Duke University · Washington · posted 20 days ago
The Lowman Lab in the School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences (SAFS) at the University of Washington (UW) is recruiting a PhD student in watershed ecology and biogeochemistry to start in fall 2027. Applicants should be interested in conducting research on topics including, but not limited to, quantifying recovery and resilience of streams and rivers following large floods or other disturbances, the effects of wildfire on stream biogeochemistry, how compounding climate events impact aquatic primary productivity and nutrient cycling, how changing winter hydrology and precipitation shapes stream productivity (both primary and secondary), and how human modification of the landscape or flow regime alters stream ecosystem function and biodiversity. Graduate students in the Lowman Lab will be trained in foundational stream ecology methods and approaches, field ecology techniques, analytical chemistry protocols, data science and programming for ecological modeling, manuscript preparation, grant writing, and science communication. Students will also be encouraged to attend national and international conferences and workshops to present their findings, build their networks, and identify new career opportunities. At SAFS, the graduate student will join a dynamic and highly collaborative community of aquatic scientists and will have opportunities to join associated programs, such as the Quantitative Ecology and Resource Management Program. Successful candidates will be: enthusiastic about watershed ecology and biogeochemistry; organized and detail-oriented with demonstrated experience managing research projects; and collegial and excited to collaborate as part of larger, multi-disciplinary research groups. Applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (biology, chemistry, earth/environmental science, etc.) by spring 2027 and a minimum of one year of prior research experience (either in academic or professional settings). The position is funded through a combination of SAFS teaching/research assistantships, including a paid stipend, tuition waiver, and health insurance. There is also a possibility for the student to begin developing project ideas and gain experience as a field research technician in summer 2027. Interested applicants should submit a one-page cover letter (describing past experience, motivation to pursue a graduate degree, and reasons for applying to this position), a CV or resume, an unofficial transcript, and contact information for three professional references via e-mail to Dr. Heili Lowman (hlowman@uw.edu) by October 9. Dr. Lowman is committed to building equitable, supportive research communities and strongly encourages applications from candidates with a diversity of experiences, interests, and identities. Applicants whose skills and interests best align with the research team will be invited to conduct video interviews with Dr. Lowman in mid-October, and competitive applicants will be invited to submit their applications to the UW SAFS program (due November 15). Note, SAFS does not require applicants to have taken the GRE. Please reach out to Dr. Lowman with any questions regarding the application, graduate programs, the lab group, or research projects.
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