UNH Quantitative Marine Ecology Lab — Funded AI and Coastal Sensors PhD (2027)
University of New Hampshire
Easton White’s University of New Hampshire lab prioritizes a 2027 PhD fellow to build AI-enabled coastal monitoring sensors with Coastal Measures Inc. The NSF-linked position is restricted to U.S. citizens, nationals and permanent residents; Fall admission priority deadline is 15 January 2027.
The Quantitative Marine Ecology Lab at the University of New Hampshire is recruiting a priority PhD student for 2027 through an NSF industry–university partnership with Coastal Measures Inc. Research covers affordable environmental sensors, AI/ML quality assurance and trend detection, aquaculture and fisheries monitoring, water quality, and coastal habitat tracking. The lab asks interested applicants to read its recruitment instructions, complete the linked interest survey and email qmel.admin@unh.edu before applying to a UNH graduate programme. The Fall Biological Sciences priority application date is January 15. This particular NSF fellowship requires U.S. citizenship, U.S. nationality or permanent residency. Funding terms are specified in individual offer letters.
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Benefits
The lab states graduate support typically combines fellowships, research or teaching assistantships; tuition and health insurance are covered, with a salary/stipend. The published $31,520 minimum refers to Fall 2025, so the 2027 offer amount must be confirmed in the offer letter.
Eligibility summary
U.S. citizen, U.S. national or permanent resident. Must be entering the first year of doctoral study in Fall 2027 or already in the second year after a Fall 2026 start. Relevant bachelor’s fields include computer/software/data science, marine or environmental science, applied mathematics and ocean engineering.
Requirements
Strong programming and software development skills, such as Python or R, and interest in environmental monitoring or coastal systems. Contact the lab before a formal UNH application.
Documents required
Complete the lab’s linked interest survey and email the lab about your fit. Follow the selected UNH graduate programme’s formal document requirements.
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