Prospective Students

I’m often looking for PhD students and postdocs to join my group at the University of Rochester Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences. We use a combination of physical experiments, computer modeling, fieldwork and theory to try to figure out how stuff works on Earth’s surface. Check out the potential projects below to get an idea of ongoing work in our group- or reach out with a new idea of your own!

How to apply

Regardless of your background, if you’re interested in doing innovative geomorphology research, I welcome you to contact me at rachel.glade@rochester.edu. After chatting about opportunities, if you decide you want to apply then you’ll do so through the online application. The deadline is usually in mid January. You may also want to check out the other great faculty members in the Earth and Environmental Sciences Department!
Note: This process is similar for most grad schools- first, reach out to faculty you’d be interested in working with about a year before you would start. After that, you can decide if you want to apply to the program and your potential faculty mentor will know to look for your application. In general, it’s good to send a brief email (~5 sentences) that describes your background, research experience, and interests.

U of R and the Greater Rochester Area

The University of Rochester is a highly ranked R1 research university, and the Rochester area’s cultural, educational, and recreational assets frequently place it among the best places to live and work. For example, the Eastman School of Music is one of the best music schools in the country and offers hundreds of free concerts every year. The Rochester area is also home to over 100 festivals each year, including the Lilac Festival and Rochester International Jazz Festival. In Rochester you can have the feel of a big city while being minutes away from great outdoor opportunities- Lake Ontario, The Finger Lakes, Niagara Falls! And only a few hours drive from Toronto.