Potential applicants should possess strong interest (not necessarily proficient prior to application) in data processing, model development, and data analyses of geospatial data, big data, climate model data, with programming  (e.g. Python, bash scripting, R, fortran), as necessary tools for research. Most importantly, the applicant must be curious and has high motivation to contribute to society through scientific research. Having these key backgrounds and mindset, successful applicants can optimize the education provided in the laboratory.

The laboratory belongs to the Department of Transdisciplinary Science and Engineering, which consists of faculty members of different engineering and scientific backgrounds working together to solve complex problems faced in society.  As transdisciplinary fields, urban climate, hydrology, and climate change requires inputs from various disciplines. The laboratory is also affiliated with the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Applicants with the following backgrounds are highly encouraged:

• Geophysical and atmospheric sciences;
• Environmental engineering;
• Civil engineering, specializing in hydrology and water resources;
• Geodetic engineering;
• Mechanical engineering;
• Computer science;
• Mathematics; and
• Physics; others.

The following lists the possible options or programs for each educational level. The list will continually be updated (e.g. research fund requiring postdoctoral or doctoral students in the future). Feel free to contact Alvin or the managing parties for inquiries.