Re: PhD Student Opportunity in Water Resources - Spring 2018 / Fall 2018
Project Description-
Urban stormwater has been established as a substantial contributor to surface water degradation worldwide. Green
Infrastructure is being implemented en masse to ameliorate these impacts, however, questions remain as to how well
these systems function, what internal processes influence performance, and how these local effects scale to the larger
watershed. A high quality PhD student is being sought to contribute to a research program which seeks to answer such
questions by integrating the study of natural systems, urban sustainability, and watershed processes to sustainably
manage urban water. Examples of potential research topics include: scaling local green infrastructure effects to the
watershed, climate change impacts on urban stormwater system function, and applications of real time control to
stormwater infrastructure.
Expected start date is January 1, 2018 or August 1, 2018. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and until
the position is filled. Ability and willingness to work in both field and laboratory settings is vital. A strong
computational background is beneficial (but not required), as is knowledge of hydrologic modeling software (e.g.
SWMM). A willingness to learn new things, challenge yourself, and operate in a team environment is critical.
Contact: Specific inquiries can be made to Jon Hathaway, PhD, PE - email: hathaway@utk.edu – web: hathaway.utk.edu
