UCLA Civil and Environmental Engineering Graduate Student Announcements

Job description HRC is in search of a hydraulic engineer specializing in computational river flow routing and its applications for flood warnings and water resources management. As part of the HRC science team, you will be working with other researchers and computer engineers in the development and implementation of tailored numerical modeling solutions for a variety of channel flow applications. The typical work associated with the position includes numerical modeling and prediction of river flow in urban settings and in large watersheds. The model development often requires integration of hydraulic control structures and systems (e.g. reservoirs, sluice gates and diversion canals), data assimilation, calibration techniques, risk assessment, inundation mapping, integration with storm surge and coastal inundation, quantitative and statistical analyses of model results, and user training of the numerical codes and background theories. The prospective candidate is expected to have a soli...

Anchor QEA’s 2024 scholarship is now accepting applicants! Eligible students can apply through   November 20, 2024 , and recipients will be announced in January 2025. Our scholarship awards funding to individuals who fit the following criteria: Are full-time graduate students in the United States (or have been accepted to a United States graduate school), Are pursuing a major related to Anchor QEA’s areas of expertise  (civil, structural, geotechnical, coastal, and environmental engineering; environmental sciences; environmental planning and restoration; coastal and hydrologic modeling; or related technical field) , and Have a demonstrated financial need. Since 1999, Anchor has QEA presented more than 170 scholarships to graduate students across the country, and we continue to take steps toward dismantling the financial barriers that contribute to inequities in STEM fields. We commit half of all funds to Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) candidates and strongly co...

  Dissertation 101 Workshop on 11/07/2024 This workshop will give an overview of the dissertation requirement in terms of structure, process, and role in one's career trajectory. The workshop will address the dissertation from multiple angles to deepen attendees' understanding of decisions and choices around the planning and execution of the dissertation. Thursday, November 7, 5:15-6:30 PM RSVP on Handshake to receive an invitation:  https://ucla.joinhandshake. com/edu/events/1585347 GWC Writing Appointments If you would like to schedule a free one-on-one writing appointment with a writing consultant, please use our online reservation page:  https://gwc.gsrc.ucla. edu/Appointments    Please note: only UCLA graduate students are eligible for writing appointments.

  Writing the Personal Statement Workshop on 10/21/2024 and 10/30/2024 This workshop will cover strategies for writing personal statements for fellowship applications, residencies, and PhD programs. Among other topics, we will discuss organization, introductions and conclusions, and use of examples. Students from all schools and departments are welcome to attend. If you are currently working on a personal statement, we encourage you to bring your draft to the workshop. (1) Monday, October 21st, 5:15-6:15 PM RSVP on Handshake to receive an invitation:  https://ucla. joinhandshake.com/edu/events/ 1583044 (2) Wednesday, October 30th, 5:15-6:15 PM RSVP on Handshake to receive an invitation:  https://ucla. joinhandshake.com/edu/events/ 1583055 GWC Writing Appointments If you would like to schedule a free one-on-one writing appointment with a writing consultant, please use our online reservation page:  https://gwc.gsrc.ucla. edu/Appointments    Please note: ...

Mindful Writing Retreat Sessions (Half-Day, Online)  on 10/23/2024, 10/28/2024, 11/04/2024, and 11/13/2024 The mindful writing retreat will integrate simple techniques from mindfulness to support the writing process and cultivate an approach to writing that fosters balance, self-care, and well-being. Please bring a current writing project because much of the retreat time will be allocated for writing. All sessions will be conducted remotely via zoom. (1) Wednesday, October 23rd, 1:30-4:00 PM RSVP on Handshake to receive a Zoom invitation:   https://ucla. joinhandshake.com/edu/events/ 1583074 (2) Monday, October 28th, 1:30-4:00 PM RSVP on Handshake to receive a Zoom invitation:   https://ucla. joinhandshake.com/edu/events/ 1583079 (3) Monday, November 4th, 1:30-4:00 PM RSVP on Handshake to receive a Zoom invitation:   https://ucla. joinhandshake.com/edu/events/ 1583091 (4) Wednesday, November 13th, 1:30-4:00 PM RSVP on Handshake to receive a Zoom invitation:   ht...

The EPA is hiring a Director, Public Health and Environmental Systems Division.The Public Health & Environmental Systems Division (PHESD), Center for Public Health and Environmental Assessment (CPHEA), Office of Research and Development (ORD) is located in Durham, North Carolina, and operated under the supervision of the Director. The Division focuses on the interrelationships between people and their environment, promotes human health and well-being, and fosters healthy and safe communities. PHESD develops and evaluates measurements, methods, and models to better understand and quantify exposures and their effects on public health and the environment. Information can be found here: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/813585700

Stanford’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) invites applications for a faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Environmental Engineering.  You can find more information about the position and application in the attached pdf or online here:  https://facultypositions. stanford.edu/en-us/job/494791/ assistant-professor