Graduate Research Assistantships

Graduate Opportunities in Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering
The Department of Civil Engineering at the Boise State University (BSU) (http://coen.boisestate.edu/ce/home.asp) invites applicants for MS level graduate research assistant positions in the general area of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering. Our research focuses on soil characterization, subsurface sensing and imaging in order to detect anomalies in soil (e.g. tunnels, contaminated sites), monitoring air-sparging and modeling and real-time monitoring contaminant fate and transfer. For detailed information, contact Dr. Arvin Farid, Department of Civil Engineering, Boise State University, 1910 University Drive, Boise, ID 83725-2075; email: ArvinFarid@boisestate.edu; Phone: (208)426-4827: You may also visit the faculty home page for more information. http://coen.boisestate.edu/departments/faculty.asp?ID=138

Graduate Opportunities in Environmental Engineering
The Department of Civil Engineering at the Boise State University (BSU) (http://coen.boisestate.edu/ce/home.asp) invites applicants for MS level graduate research assistant positions in the general area of Environmental Engineering.  Our research is focused in several areas including polymer selection and use of streaming current detectors to automate construction storm water site runoff treatment, and chemical determinations for effective and environmentally friendly concrete roadway sealers to retard cracking of concrete pavements and bridge decks.  For detailed information, contact Dr. George Murgel, Department of Civil Engineering, Boise State University, 1910 University Drive, Boise, ID 83725-2075; email: gmurgel@boisestate.edu; Phone: (208)426-3788: You may also visit the faculty home page for more information. http://coen.boisestate.edu/departments/faculty.asp?ID=6

Graduate Opportunities in Hydrology and Water Resources
The Department of Civil Engineering at the Boise State University (BSU) (http://coen.boisestate.edu/ce/home.asp) invites applicants for MS level graduate research assistant positions in the general area of Land Surface Hydrology and Water Resources. Our research focuses on studying the relationship between hydrological processes and climate change in the vulnerable ecosystems, water and energy balance modeling using GIS and Remote Sensing techniques and water resources management. For detailed information, contact Dr. V. Sridhar, Department of Civil Engineering, Boise State University, 1910 University Drive, Boise, ID 83725-2075; email: vsridhar@boisestate.edu; Phone: (208)426-3710; You may also visit the faculty home page for more information. http://coen.boisestate.edu/departments/faculty.asp?ID=126

The Department of Civil Engineering at the Boise State University (BSU) (http://coen.boisestate.edu/ce/home.asp) invites applicants for MS level graduate research assistant positions in the general area of Vadose Zone Hydrology and Contaminant Transport. Research in these areas focus on studying the relationships between soil hydraulic properties and various hydrologic processes of interest, or validation of chemical sensors for detecting volatile organic compounds in unsaturated soils. For detailed information, contact Dr. M Gribb, Department of Civil Engineering, Boise State University, 1910 University Drive, Boise, ID 83725-2075; email: mgribb@boisestate.edu ; Phone: (208) 426-5707; You may also visit the faculty home page for more information, http://coen.boisestate.edu/departments/faculty.asp?ID=1

Graduate Opportunities in Transportation Engineering
The Department of Civil Engineering at the Boise State University (BSU) (http://coen.boisestate.edu/ce/home.asp) invites applicants for MS level graduate studies in Transportation with a specific focus on integration of land use and transportation planning, management of traffic operations, applications of GIS in transportation, and highway safety. For detailed information, contact  Dr. Mandar Khanal, Department of Civil Engineering, Boise State University, 1910 University Drive, Boise, ID 83725-2075; email: mkhanal@boisestate.edu; Phone: (208)426-1430. You may also visit the faculty home page for more information. http://coen.boisestate.edu/departments/faculty.asp?ID=5

Research Assistantships are immediately available in geotechnical and hydrology areas and it includes an annual stipend of up to $22500 (rate for academic year 2008/2009), health insurance and tuition waiver. Boise State University is a member of the state system of higher education and is the largest university in Idaho, with an enrollment of more than 19,500 students. In 2007, BSU College of Engineering ranked 14th on U.S. News & World Report’s list of best Masters engineering colleges among public universities. The University is located in Idaho’s capital city and largest metropolitan area, which serves as the government, business, and economic, healthcare, and cultural center of the state. The Boise area is home to an expanding array of high technology companies, regional medical centers, and a growing service industry. The city is convenient to outdoor recreation including world-class whitewater rivers, skiing, mountain biking, hunting, fishing, and camping.