Northern Illinois University WCS Funded MS and PhD Positions 2027
Northern Illinois University
Dr Quinton Lawton seeks two funded MS or PhD research assistants in Northern Illinois University’s Weather, Climate, and Society group for spring or fall 2027. Research covers tropical atmospheric waves and extreme weather using numerical models, observations and potentially AI. The assistantships include a stipend and tuition waiver. No application deadline is stated.
The two projects will investigate tropical atmospheric waves and their links to heavy rainfall, flooding and tropical cyclones. Students will work with high-resolution model output, reanalysis and observational data; project directions can be shaped with each student. The group also studies AI and machine learning for tropical prediction and offers collaboration and conference opportunities. Prospective MS and PhD applicants should contact Dr Quinton Lawton through the email listed on the official lab opportunity page to discuss the openings before applying to Northern Illinois University. Spring or fall 2027 entry is advertised; the lab also invites discussion for fall 2027 more broadly.
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Benefits
Research assistant funding for both positions includes a stipend and tuition waiver. Conference and collaborator travel opportunities are described, but the page does not guarantee a travel allowance or state the stipend amount or health-insurance coverage.
Eligibility summary
Prospective MS or PhD students interested in tropical meteorology, atmospheric modelling and extreme weather should contact Dr Quinton Lawton. The lab page does not state nationality, degree or test-score restrictions; confirm graduate admission requirements directly with Northern Illinois University.
Requirements
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