One or two fully funded hashtag#PhD positions with research interest in Geospatial Data Science, Environmental Health Sciences, and Spatially Integrated Social Science are available at Gong Lab (https://lnkd.in/eSm_3HfV), at Penn State University, USA.
Qualification and Application:
• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Geography, GIScience, Environmental Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Public Health, Epidemiology, or a related field.
• Strong quantitative skills (e.g., spatial analysis and modeling) and programming experience.
• Good written and oral communication skills in English. Preference will be given to candidates with experience of good-quality publications in the relevant field. • Strong motivation, work ethic, and ability to work in an interdisciplinary team environment.
Competitive funding packages for 5 years are available to all students who maintain good standing. Ph.D. positions will begin in Fall 2026.
Application due date: Dec 1, 2025
For details about our innovative and interdisciplinary Ph.D. Program, please visit bbh.hhd.psu.edu/graduate and refer to the attached flyer.
Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to email Dr. Gong at gonglab.psu@gmail.com with a single attachment that includes their CV, a brief statement of research interests and experience, and, if available, writing samples, coding samples, and/or unofficial transcripts.
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