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Fall 2026. Hello! I will be accepting MS students for Fall 2026. PSU partners offer a plethora of summer internship opportunities that can supplement academic year pay. Depending on funding I may have a PhD position but that will depend on grant funding, but I’d be happy to chat about opportunities. PSU is committed to making graduate school affordable for all.

I am always seeking motivated graduate students for a myriad of research projects. Diverse project styles too – ranging from fieldwork and instrumentation to physical and numerical modeling (trees! frost weathering! soil production and transport! landslides, rivers and fish!). Please send along a CV and a statement of research interests, specific skills/background if emailing me re: potential research opportunities. I will not respond to emails that merely repeat phrases taken this website to describe YOUR research interests. Its okay to state where our interests align but I need information about your interests too. To be considered for university fellowships, applications should be submitted by January 15 and if submitting after this date, please check with me first. GREs are not required for graduate school admission.

The Geology Department at Portland State University has a dynamic surface process research group that I am thrilled to be a part of. We are part of the newly formed School of Earth, Environment, and Society -and abounding in interdisciplinary courses and collaborations.  Locally we are in a fantastic urban wonderland with a multitude of bike trails, transit options, accessible river access, and a thriving foodie and art culture, with easy access to diverse recreational landscapes. More information can be found here.

The Marshalling Science Lab group is a diverse and open community that welcomes all. I encourage those from non-traditional backgrounds and underrepresented communities to consider applying.

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