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'''Postdoc Position Summary-'''<br>
A postdoctoral research associate position is available in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Michigan State University (MSU). Dr. Yadu Pokhrel will serve as the primary advisor. This is a one-year position renewed annually with an extension contingent on funding and performance.
Deadline for application: 10 July 2024, 11:59 PM EST<br>
Apply at: https://careers.msu.edu/en-us/job/520021/research-associatefixed-term
The research associate will have the following responsibilities:<br>
The new hire will work on a project that requires improving and executing multi-scale hydrological and hydrodynamic models (e.g., The Community Land Model version 5, CLM5, and CaMa-Flood) to assess the impacts of human activities (e.g., irrigation, groundwater pumping, and reservoir operation) on various water cycle processes, including nutrient transport. The new hire will be a key member of the project and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team within MSU and globally. The research associate will have opportunities to closely interact with a wide range of stakeholders and collaborators toward developing sustainable solutions for dam development and operation, irrigation, and groundwater use.
The research associate will particularly coordinate research activities and handle large datasets from multi-scale climate and hydrological modeling and socio-economic survey and analysis. The tasks will include high-resolution hydrological modeling using the Community Land Model version 5 (CLM5) at multiple scales. There will be close coordination with the social science team to utilize socio-economic data in driving the model and using outcomes to understand social dimensions of irrigation and groundwater use and their role in the Earth system.
Dr. Pokhrel will work closely with the research associate in a collaborative lab environment to achieve project goals while providing ample opportunities and resources for the research associate to grow professionally and achieve career goals. The appointment will be initially for one year with the possibility of renewal for two additional years based on satisfactory performance and continuation of funding
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, or protected veteran status.
Contact:<br>
If you are interested, you can get in touch :<br>
Dr. Yadu Pokhrel (ypokhrel@msu.edu)<br>
For more details: https://careers.msu.edu/en-us/job/520021/research-associatefixed-term
Best regards,<br>
Amar Deep Tiwari<br>
Amar Deep Tiwari<br>
Postdoctoral Research Associate<br>
Michigan State University, USA<br>
Web page: amardeeptiwari.com<br>
'''Postdoctoral Research Associate position available'''<br>
A Postdoctoral Research Associate is sought to join a consortium of academic partners analyzing
contemporary and future challenges to food-energy-water systems (FEWS) of the Northeastern and
Midwestern United States. Extreme weather will continue to challenge the performance of FEWS-related engineered and natural infrastructure, and serve as a major force shaping future decisions on environment, economy, and national security. This project responds to this imperative by creating the C-FEWS (Climate-induced extremes on the linked Food, Energy, Water System) research framework to advance modeling, data integration and assessment capabilities in support of hypothesis-based research on regional FEWS dynamics. It is also designed to support policy-making by identifying alternative management strategies under changing climate and weather extremes over multitemporal time horizons to 2100.
The project is seeking a creative, self-motivated, and energetic post-doctoral fellow assist, coordinate various aspects of, and be trained for a leadership position in the field.
'''Eligible fields of expertise:'''<br>
Modeling, numerical methods and/or geospatial data analysis training in any of the following areas: hydrology, environmental systems analysis, environmental engineering, energy assessment, ecosystem services evaluation.
'''Primary responsibilities:'''<br>
* Execute large-scale food-water-energy nexus modeling studies;
* Data integration from Earth System science and human dimensions perspectives;
* Analyze role of traditional engineering assets and ecosystem services in regional food-energywater
systems;
* Under the general supervision of the Senior Research Director and PIs, perform simple-tocomplex research tasks, investigations, and analytical activities independently;
* Formulate scenarios of potential future trajectories of FEWS conditions and management
responses;
* Integrate across individual project elements (models, data) by helping to create and apply a
holistic analysis framework.
'''Qualifications and skills sought:'''<br>
* Strong numerical skills;
* Modeling, data visualization geospatial analysis (GIS);
* Ability to write clearly, including technical reports & peer-reviewed scientific publications;
* Presentation skills for internal team meetings and scientific conferences;
* Capacity to participate in team-based research and lead various aspects of the work, including
project management.
'''Other duties:'''<br>
* In coordination with project lead, execute project management on various aspects of project;
* Interdisciplinary interactions with a modeling team;
* Consultation with other researchers and authorities in the field as appropriate;
* Interact and help mentor graduate and undergraduate students who are affiliated with the project;
* Ability to travel domestically;
* Work well in team environment but with ability to perform research independently;
* Preparation of annual and other administrative reports;
* Organize planning meetings and events, web-based communications as necessary.
Starting salary: $58,000
'''Core competencies/qualifications:'''<br>
Candidate should have completed a Ph.D. by the time of appointment in an appropriate field of study, or specialty, from an accredited institution in project-related fields.
'''How to apply:'''<br>
Please submit as separate documents your CV, a statement of research interests, two recent reprints, and contact information for three references here: https://www.rfcuny.org/careers/postings?pvnID=RC-1909-003296.
For further information and questions, please contact Prof. Charles J. Vörösmarty (cvorosmarty@gc.cuny.edu, 212-413-3142).
'''Postdoctoral Research Associate – Applied Ecology'''<br>
William & Mary’s Virginia Institute of Marine Science/School of Marine Science (VIMS/SMS) invites applications for a postdoctoral research associate in Applied Ecology. The position has a flexible start date to begin no later than Fall 2022.
'''Responsibilities:''' The postdoctoral research associate will join highly-collaborative, interdisciplinary research projects that investigate how coastal ecosystems respond to sea-level rise. The person in this position will collaborate with The Nature Conservancy and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to initiate a large-scale manipulative experiment designed to explore the role of fire in wetland migration and invasive species control. The primary objective of the position is to determine how to best facilitate the migration of well-functioning wetlands in the face of sea level rise. However, the successful applicant will also develop independent research topics consistent with the goals of the applicant and the VIMS coastal wetlands group (https://www.vims.edu/research/units/labgroups/coastal_geomorphology/index.php). The position is in Dr. Matt Kirwan's (https://www.vims.edu/about/directory/faculty/kirwan_m.php) lab at VIMS, but candidates seeking appointments in the greater Washington, D.C. area will also be considered.
'''Qualifications:''' At the time of appointment, the successful candidate will hold an earned doctorate (Ph.D.) or equivalent in an environmental related discipline (e.g. geology, biology, environmental science). Required qualifications include a broad knowledge of how ecosystems respond to global change, a proven research background with strong writing ability, and experience in coastal wetlands, forests, or an analogous ecosystem. Preference will be given to those candidates with expertise in: manipulative experiments; applied ecology, conservation, or coupled human-natural processes; ecosystem response to disturbance; quantitative skills; a variety of methods associated with how relevant ecosystems respond to global change. For a complete list of required and preferred qualifications, please refer to the position description. The position will be located at VIMS and will be a one-year contract with the possibility of renewal (project has 2 years of funding).
