📅 Formal Application Deadline: 15 December 2026
🎓 Program Start: Fall 2027
📌 Job Details
Institution: University of Maryland, College Park
Department: Department of Geographical Sciences
Position: PhD Student
Location: College Park, Maryland, USA
Research Area: Coastal Geomorphology
Positions Available: 1–2
Funding: Fully Funded
Funding Support: Teaching and/or Research Assistantship
Tuition: Full Tuition Remission
Start Term: Fall 2027
Qualification: B.S. or M.S. in Geography, Geosciences, Engineering, Oceanography, Environmental Science, or related field
Preferred Skills: Hydrodynamics | Sediment Transport | Geomorphology | Numerical Modeling | GIS | Remote Sensing | Geospatial Data Analysis | Python | MATLAB | R
Application Deadline: 15 December 2026
Application Mode: Email + Formal University Application
Category
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