NYU CERA PhD Scholarship

The Climate, Energy, and Risk Analytics (CERA) Lab at New York University (NYU) is recruiting PhD students to work on cutting-edge research at the intersection of AI, climate risk and infrastructure resilience. Research areas include flooding, wildfires, infrastructure failures, remote sensing, generative AI, machine learning and climate adaptation.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Interview Process
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineNot Specified
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorNew York University (NYU)
• City to studyNew York
• School to studyNew York University (NYU)
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

Successful candidates will receive:

• Full tuition coverage
• Competitive PhD stipend
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Research and conference support

Requirements

We are looking for highly motivated and intellectually curious students who enjoy working on challenging, open-ended research problems at the intersection of engineering, AI, and complex systems. Strong candidates typically demonstrate some combination of:

• Strong quantitative and analytical skills
• Independent coding and research experience
• Interest in real-world systems and societal impact
• Ability to work across disciplines
• Curiosity, initiative, and resilience in research

Relevant backgrounds may include: Mechanical engineering, Computer science, Civil or environmental engineering, Applied mathematics, Applied Physics, Operations research, Data science, Statistics, Computational social science, Related quantitative fields

Preferred technical experience includes one or more of the following: Python programming, Machine learning or AI, Numerical modeling or simulation, Network science or graph methods, Optimization and uncertainty quantification, Remote sensing or geospatial analysis, Scientific computing. Prior publications are encouraged but not required.

Selection Process

1. Submit the interest form.
2. Apply formally through the NYU Tandon PhD application portal under Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE).
3. Indicate Yuki Miura as your intended advisor.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates may be contacted. Early applications are strongly encouraged.

Shortlisted candidates may be invited for interviews and/or technical discussions.

Application Deadline

How To Apply

For more information kindly visit the NYU webpage.