'''About the Virginia Institute of Marine Science:''' Chartered in 1940, the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (https://www.vims.edu/) is currently among the largest marine research and education centers in the United States. VIMS has a three-part mission to conduct interdisciplinary research in coastal ocean and estuarine science, educate students and citizens, and provide advisory service to policy makers, industry, and the public. The School of Marine Science at VIMS is the graduate school in marine science for William & Mary. VIMS currently employs 52 full-time faculty members and 256 staff, and has 80 graduate students in master’s and doctoral programs. There are four academic departments at VIMS: Aquatic Health Sciences, Biological Sciences, Fisheries Science, and Physical Sciences.
'''Application materials for the position should include:''' 1) a 1-page statement describing research ideas related to wetland migration; 2) a 1-page cover letter identifying availability for the position and addressing all required and preferred qualifications; 3) a full curriculum vitae; and 4) the names (including titles and institutions), e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of 3 professional references. Application materials should be addressed to: Search Committee Chair, Applied Ecology, and will be accepted through our On-Line Application System https://jobs.wm.edu/postings/45888. Review of applications will begin February 21 but the position will remain open until filled and late applicants are encouraged to contact the search chair.
'''William & Mary values diversity and invites applications from underrepresented groups who will enrich the research, teaching and service missions of the university. William & Mary is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. William & Mary conducts background checks on applicants for employment.'''
'''Postdoctoral Research Associate – Coastal Carbon'''<br>
William & Mary’s Virginia Institute of Marine Science/School of Marine Science (VIMS/SMS) invites applications for a postdoctoral research associate in coastal carbon cycling. The position has a flexible start date and will begin in Spring or Fall 2022.
'''Responsibilities:''' The postdoctoral research associate will work with Dr. Matthew Kirwan, and join highly-collaborative, interdisciplinary research projects that investigate the effects of climate change on coastal ecosystems and their carbon pools. The person in this position will be based at VIMS, and collaborate with the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center and Oak Ridge National Laboratory on a large-scale, whole-ecosystem marsh warming experiment (https://serc.si.edu/gcrew/warming). The primary objective of the position is to develop and/or apply numerical models of coastal carbon cycling. However, the successful applicant will also develop independent research topics consistent with the goals of the applicant and the VIMS coastal wetlands group, including opportunities for data collection, meta- analysis, and mentoring of students.
'''Qualifications:''' At the time of appointment, the successful candidate will hold an earned doctorate (Ph.D.) or equivalent in an environmental (e.g. geology, biology, environmental science) or computational (e.g. physics, engineering) discipline. A broad knowledge of how ecosystems respond to global change, including biological, hydrological, and/or geomorphic processes is required. Strong quantitative skills and a proven research background with strong writing ability are also required. Preference will be given to those candidates with experience in numerical modeling, and other quantitative methods associated with how coastal ecosystems and their carbon pools respond to climate change. For a complete list of required and preferred qualifications, please refer to the position description. The position will be located at VIMS and will be a one-year contract with the possibility of renewal (project has at least 2 years of funding).
'''About the Virginia Institute of Marine Science:''' Chartered in 1940, the Virginia Institute of Marine Science is currently among the largest marine research and education centers in the United States. VIMS has a three-part mission to conduct interdisciplinary research in coastal ocean and estuarine science, educate students and citizens, and provide advisory service to policy makers, industry, and the public. The School of Marine Science at VIMS is the graduate school in marine science for William & Mary. VIMS currently employs 52 full-time faculty members and 256 staff, and has 80 graduate students in master’s and doctoral programs. There are four academic departments at VIMS: Aquatic Health Sciences, Biological Sciences, Fisheries Science, and Physical Sciences.
'''Application materials for the position should include:''' 1) a one-page statement describing research ideas related to coastal carbon cycling; 2) a one-page cover letter identifying availability for the position and addressing all required and preferred qualifications; 3) a full curriculum vitae; and 4) the names, addresses (including titles and institutions), e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of 3 professional references. Application materials should be addressed to: Search Committee Chair, Coastal Carbon Cycling, and will be accepted through our on-line application system https://jobs.wm.edu/postings/44539. For full consideration, application materials are due December 10, 2021. The position will remain open until filled. Applications received after Dec 10 will be considered if needed.
'''''William & Mary values diversity and invites applications from underrepresented groups who will enrich the research, teaching and service missions of the university. William & Mary is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. William & Mary conducts background checks on applicants for employment.'''''
Matthew L. Kirwan<br>
Associate Professor of Marine Science<br>
Virginia Institute of Marine Science<br>
Gloucester Point, Virginia 23062-1346<br>
https://www.vims.edu/about/directory/faculty/kirwan_m.php<br>
https://www.vims.edu/research/units/labgroups/coastal_geomorphology/index.php<br>
kirwan@vims.edu<br>
'''Postdoctoral Research Associate – Landscape Ecology'''<br>
William & Mary’s Virginia Institute of Marine Science/School of Marine Science (VIMS/SMS) invites applications for a postdoctoral research associate in Landscape Ecology. The position has a flexible start date to begin no later than Fall 2024.
'''Responsibilities:''' The purpose of this position is to conduct research on how coastal landscapes respond to sea level rise, with emphasis on how salt water intrusion impacts coastal forests, farmland, and salt marshes. The primary responsibility of the position is to use remote sensing, alongside long-term ecological and geomorphological monitoring data, to quantify landscape evolution in the mid-Atlantic sea-level rise hotspot as part of the NSF Coastal Critical Zone Network (https://czn.coastal.udel.edu/). However, the successful applicant will also develop independent research topics consistent with the goals of the applicant, the VIMS Coastal Ecogeomorphology Lab (https://mattkirwanmarsh.com/), and its broad group of collaborators and stakeholders. The position is in Dr. Matt Kirwan's lab (https://www.vims.edu/about/directory/faculty/kirwan_m.php) at VIMS. Anticipated salary is approximately $50,000-55,000 depending on qualifications. VIMS postdocs are hired on one-year contracts with the possibility of renewal (project has at least 2 years of funding).
'''Qualifications''': At the time of appointment, the successful candidate will hold an earned doctorate
(Ph.D.) or equivalent in an environmental related discipline (e.g. geoscience, biology, environmental science, forestry). Required qualifications include a general knowledge of how ecosystems respond to global change, experience in GIS/remote sensing, a proven research background with strong writing ability, and experience in coastal wetlands, forests, or an analogous ecosystem. Preferred qualifications include expertise in some of the following: spatial analysis, cloud-based big data analysis, field and lab methods associated with coastal environments, numerical modeling, wetland migration into uplands, long-term ecological data, ecohydrology, and coupled human-natural systems including agriculture. For a complete list of required and preferred qualifications, please refer to the position description.
