Location: United States of America
Program: Doctorate (PhD) Degree Programs
Eligibility: All Nationalities
Duration: Full duration of the PhD program
Deadline: September 30, 2026
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The Wetland and Aquatic Biogeochemistry Lab at Louisiana State University (LSU) is seeking a motivated PhD student to study phosphorus dynamics and harmful algal blooms (HABs) in coastal river and estuary systems in southeastern Louisiana. The funded project investigates how land-use change, internal sediment loading, and seasonal hydrology drive phosphorus availability and water-quality impairment in the Lake Pontchartrain Estuary and its tributaries. The student will lead field-based research including river transect sampling, high-resolution water-quality monitoring, intact sediment core incubation studies, and phosphorus fractionation analysis. The work combines aquatic biogeochemistry, nutrient cycling, soil chemistry, and environmental management, with direct relevance to watershed and HAB mitigation efforts.
Louisiana State University (LSU), founded in 1860 and located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is the Flagship University of the Louisiana State University System and one of the United States’ leading public research universities. LSU is classified as a Carnegie R1 Doctoral University with the highest research activity and is consistently ranked among the top research institutions in the southeastern United States. The university offers programmes across a wide range of disciplines and is particularly well regarded for its research in coastal science, environmental engineering, agriculture, petroleum engineering, and the humanities.
Benefits of the Programme
This programme will provide the following to its recipients:
- An annual stipend of $31,000 per year
- Coverage of 75% of health insurance premiums
- 20 hours per week of research assistantship work
- Other benefits
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Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this programme, applicants must meet the following:
- Must hold, or will soon complete, a Master’s degree (MS) in environmental science, biogeochemistry, oceanography, ecology, or a related field
- Must be comfortable with fieldwork in aquatic and estuarine environments
- Must have interest or experience in nutrient analysis, sediment chemistry, or water-quality monitoring
- Must be self-motivated and able to work both independently and collaboratively
Note: Kindly check the official webpage for full and detailed requirements.
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Selection Criteria
Candidates are assessed on the strength of their academic background, relevant laboratory and fieldwork experience, and the quality of their submitted application materials. Preferred qualifications include a previous publication record and experience with analytical chemistry techniques. Applications must be submitted directly to Dr. John White by email at lsuwabl@outlook.com and must include a CV, a brief statement of research interests, and contact information for three professional references. Any contact made outside of this email address will not be considered.
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to visit the official webpage and submit your application.
