Opportunity: Three PhD positions in the Environmental Flow Physics Laboratory at Columbia University.
Start date: Spring or Fall 2025
Description: The Environmental Flow Physics Laboratory at Columbia University is seeking applications for three fully-funded Ph.D. positions to begin in Spring or Fall 2025. The projects are funded by the United States National Science Foundation, the Office of Naval Research, and the Army Research Office, and aim at advancing the understanding and our ability to numerically model atmospheric processes over land and oceans. As part of these projects, the prospective students will work in the general areas of turbulence theory and modeling, numerical methods, physics-informed machine learning, and Bayesian inference. Specific project objectives include:
- Advancing the current understanding of unsteady boundary layer flows;
- Contributing towards the development and enhancement of multi-fidelity CFD solvers;
- Developing data-assimilation frameworks for the calibration of model parameters.
The ideal candidate should have a background in Engineering, Physics, Atmospheric Sciences, Applied Mathematics, or a related field. A solid grasp of the fundamentals of fluid mechanics and numerical methods, as well as English proficiency, are basic requirements. The prospective candidate will be given the opportunity to participate in national and international conferences, attend Summer schools and workshops, and collaborate with colleagues from world-leading institutions. A competitive salary, tuition fees, and full employee benefits are offered in accordance with the University guidelines.
Application Procedure: The interested applicant should provide a CV, cover letter, and contact information of two references to mg3929@columbia.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
For more information: Please reach out to mg3929@columbia.edu