'''About the Virginia Institute of Marine Science''': Chartered in 1940, the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (https://www.vims.edu/research/units/labgroups/coastal_geomorphology/index.php) is currently among the largest marine research and education centers in the United States. VIMS has a three-part mission to conduct interdisciplinary research in coastal ocean and estuarine science, educate students and citizens, and provide advisory service to policy makers, industry, and the public. The School of Marine Science at VIMS is the graduate school in marine science for William & Mary, the second oldest university in the United States. VIMS currently employs 52 full-time faculty members and 256 staff, and has 80 graduate students in master’s and doctoral programs.
'''Application materials for the position should include''': 1) a 1-page cover letter identifying availability for the position and addressing all required and preferred qualifications; 2) a full curriculum vitae; and 3) the names (including titles and institutions), e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of 3 professional references. Application materials should be addressed to: Search Committee Chair, Landscape Ecology, and will be accepted through our On-Line Application System https://jobs.wm.edu/postings/56899. Review of applications will begin December 1, 2023 but the position will remain open until filled.
''William & Mary values diversity and invites applications from underrepresented groups who will enrich the research, teaching and service missions of the university. The university is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. William & Mary conducts background checks on applicants for employment.''
Matthew L. Kirwan<br>
Associate Professor of Marine Science<br>
Virginia Institute of Marine Science, William & Mary<br>
Contact/Bio: Faculty directory<br>
Lab Website: Coastal Ecogeomorphology Lab<br>
Twitter: @theswampboss<br>
'''Postdoctoral Researcher @ KU Leuven (Belgium)'''
'''''Impact of Irrigation on Meteorology: Satellite Data Assimilation and Land-Atmosphere Coupling'''''
KU Leuven is looking for an enthusiastic postdoctoral researcher with experience in (i) land and/or atmospheric modeling and (ii) satellite-based earth observations (EO). You will participate in a cutting-edge and international research project “METEORI” (funded by Belspo) to improve our understanding of the effect of irrigation on land-atmosphere coupling, and you will assimilate EO data to enhance the representation of irrigation in Earth system modeling. You will be part of the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Division Soil and Water Management, Research Group “Land Surface Remote Sensing, Modeling and Data Assimilation”. Research stays at FZ Jülich (Germany) are possible. Your direct supervisors will be prof. Gabriëlle De Lannoy (KU Leuven), drs. Zdenko Heyvaert (KU Leuven/ECMWF), and prof. Stefan Kollet (FZ Jülich).
The impact of irrigation on the atmosphere has mostly been studied using models. However, EO data offer the possibility to identify areas with irrigation and improve our estimates of the land surface. The land surface interacts with the lower atmosphere through land-atmosphere coupling. METEORI will for the first time apply multi-sensor, multi-frequency, and multivariate data assimilation over agricultural areas to leverage EO in a coupled land-atmosphere model. More specifically, the irrigated land will a priori be classified using EO data. Over these areas, microwave-based retrievals of soil moisture, optical-based retrievals of vegetation and infrared-based retrievals of soil temperature will be assimilated into the Noah-MP model embedded within the NASA Land Information System (LIS). The successful candidate will extend the LIS software to facilitate the assimilation of satellite products that have not yet been implemented. Following an ‘offline’ (land surface only) evaluation, Noah-MP will be used together with the Weather Research & Forecasting (WRF) atmospheric model within the NASA Unified WRF (NU-WRF) to perform ‘online’ (land surface and atmosphere) simulations. The inclusion of EO data into the coupled land-atmosphere simulations will alter the coupling strength compared to model-only simulations. This coupling strength will be quantified using novel methods that involve machine learning or deep learning. METEORI will improve both the understanding of land-atmosphere coupling and the skill of local and regional meteorological forecasts, both directly over agricultural areas and downstream.
The postdoc is expected to work in a broad international context, and collaborate with PhD and MSc students.
https://ees.kuleuven.be/en/bwb/research/land-surface-data-assimilation
'''Responsibilities'''
* Perform and disseminate high quality research related to land-atmosphere modeling, remote sensing of irrigation, data assimilation and land-atmosphere coupling
* Update existing modules in LIS (Fortran code) for multivariate data assimilation over irrigated areas
* Supervise PhD and/or master thesis students
* Lead the METEORI project and collaborate with partners
'''Profile'''
* PhD degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, Bioscience Engineering, Hydrology, Meteorology, Remotely Sensed Earth Observation, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Sciences, or equivalent
* Experience in land surface and/or atmosphere processes, remote sensing and modeling
* Experience in statistics, including some notions on data assimilation
* Experience with data-processing software such as Python, Matlab, IDL, GrADS, R, or other
* Experience with programming and scientific computing in a language such as Fortran or C
* Experience with high-performance computing in a Linux environment
* Excellent motivation and grades
* Creative, critical, analytical and innovative mindset
* Ability to work independently and lead a small research group
* Excellent written and oral communication skills in English, proven in publications
* Experience with working with Git/Github is an advantage
'''Offer'''
* 2-year position with a competitive salary, support in career development, with the possibility for an extension with good performance
* Multi-disciplinary and international professional environment
* Leuven is a charming historical university town, located in the heart of Western Europe
'''Interested?'''<br>
For more information please contact drs. Zdenko Heyvaert or prof. dr. ir. Gabrielle De Lannoy, tel.: +32 16 37 67 13, mail: zdenko.heyvaert@kuleuven.be, gabrielle.delannoy@kuleuven.be.
You can apply for this job no later than February 09, 2025 via the online application tool at the bottom of this page:
https://www.kuleuven.be/personeel/jobsite/jobs/60424172?lang=nl
Prof. dr. ir. Gabriëlle J. M. De Lannoy<br>
KULeuven, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences<br>
Division Soil and Water Management<br>
Celestijnenlaan 200 E - box 2411<br>
B-3001 Heverlee<br>
Belgium<br>
Rm 02.225<br>
http://www.kuleuven.be/wieiswie/en/person/00102378<br>
'''Postdoctoral Researcher Position Investigating the Interface between Roots, Regolith, Rocks, and Climate—the R3-C Frontier'''
A postdoctoral researcher position is available in the Department of Environmental Sciences at the University of California, Riverside. This position is split between two laboratories: the Catchment Hydrology and Spatial Analysis Lab (https://www.hooriajami.ucr.edu/) and the Pedology Lab at Texas Tech University. We are looking for a highly-motivated, independent researcher to join a collaborative, NSF-funded project to address three key knowledge gaps at the interface between roots, regolith, rocks, and climate (aka the R3-C frontier):
# In what ways do bedrock properties interact with overlying regolith to influence the development of the soil pore networks and soil hydraulic properties that control water flow?
# How does the spatial distribution of mineral weathering, influenced by the development of pore networks from bedrock-regolith interactions, control the manner in which roots acquire water and nutrients?
# How do critical zone thickness and root water uptake dynamics interact to regulate evapotranspiration dynamics under changing water supply and demand conditions?
