Position Description
The Environmental Biotechnology research group in the Department of Civil, Environmental and Construction Engineering (CECE) and Water Resources Research Center (WRRC) at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa (UHM) has one fully funded Ph.D. positions available starting in Fall 2026. The focus of the research group is on (1) resource recovery in centralized wastewater facilities and (2) development of next-generation onsite wastewater treatment systems. The selected candidate will receive a competitive research assistant stipend, a full tuition waiver, and life insurance and other student benefits.
Qualifications
Successful candidates should have a B.S. and M.S. degree in environmental science and engineering, or a related field. Previous research experience in environmental engineering, biological processes, environmental chemistry, and environmental microbiology is preferred. The research projects involve advanced knowledge and skills in process engineering, mathematical modeling, molecular microbiology, and analytical chemistry. Applicants need to meet the graduate admission requirements, including GPA and language proficiency. GRE score and FE/PE certification are optional. UHM is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer and students of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
About UHM
Established in 1907, UHM is the flagship campus of the University of Hawaiʻi system, with a vision to be locally and globally recognized as a premier student-centered, Carnegie Research 1, community-serving university. The University places a strong emphasis on research and graduate education and adheres to fair and inclusive recruitment and hiring procedures. The CECE Department offers B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees, and its undergraduate program is ABET accredited. Current enrollment is approximately 300 undergraduate and 60 graduate students.
To Apply
Please submit your (1) CV, (2) transcript, and (3) 2-page statement of research experience and interests to Dr. Zhiyue Wang (zhiyue@hawaii.edu). Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.