Fully funded PhD position in air quality modeling available at Washington State University, Pullman, WA
The Air Quality Research Group at Washington State University (WSU) recruiting 1–2 Ph.D. students to join the lab starting in Fall 2026. Funding includes full tuition, stipend, and health insurance (and a beautiful, safe, and affordable college town – Pullman, Washington).
Dr. Meng's research group focuses on air pollution modelling (PM2.5, pollution chemical compositions and air toxics) using chemical transport models, such as CMAQ and GEOS-Chem, and Machine Learning methods.
Potential project topics include:
- Wildfire Smoke Modeling & Forecasting
- Air Toxics Modeling and Human Health
- Mineral Dust in Earth System Modeling
How to Apply
Interested candidates should review my research page (https://www.jun-meng.com/openings) and complete the Google Form (https://forms.gle/UpX5KDft6869SLdVA ) before applying. Dr. Meng will reach out to strong applicants to schedule a short Zoom conversation. Ideal backgrounds include atmospheric science, environmental science and engineering, computer science, or related disciplines.
If you are unable to access the Google Form, please email Dr. Jun Meng at jun.meng@wsu.edu with the subject line "Prospective Student - ".
About Pullman, WA
Located in the rolling hills of the Palouse, Pullman, Washington is a beautiful, safe, and affordable college town that's home to Washington State University. It's a friendly, close-knit community with plenty to do-whether you enjoy hiking over the Pacific Northwest, local coffee shops, or campus events. With a low cost of living, short commutes, and easy access to outdoor adventures, Pullman is a great place to live, learn, and grow as a graduate student.
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