The successful candidate will lead the hydrologic modeling experiments using ParFlow.CLM, and EcoSLIM at four of the project sites (Reynolds Creek CZO, Coal Creek, CO, Konza Prairie Biological Station, and Southern Sierra CZO). The postdoctoral researcher will be expected to participate in regular and annual project meetings as well as lead papers stemming from this work. This position will provide the successful candidate with professional development opportunities within the context of a highly collaborative and interdisciplinary team.
'''Qualifications:'''<br>
The successful candidate should hold a Ph.D. in Hydrology, Civil and Environmental Engineering or a related field with a specialization in physical hydrology or hydrogeology. Candidates must have received a PhD within the past five years.
'''Skills:''' The ideal candidate will have:
* Strong programming skills in a Unix/Linux environment
* Experience using ParFlow.CLM or other integrated modeling platforms
* Experience with inverse modeling and high performance computing
* Demonstrated record of high-quality publications
* Demonstrated success working and communicating in a team environment
* Excellent communication and presentation skills
'''Application contents:'''
* One page cover letter describing the applicant’s research experiences and interests
* Curriculum vitae
* Names, addresses, emails, and phone numbers for 3 references
'''Contact:'''<br>
Applications or informal inquiries can be sent to Dr. Hoori Ajami at hooria@ucr.edu and Dr. Daniel Hirmas at dhirmas@ttu.edu with R3-C POSTDOC as the subject line.
UCR is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. Its mission is explicitly linked to providing routes to educational success for underrepresented and first- generation college students. A commitment to this mission is a preferred qualification.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity amount its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
'''Postdoctoral Researcher Position in Integrated Watershed Modeling – UC Riverside'''<br>
The Department of Environmental Sciences at the University of California Riverside (UCR) seeks to hire a postdoctoral researcher. The selected candidate will work closely with a team of scientists from UCR and the USDA on the development of a watershed model that couples existing 1D or 2D versions of surface water (KINEROS2), vadose zone (HYDRUS 1D), and groundwater (MODFLOW) models that are open source. The specific objectives of the project include developing a computationally efficient watershed model to simulate groundwater-surface interactions, erosion, reactive solute transport, and preferential flow and transport processes. This research position will provide an exceptional professional development opportunity in a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
'''Qualifications:'''<br>
The successful candidate should hold a Ph.D. in Hydrology, Civil and Environmental Engineering or a related field with a specialization in physical hydrology or hydrogeology. Candidates must have received a PhD within the past five years from an accredited college or university.
'''Skills:'''<br>
The ideal candidate will have:
* Strong programming skills in Fortran, Python, and/or C++;
* Experience using HYDRUS, KINEROS2, MODFLOW, and MATLAB;
* Experience with high performance and parallel computing;
* Demonstrated record of high-quality publications;
* Experience working in a collaborative research environment
'''Application contents:'''<br>
* Cover letter describing the applicant’s research experiences and interests
* Curriculum vitae
* Names, addresses, email, and phone number for 3 references
'''Contact:'''<br>
Applications or informal inquiries can be sent to Drs. Jirka Simunek (jsimunek@ucr.edu), Hoori Ajami (hoori.ajami@ucr.edu), Scott Bradford (Scott.Bradford@usda.gov), and Menberu Meles (Menberu.Meles@usda.gov). The initial appointment will be for one year with the possibility of annual renewal based on performance and the availability of funds. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity amount its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
'''Postdoctoral Researcher Position: Ice-ocean interactions of polar ice sheets using ice-flow modelling and radar data analysis'''<br>
The Emmy Noether research group “Geophysics and Glaciology” (Jr. Prof. R. Drews) at the University of Tübingen, Germany, seeks a postdoctoral researcher in the field of ice-ocean interactions of polar ice sheets. Depending on the candidate’s interest, research goals are either (1) reconstruction of the ice-sheets atmospheric- and oceanographic history from the internal ice stratigraphy, or (2) development of advanced subsurface radar imaging techniques for detection of internal ice properties (e.g. ice anisotropy, ice temperature) and 3D features at the ice base (e.g. subglacial conduits). The initial contract is for 2 years with the possibility of a 2 year extension.
Applications are sought from candidates with a PhD in geophysics, environmental physics, mathematics, geosciences, engineering and related areas. Research tasks include polar/alpine fieldwork, ice-dynamic forward modelling & inversion integrating geophysical data, or development of a rover-towed system equipped with phase-sensitive radars and corresponding radar signal processing.
We are open for applications from persons with diverse backgrounds and value teamwork and personal development. The geoscience department at the University of Tübingen is one of the biggest in Germany offering many possibilities for interdisciplinary research including on ice mechanics (Prof. P. Bons, Prof. I. Weikusat) and glacial erosion (Prof. T. Ehlers).
The position is available the earliest in January 2020 but starting date is negotiable. Salary is commensurate with experience (TV-L E13, 100%). Proficiency in English is required. Interested persons should send a CV with a list of peer reviewed publications, a one-page statement of past and present research interests, and contact information for two persons familiar with the candidate’s research. Application materials (in PDF format) and questions concerning this position should be directed to Jr. Prof. Reinhard Drews at reinhard.drews@uni-tuebingen.de. Review of applications will start October 18, 2019, and the position remains open until filled.
Candidates are expected to be active participants in an international and interdisciplinary work group environment. Additional information about the “Geophysics & Glaciology” research group is available at:www.benicetoice.eu/rd/.
The University of Tübingen is committed to increasing the proportion of women in research and teaching positions and therefore encourages qualified candidates to apply. Disabled persons will be given preference if equally qualified. Employment takes place via the Central Administration of the University.
'''Postdoctoral Researcher in Agri-Hydrogeological Modelling'''
The Centre for Hydrogeology and Geothermics (CHYN) at the University of Neuchâtel (UNINE) is actively seeking to hire a postdoctoral researcher in agri-hydrogeological modelling for the project “FARMWISE: Future Agricultural Resource Management and Water Innovations for a Sustainable Europe”.
FARMWISE is a 6.4 million EUR Horizon Europe research project funded by the European Union and Switzerland. As a consortium of 20 partner institutions from 12 countries, we are working together to improve water management across Europe. Our multi-faceted project melds systems thinking, numerical modelling, remote sensing, and AI to address current and future agricultural water challenges.
At UNINE, we will develop a scalable numerical modelling framework for the unsaturated zone to assess the impact of innovations on water use and quality across current and future EU climate zones and soil types. We will assimilate case study data and incorporate different fertilization and irrigation strategies. The efficient framework will enable a multitude of individual models to be executed. These models will span various climate zones, soil types, and crop varieties, providing valuable quantitative insights into factors influencing groundwater quantity and quality impacts from agriculture and informing the assessment of innovative practices. The postdoc will be supervised by hydrogeologist/geophysicist Dr. Landon Halloran at UNINE and will work closely with colleagues at partner institutions.
