Vanderbilt University Fully Funded PhD Position in Vegetation Remote Sensing and Urban Ecology – Fall 2027

The Meng Lab at Vanderbilt University's Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences is offering a fully funded PhD opportunity starting Fall 2027. The doctoral researcher will study vegetation remote sensing, urban ecology, and environmental change, employing AI/ML approaches and NASA satellite data to investigate urban vegetation dynamics and related human health exposures. The position involves interdisciplinary research with opportunities for collaboration, mentorship, and dissemination of results in high-impact publications.

PhD stipend, full tuition coverage, health insurance, and research support

Prospective doctoral researcher with strong quantitative and programming skills and a background in urban ecology, vegetation remote sensing or land-surface processes.

Applications are submitted through Vanderbilt University’s Earth and Environmental Sciences department; contact provided for inquiries.