UNINE is a French-speaking public university located in the vibrant city of Neuchâtel, nestled between the Jura mountains and Lake Neuchâtel. The CHYN, Switzerland’s leading hydrogeology and geothermics research institute, offers a supportive and stimulating research environment of ~50 collaborators working on a diverse range of research projects.
'''Responsibilities:'''
* Implementation of a physically-based modelling framework for vertical transport of solutes in the vadose (unsaturated) zone. This framework will be used to a) evaluate impacts of various innovations on water use and quality in agricultural settings and b) provide an AI-based platform with datasets (e.g., risk of nitrate loss to regional groundwater) spanning European climate zones and soil types.
* Assimilation of data from diverse case studies and international datasets.
* Stochastic modelling of meteorological and hydraulic property data to determine model output probability distributions.
* Attendance of online and in-person meetings with project partners.
* Possible visits to partner institutions across Europe for collaborative work.
* (Co-)authorship of reports, journal articles, and conference presentations.
'''Your qualifications:'''
* PhD in hydrogeology, soil physics, environmental engineering, etc.
* Experience in modelling vadose zone hydrological processes
* Experience in programming (ideally, python)
* High level of fluency in written and spoken English
* High level of motivation and capacity for trans-disciplinary collaboration.
* Experience in any of the following is an asset: data assimilation, inverse modelling, stochastic modelling, ensemble methods, water-soil-plant interaction modelling, software development, GIS products.
'''Duration:''' 24 months.
'''Start date:''' Flexible. Between Sept. 2024 (earliest) and Jan. 2025 (latest)
'''Salary:''' Approx. 90k CHF (~95k EUR or ~100k USD) per year + social benefits & pension contribution.
'''Deadline:''' May 1st, 2024. Evaluation of candidates will occur continuously before this date, and after, if necessary.
'''How to apply:''' Email application.chyn AT unine.ch (http://unine.ch/), with the subject FARMWISE POSTDOC APPLICATION – (LAST NAME, FIRST NAME), a single pdf file composed of:
* Brief letter of presentation summarising how you meet the requirements (1 page)
* CV, including list of publications (with DOI links)
* List of 2-3 referees (to be contacted only with your consent if selected for interview)
* Copy of PhD diploma
Applications that ignore these guidelines will not be considered.
'''Further information:'''
Questions can be addressed to landon(DOT)halloran(AT)unine(DOT)ch.
Information about the project, the Centre and the PI can be found at https://www.farmwise-project.eu (website pending), https://www.unine.ch/chyn, and https://www.ljsh.ca.
'''Postdoctoral Researcher in Earth Surface Process and Biodiversity Modeling'''<br>
There is currently an opening for a post-doctoral research scientist in the field of Earth Surface Process and Biodiversity Modeling. The position is in the Earth Surface Dynamics Group under the supervision of Prof. Sean Willett in the Department of Earth Sciences at ETH Zurich.
This position is part of a broad project to explore and model the connections between landscape evolution and biological speciation and diversification over geological timescales. Collaborators within the Department of Environmental Sciences will also be involved in the project. The fundamental question to be addressed is how tectonics affect physical geography or other landscape factors defining habitat and how the change in those parameters over space and time impacts speciation, species dispersal and biodiversity. Your task will be to develop and test numerical models based on existing landscape evolution models and will collaborate on applications. Model applications will include a range of tectonic and geomorphic scenarios and the implementation of biological dispersal models for both aquatic and terrestrial flora and fauna.
Applications should include:
* curriculum vitae,
* two references,
* a letter describing motivation and experience.
Application review will begin on July 15th and will continue until the position is filled.
Please note that we exclusively accept applications submitted through our online application portal. Applications via email or postal services will not be considered.
Further information on the Earth Surface Dynamics group is available on https://earthsurfacedynamics.ethz.ch/ . Questions about the project can be directed to Sean Willett at swillett@erdw.ethz.ch.
Prof. Sean D. Willett<br>
Geologisches Institut<br>
NO E33<br>
Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule<br>
CH-8092 Zürich<br>
Switzerland<br>
swillett@ethz.ch<br> +
'''Postdoctoral Researcher position in the Coastal Risks and Engineering Lab at UCF'''
Dear colleagues,
We have an exciting opportunity for a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Coastal Risks and Engineering (CoRE) Lab at the University of Central Florida (UCF) in Orlando.
The successful candidate will be supervised by Dr. Thomas Wahl in the Civil, Environmental and Construction Engineering Department (CECE) and National Center for Integrated Coastal Research (UCF Coastal). The candidate will have the opportunity to work on interdisciplinary projects focused on the broad topic of hydrometeorological extremes, how they are affected by climate change, and how they impact (coastal) communities.
In addition to conducting impactful research the candidate will assist Dr. Wahl in advising PhD students and actively participate in proposal writing.
'''Required Qualifications and Skills:'''
* PhD in Civil/Coastal Engineering, Geosciences, Statistics, Hydrology, Physical Oceanography, or another relevant field
* Strong proficiency in one of the common technical programing languages (MATLAB, R, Python, or Julia)
* Demonstrated track record of publishing research in peer-reviewed journals
'''Desired Skills (one or more of the following):'''
* Multivariate and/or non-stationary extreme value analysis
* Physics-informed machine learning in geosciences
* Hydrodynamic numerical modelling of coastal/ocean processes (ideally using HPC resources)
* Flood impact analysis
For more information about our lab, research projects, and team members, please visit the CoRE Lab website: https://core-lab.weebly.com/
At the CoRE Lab, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive research environment. We strongly encourage applications from candidates currently underrepresented in STEM fields.
Please submit your application package including a cover letter, updated CV, and contacts of two references through the following Google form (Applications submitted via email will not be considered): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeMgl7XNmkEgxtf4tB3qExKLNRZ6IQXoABP7aEiO7MpdfkQsA/viewform. The anticipated start date is January 2025 (with some flexibility to start earlier). Review of applications will begin May 27th.
Please do not hesitate to contact Dr. Wahl at t.wahl@ucf.edu in case you have additional questions.
Kind regards,
Thomas Wahl
Thomas Wahl, Ph.D.<br>
Associate Professor<br>
Civil, Environmental, & Construction Engineering<br>
National Center for Integrated Coastal Research<br>
University of Central Florida<br>
12800 Pegasus Drive, Suite 211<br>
PO Box 162450<br>
Orlando, FL 32816-2450<br>
https://core-lab.weebly.com/<br>
'''Postdoctoral Scholar in Coastal Hazards in the Pacific Northwest'''
The Department of Earth and Space Sciences at the University of Washington seeks to fill multiple postdoctoral positions that will address coastal hazards in a subduction zone setting. The postdoctoral scholars will join the Cascadia Coastlines and Peoples Hazards Research Hub (Cascadia CoPes Hub), which is focused on increasing coastal resiliency among communities in the US Pacific Northwest. We are seeking postdoctoral scholars to participate in this convergent research project that will address both chronic (climate-change-induced) and acute (earthquake-induced) coastal hazards along the Cascadia margin. The successful candidates will join a cohort of several postdocs spread across partner institutions who will work collaboratively on a wide range of project components from seismic hazards, to coastal inundation, to community planning and engagement.
The postdoctoral candidates will work on a variety of projects including:
* Quantify the timing and locations of landslides within or adjacent to coastal communities and use landscape evolution models to explore long-term geomorphic response to earthquakes.
* Develop probabilistic and time-dependent estimates of the vertical land movement over the next century for the Cascadia coastline; assess relative elevations of land and sea given interseismic and coseismic events, adjusted for glacial and water loading effects.
* Develop unified earthquake-tsunami source models and coupled HPC simulations for a range of Cascadia earthquake scenarios.
Candidates will be expected to conduct research related to the project goals, design research products that can be utilized by others in the project team as well as end-users, and lead the production of peer-reviewed publications. Some postdocs will also be actively engaged in disseminating products and new knowledge to community partners and the public.
The postdoctoral scholar positions are a full-time 1.00 FTE, 12-month, fixed term appointment. Reappointment for an additional year is possible, contingent on satisfactory research progress. The positions will be housed in the department of Earth and Space Sciences (https://www.ess.washington.edu/) at the University of Washington, located in Seattle, Washington. The successful candidates are expected to start the position anytime between January-September 2022. Inquiries can be directed to any of the faculty who are involved in the project, including Dr. David Schmidt (dasc @uw.edu), Dr. Alison Duvall (aduvall @uw.edu), Dr. Erin Wirth (ewirth @uw.edu), Dr. Harold Tobin (htobin @uw.edu), or Dr. Juliet Crider (criderj @uw.edu).
University of Washington (UW) is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The UW is committed to building diversity among its faculty, librarian, staff, and student communities, and articulates that commitment in the UW Diversity Blueprint (http://www.washington.edu/diversity/diversity-blueprint/). All UW employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof thereof, or receive a UW-approved medical or religious exemption. This requirement will be a condition of any offer associated with this recruitment.
'''Qualifications:'''
* PhD (at the time of appointment) in geology, geophysics, engineering geology, or a related field.
* Expertise in one or more areas:
** Landslide mapping from digital products
** Landscape evolution modeling
** Strong ground motions and/or earthquake simulations
** Synthesis of geodetic data and crustal deformation modeling
** Statistics and probabilistic methods
* Relevant skills include:
** Analytic and/or computer programming skills, depending on the project.
** Strong technical writing, communication, and time management skills.
** The ability to work independently, while also collaborating with a large interdisciplinary research team, and a willingness to engage the community.
* Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
* Knowledge and experience working in coastal hazards projects.
* Experience and interest in community engagement and transdisciplinary science.
''Application Instructions''<br>
To submit an application, prepare a single PDF that includes the following information:
* Letter of interest describing how your qualifications and experiences have prepared you for this postdoctoral position (1 page).
* A research statement that highlights your research accomplishments and describes your career goals (2 pages or less).
* Curriculum Vitae with publications and other research products (no length restriction).
* Names and contact information for three references (1 page).
Application materials should be submitted to a Google form (https://forms.gle/HzhZRGCTh6EJhhoh6) or emailed to dasc@uw.edu, and will be evaluated beginning December 6th, 2021. New applications will be considered until the positions are filled.
Best Wishes,<br>
Alison<br><br>
Alison Duvall (she/her)<br>
Associate Professor, Dept. of Earth and Space Sciences<br>
University of Washington, Box 351310<br>
Seattle, WA 98195-1310<br>
aduvall@uw.edu<br>
'''Postdoctoral Scholar in Forest Landscape Modeling'''<br>
Duration: 2 years<br>
Start date: Oct 1, 2020 is preferred<br>
Location: Calgary, Canada is preferred but remote options could be considered<br>
Due date: August 12, 2020<br>
The Government of British Columbia (BC) and the University of Calgary (UC), Department of Biological Sciences are accepting applications for a postdoctoral scholar interested in the assessment and modelling of old-growth forests. The successful candidate will assess above- and below-ground carbon stocks and rates of carbon sequestration of Coastal BC old growth forests under different site conditions, management practices (including conservation), natural disturbance regimes, and wood product use. This project will directly inform the forest management policies and practices in BC and help address the Government’s climate change mitigation targets.
The candidate will be working with Dr. Caren Dymond, Senior Research Scientist, Government of BC, Adj. Prof. UC, Dr Ed Johnson, Faculty Professor UC, and Dr. Sari Saunders, Research Ecologist Government of BC.
'''Basic Qualifications:'''
* A Ph.D. degree in forestry, vegetation community ecology, geography, landscape ecology or a related field;
* Experience in using forest simulation models and assessing their output;
* Expertise with modeling approaches and tools for simulating forest landscape change; LANDIS-II or LANDIS Pro preferred;
* Publication track record;
* Strong track record of meeting deadlines;
* Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills in English
'''Application Procedure:''' Application materials must be submitted by emailing a complete application package to Caren.Dymond@gov.bc.ca. Include a cover letter explaining your interest in the project and clearly stating if you would move to Calgary, CV, 2 papers and 3 references.
We accept Word (.doc, .docx), Adobe (unsecured .pdf), Rich Text Format (.rtf), and HTML (.htm, .html) up to 5MB in size. Resumes from third party vendors will not be accepted; these resumes will be deleted, and the candidates associated with these submissions will not be considered for employment.
'''About Calgary:'''<br>
Calgary is a city of about 1.2 million people with 2 universities, a technical college, a symphony, an opera, extensive outdoor recreation opportunities, and a lively nightlife (well, when there isn’t a pandemic on). The Economist Intelligence Unit ranked Calgary the most livable city in North America in and 2019 and fifth in the world in 2019. Best known as the gateway to the Rockies, many people who live in Calgary spend their weekends in Banff or elsewhere in the vast mountain parks. The UC is one of Canada’s top research universities with approximately 25,000 undergraduate and 5,000 graduate students. Calgary’s COVID-19 infection rate is under control and we are in Phase 2 of re-opening as of July 15 2020.
'''Postdoctoral or PhD Position in Sulfur Hydrobiogeochemical Modeling <br>
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities: Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences'''
I am seeking a postdoctoral researcher or PhD student for a DOE-funded, collaborative project examining the interactions of hydrologic flux and coupled iron-sulfur-carbon cycling in riparian wetlands. The importance of sulfur has often been overlooked in land-based biogeochemical cycling; we are finding that in dynamic hyporheic zone settings (where surface water and groundwater mix), sulfur can undergo "cryptic" cycling that drives carbon and iron – important elements for global cycles as well as for local contaminant fate and transport.
I am looking for a post-doc or PhD student to work on computer modeling aspects of the project - specifically implementing and further developing a reactive transport model (specifically PFLOTRAN, a computer code that simulates both transport with flow and geochemical reactions). The model will incorporate hydrological, geochemical, and microbial data recently collected at a field site in South Carolina (DOE’s Wetland Hydrobiogeochemistry Scientific Focus Area at the Savannah River Site). I am seeking candidates with computer programming skills (e.g., Matlab, Python, R, or similar), and ideally previous experience with reactive transport modeling (or hydrological or geochemical modeling).
The post-doc or PhD student would work as part of a collaborative team covering the areas of geochemistry, geomicrobiology, and hydrology/hydrogeology, including others at University of Minnesota and DOE scientists.
I am seeking to fill this position as soon as possible, with possible start dates as early as immediately and as late as September 2023 (postdocs may start immediately, PhD students may start Spring 2023, Summer 2023, or Fall 2023). Graduate applications to our department for Fall 2023 are due December 15 (https://cse.umn.edu/esci/graduate-program-admissions) (note that we do not require the GRE).
If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact me: Crystal Ng, gcng@umn.edu with a CV and/or brief summary of your relevant background for this position.
Thank you,<br>
Crystal Ng
G.-H. Crystal Ng<br>
(pronouns: she/her)<br>
Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences<br>
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities<br>
116 Church St SE<br>
150 John T. Tate Hall<br>
Minneapolis, MN 55455<br>
gcng@umn.edu<br>
'''Postdoctoral positions in climate-hydrology-hydrodynamic systems modelling'''
The Climate Change and Sustainable Engineering and Design lab in the Department of Civil Engineering at McGill University invites applications for two postdoctoral positions in climate-hydrology-hydrodynamic systems modelling. These positions involve close collaboration with several members of the Trottier Institute for Sustainability in Engineering and Design (TISED) and other partner organizations, given the interdisciplinary nature of the research. The ideal candidate will have a PhD (obtained within the last three years) in one of the following areas: civil engineering, hydrologic engineering, hydrodynamic modelling, machine learning in hydrology/water resources, integrated climate-hydrology modelling or related fields and should have excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
Interested candidates can send their CV (latest by March 25th) to laxmi.sushama@mcgill.ca. The initial appointment will be for two years, with extension possible for another year.
Laxmi Sushama<br>
Professor and Trottier Chair in Sustainability in Engineering and Design<br>
Department of Civil Engineering<br>
McGill University, Montreal, Canada<br> +
'''Postdoctoral positions in climate-hydrology-hydrodynamic systems modelling'''<br>
The Climate Change and Sustainable Engineering and Design lab in the Department of Civil Engineering at McGill University invites applications for two postdoctoral positions in climate-hydrology-hydrodynamic systems modelling. These positions involve close collaboration with several members of the Trottier Institute for Sustainability in Engineering and Design (TISED) and other partner organizations, given the interdisciplinary nature of the research. The ideal candidate will have a PhD (obtained within the last three years) in one of the following areas: civil engineering, hydrologic engineering, hydraulic engineering, machine learning in hydrology/water resources, integrated climate-hydrology modelling or related fields.
Strong communication skills – demonstrated through publications and presentations, computer programming skills – experience with programming languages and platforms such as Python, R and Matlab, and experience with Linux, GPUs, cloud services/computing and high performance computing, and organization and project management skills are essential for these positions. Experience with models/software such as HEC-RAS, ANSYS-Fluent, FLOW-3D and climate and hydrologic models would be an asset.
Interested candidates can send their application package (i.e., letter of introduction/interest, academic transcripts, CV, and the names and contact details of at least two references) to laxmi.sushama@mcgill.ca. The position is for two years.
For further information, please contact:<br>
Laxmi Sushama<br>
Professor and Trottier Chair in Sustainability in Engineering and Design<br>
Department of Civil Engineering<br>
McGill University<br>
E-mail: laxmi.sushama@mcgill.ca<br> +
'''Postdoctoral research scientist in landslide and/or sediment hazards'''<br>
'''Employer:''' University of Michigan, Dept of Earth and Environmental Sciences
'''Location:''' Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
'''Required education:''' PhD in geological sciences, environmental sciences, hydrology, civil engineering, or similar field.
'''Position description:''' The Center for Land Surface Hazards Catalyst team (geoclash.org) invites applications for a postdoctoral research position. Appointment start date is flexible between January 1, 2023, and March 31, 2023, and the appointment is for 1 year. Preference will be given to candidates with a PhD in geological sciences, environmental sciences, hydrology, civil engineering, or similar field. A successful candidate will have an emerging record of scholarly excellence and will be expected to work independently on research objectives outlined in a recent NSF award.
Exciting developments in geomorphology and geohazards are being supported by a new initiative at NSF focused on Solid Earth Geohazards. This opportunity provides fresh ground for innovative science that can have immediate impact on communities at risk of a broad range of land-surface hazards. The postdoc will integrate into an exciting team of researchers from several academic institutions and government agencies funded for a Center Catalyst award through this program. The Catalyst award supports several research-community based activities in preparation for a Center proposal in March 2023. The future Center will focus on addressing fundamental science challenges to understanding the land-surface hazard cascade. Innovation will require transdisciplinary research to predict how landsliding, debris flows, sediment transport and river flooding hazards intersect and are amplified by consecutive triggering events such as earthquakes, wildfire, and extreme storms.
The postdoc will lead two major efforts of the Catalyst project: (1) a research gap analysis and preparation of a community white paper, and (2) a pilot event-based scenario exercise with project partners. The postdoc will engage in a research-based gap analysis and evaluation of data relevant to center research themes, which is foundational to the preparation of the Center strategic plan. Community input to the gap analysis and resource planning will come from workshops, conference sessions, town hall meetings and an online scientific community discussion document. The postdoc will also envision and lead coordination of a pilot scenario exercise with project partners. The scenario exercise will explore the physical processes associated with a particular hazard chain, such as the cascading effects of wildfire and storms that follow earthquakes. We will assess how past event data can be used for model calibration, and how the probabilistic inputs from single hazard models can be integrated to inform the hazard cascade. The goal of the exercise is to identify and prioritize critical data gaps, assess model scalability, and to design research protocols for response to future disasters that incorporate ethical engagement and community input.
Applicants should have familiarity with scientific literature on land surface hazards. Priority will be given to applicants with experience in any one, or a combination of, the following topics: expert knowledge of landsliding processes, sediment transport, wildfire, extreme precipitation, or earthquakes; modeling of surface processes with geomorphic transport laws; statistical analysis of geospatial data for hazard assessment; modeling slope stability or sediment transport; field-based data collection for extreme events; predictive models of geomorphic hazards; and application or development of remote sensing data and processing for hazard applications.
'''How to apply:''' Please contact Dr. Marin Clark (marinkc@umich.edu) with POSTDOC APPLICATION in the subject line. Include a cover letter, CV, and a 1-2 pg research statement summarizing research experience. Application review will begin immediately and will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
The University of Michigan is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially encourages applications from identity groups that broaden participation in the Earth and Environmental Sciences.
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third-party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
COVID-19 vaccinations, including one booster when eligible, are required for all University of Michigan students, faculty and staff across all campuses, including Michigan Medicine. This includes those working remotely and temporary workers. More information on this new policy is available on the U-M Health Response website or the UM-Dearborn and UM-Flint websites.
Marin K. Clark<br>
Professor and Chair <br>
Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences<br>
University of Michigan<br>
2534 North University Building<br>
1100 North University Avenue<br>
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1005<br>
marinkc@umich.edu<br>
http://www.earth.lsa.umich.edu/~marinkc<br>
'''Postdoctoral researcher position in Northern ecohydrology - High-resolution data analysis to link hydrological connectivity and isotope biogeochemistry'''
The University of Oulu is an international scientific community, with 15,000 students and approximately 3,000 employees. By combining multidisciplinary research and education, high-level infrastructure and wide cooperation with international research and educational institutes, companies and the public sector it has created a significant research and innovation hub of “Science with an Arctic Attitude”. More information https://www.oulu.fi/university/. The Water, Energy and Environmental Engineering Research Unit (www.oulu.fi/water) research cover a broad area of expertise including hydrology and environmental studies. Our research unit is a multinational group working in a modern, up-to-date research environment.
'''Work description'''<br>
The Water, Energy and Environmental Engineering Research Unit (WE3), University of Oulu, is opening a 2-year position for a Postdoctoral researcher for research on northern ecohydrology - linking catchment connectivity to high resolution measurements. We are looking for a talented and motivated Postdoctoral scientist dedicated to combining field research and multi-scale data analysis of the water cycle. The selected applicant will work on research tasks in a project funded by ArcI - Arctic Interactions and Global Change profile area of the University of Oulu. Work is led by assistant processor Hannu Marttila as part of his Northern Hydrology research group.
The research aims are to better understand variation in ecohydrological connectivity and biogeochemical processes in sub-arctic catchment. The work utilizes several on-going high-frequency measurements (fdom, water isotopes, eddy covariance, etc) and high resolution unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) based datasets. The successful applicant will use the novel data to link ecohydrology and biogeochemistry with emerging research methods, such as spatially distributed high-frequency numerical modeling and wavelet analysis. The work is closely linked to the Pallas supersite in Northern Finland where a group of 8-10 researchers including 2-3 PhD students and senior researcher work on ecohydrology. The work is done in close cooperation with Ecology and Genetics group at University of Oulu including UArctic’s Research Chair Professor Jeff Welker and his team of postdoctoral fellows and graduate students. The Finnish Meteorological Institute (FMI), Finnish Environment institute (SYKE) and several other national and international co-operation partners are involved.
Further information about the ArcI and Pallas site can be found from the webpages:
https://www.oulu.fi/water/node/63340
https://blogs.egu.eu/divisions/hs/2019/06/19/featured-catchment-series-pallas/
'''Requirements'''<br>
* PhD in hydrology, environmental engineering, soil science, ecology, geography or a related field of environmental sciences
* Broad understanding of hydrological processes and biogeochemical processes is advantageous
* Strong and demonstrated data analysis and numerical skills, and knowledge from programming languages such as R, Python, Matlab, etc.
* Strong English language skills both in oral and written communication
* Ability to work both independently and with different research groups and teams
* Good track-record of scientific publishing in top journals of the research field
'''Salary'''<br>
The salary is in accordance with the University salary system (for teaching and research personnel) level 5 of the demand level chart (postdoctoral researcher). In addition to the basic salary, supplementary salary will be given for personal achievement and performance, the sum rising to a maximum of 50 % of the basic salary level for the post. Typical salary for a starting postdoctoral fellow is 3300 €.
'''How to apply'''<br>
Applications, together with all relevant enclosures, should be submitted online to Saima system by March 31th, 2020.
https://rekry.saima.fi/certiahome/open_job_view.html?did=5600&jc=1&id=00008706&lang=en
The eligible applicants fitting best in the expected research profile may be invited to an on-site or remote interview. All applicants will be notified when the selection process is completed.
The following documents must be attached to the application:
# Cover letter (1-2 pages) describing the applicant’s experience and suitability for the position
# CV incl. list of publications; Follow the curriculum vitae model of the Finnish Advisory Board on Research Integrity (TENK), available from https://www.tenk.fi/en/template-researchers-curriculum-vitae.
# A copy of the applicant’s doctoral and master of science degree diplomas, or, if not available at the time of application, a statement from the applicant and their supervisor(s) regarding the expected completion date.
# Contact information of two senior/experienced researchers who may be asked to give a statement on the candidate.
The duration of the position is 2 years, beginning on 1st of June 2020 (or as soon as possible thereafter). A six-month trial period will be effective in the beginning of a contract.
Further details are available from Assistant professor Hannu Marttila (hannu.marttila@oulu.fi)
We are looking forward to your application!<br>
Hannu Marttila, Tenure, Ph.D. (Tech.), Docent<br>
Hydrologist, Northern hydrology -group leader<br>
Water, Energy and Environmental Engineering Research Unit<br>
P.O. Box 4300<br>
90014 University of Oulu, Finland<br>
'''Problem description''' Arguably the most valuable tool one can create from Big Data is a digital twin that supports policymakers in understanding and interacting with various systems, ranging from industrial products to natural systems. Distilling twins of large-scale systems that consist of many interacting subsystems is, however, a major challenge. For example, a digital twin of a river estuary needs to combine different interacting subsystems (e.g., atmosphere, soil, groundwater, waterways, barriers, and coastal waters) and its overall success depends on the ability to couple the subsystems with each other and data. Unfortunately, naively coupling the existing subsystems into a ‘monster twin’ is computationally infeasible. Probabilistic programming may offer a way to avoid this by reducing the coupled system to its essence.
'''Position description''' The postdoctoral researcher will investigate the use of probabilistic programming to couple digital twins and simulators. Probabilistic programming has witnessed significant success in modelling and inverting scientific simulators. Your project will investigate how those techniques can be applied to problems when multiple simulators (digital twins) are present.
'''Requirements''' We are looking for a candidate with one of the following profiles:
* Background in probabilistic artificial intelligence, and preferably probabilistic programming
* Background in one or multiple disciplines of geophysics in the broadest sense, e.g., hydrology, oceanography, and solid earth, with a strong and demonstrable experience with probabilistic methods and/or numerical modelling
We are looking for candidates that have a PhD in one of these areas or are going to obtain it soon.
'''Practicalities'''
* Appointment length: 1 year
* Start date: as soon as possible
* Salary: € 2.960,00 - € 4.670,00
* Application process: no fixed deadline, send an email to Sebastijan Dumancic (s.dumancic@tudelft.nl) with a CV and a short motivation
* Questions: direct them to Sebastijan Dumancic
See also: https://sebdumancic.github.io/team/
