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The Geology Department at Western Washington University is hiring a Hydrogeologist. Potential specialties include groundwater-surface water interactions, so I suspect there are members of this community who could be a great fit. See advertisement, below.
Please share widely among your networks! <br>
Cheers, <br>
Allison<br>
The Geology Department at Western Washington University (WWU) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position specializing in Hydrogeology to begin September 16, 2026. We seek individuals who are enthusiastic about teaching and who will establish a productive research program that involves undergraduate and Master’s-level students. The ideal candidate will support our department’s ability to produce workforce-ready geoscientists. Broad areas of research interest may include, but are not limited to, groundwater-surface water interactions, environmental hydrogeology, and groundwater systems (e.g. geothermal, fault zone, coastal, mountain). Teaching responsibilities will include Hydrogeology and other courses in the field of Applied Geology (e.g. Engineering Geology, GIS in Geology, Surface Water Hydrology, Natural Hazards), ranging from the introductory to graduate level.
For details about the position, application information and instructions, go to the WWU Employment website: Careers - Faculty; Human Resources; Western Washington University (wwu.edu): https://hr.wwu.edu/careers-faculty?job=502644. The 9-month salary range will be $75,000-90,000 depending on experience.
Review of applications begins December 15, 2025, and continues until position is filled. Please contact the search committee chair, Allison Pfeiffer (pfeiffa@wwu.edu) or the Geology Dept chair, Bernie Housen (bernieh@wwu.edu) for questions about this position.
Allison Pfeiffer (she/her)<br>
Associate Professor<br>
Western Washington University<br>
Geology Department<br>
Office: ES 339, website: https://sites.google.com/site/wwugeomorph/home<br>
The Geology Department at the University of Cincinnati (UC) is seeking to fill a Postdoctoral Researcher position to work on a funded NSF Hydrologic Sciences project entitled “The influence of hierarchical and multiscale river morphology and sediment heterogeneity on hyporheic exchange processes”.
The project will utilize well-established Theis Environmental Monitoring and Modeling Site at UC, combining state-of-the-art field experiments with advanced numerical modeling capabilities. The scope of the advertised postdoctoral project includes the development of complex flow and multicomponent reactive transport models to address surface water-groundwater exchange problems as described in the abstract below.
The start date of September 1, 2021 is desirable. The position is for 3 full years.
The position requires a Ph.D. in hydrology, hydrogeology, earth science, environmental engineering, or another closely related discipline. A solid background in chemistry, physics, math, and programming (preferably in Fortran and Python) is required. Superior oral and written communication skills, demonstrated experience in research, and interests in scientific problems related to hydrogeology/hydrology are desirable. Experience working with OpenFoam (https://www.openfoam.com/) and PFLOTRAN (https://www.pflotran.org/) are also desirable.
There are a number of career development opportunities and outreach activities for the postdoctoral researcher hired for this project. These include participating in annual conferences (e.g., AGU, GSA), opportunities to mentor both undergraduate and graduate students, and opportunities to contribute to the broader impacts of the project, such as those with the Cincinnati Museum Center (CMC). The postdoctoral researcher will also attend the Sharing Science Workshop and Practicum as part of the collaboration with CMC. Through these resources and activities, the researcher will enhance their ability to effectively communicate scientific aspects of the project with the general public. Additionally, the postdoctoral researcher will receive teaching instruction through both formal and informal sources. Formal sources include, but are not limited to, classes and workshops offered by the UC Center for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning (CET&L) and the UC Preparing Future Faculty (PFF) programs. These resources cultivate exceptional teaching by promoting research-based best practices, providing programmatic and curricular guidance, and supporting equity, diversity, and inclusion. Informally, the researcher will be encouraged to participate in frequent seminars and lectures across the UC campus, such as those conducted by the Geology department and the College of Engineering. Unique opportunities for networking and development also will be provided by trips to nearby federal organizations (e.g., EPA).
UC is an equal opportunity employer. Members of underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, or protected veteran status.
'''Public abstract'''
Solutes, heat, and other dissolved constituents coalesce along rivers as river water and groundwater mix, often referred to as hyporheic exchange. Processes within the hyporheic zone have the potential to alleviate contaminant loads in rivers and improve water quality. These processes depend on the shape of the channel and the distribution of sediment types, however, and thus vary across space and time. This project will combine innovative field measurements with advanced computer models to provide insights into the influence of sediment heterogeneity and river channel morphology on solute flux and nutrient cycling. Results of this research will have practical applications in water resource management, and will guide strategies to optimize both surface water and groundwater quality. The project will use the Theis Environmental Monitoring and Modeling Site at the University of Cincinnati. Hands-on activities at the site will stimulate student interest, and prepare them for water-related STEM careers. A diverse group of K-12 students will receive hands-on experience through a water program developed in partnership with the Cincinnati Museum Center.
The project goal is to provide insights into how multiscale sediment heterogeneity and river channel morphology control hyporheic exchange processes, and to improve the capacity of numerical models to predict spatial patterns of hyporheic flux, solute residence times, and resulting biogeochemical transformations. The project will utilize innovative field observations to develop and validate multiscale numerical models. The project will address several primary goals: (1) quantify the controlling influence of multiscale fluvial forms and associated stratal architecture on hyporheic flux and solute residence times, and determine the relevance of scales; (2) determine how multiscale fluvial forms and stratal architecture influence biogeochemical reaction dynamics within the hyporheic zone; and (3) identify which heterogeneity and morphologic attributes are most essential for understanding and accurately predicting hyporheic exchange processes.
The Geology Program at UTC is looking for a hydrogeologist who’s teaching and research will take advantage of Chattanooga’s location, a region rich in caves and karst topography. We seek candidates whose research and teaching will address issues in hydrogeology, preferably with experience in karst systems, groundwater modeling, geomicrobiology, geochemistry, and/or related areas of interest.
You can view the full job description and apply at this link: https://tiny.utk.edu/u49cL
Thank you!<br>
Amy L. Brock-Hon Ph.D.<br>
Robert Lake Wilson Professor of Geology<br>
Associate Department Head<br>
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga<br>
Dept. of Biology, Geology and Environmental Science<br>
218-B Grote Hall, <br>
615 McCallie Ave., Mail code 2653 <br>
Chattanooga, TN 37403<br> +
The Geomorphologist position will be an integral member of the Southern Territories Habitat Project team within the Yakima/Klickitat Fisheries Project in the Department of Natural Resources. The geomorphologist identifies potential habitat restoration project sites, conducts assessments and gathers background site- and reach-level information, formulates and solicits proposals for design engineering support, hires and manages design consultants, secures permits and permissions, solicits bids and proposals, selects construction contractors, supervises construction and ensures permit compliance, manages grant deliverables, and develops interim and final reports.
Qualified applicant will be a mid-level fluvial geomorphologist with experience in fluvial dynamics and applied geomorphology. The position requires experience with stream and river hydraulics, sediment modeling and analysis, stream restoration, fish passage, road improvement, and floodplain and side channel restoration projects. Work will necessitate collaborating with a project team (ecologist, biologist, watershed planner, and hydrologist) and supporting consultants to assess physical riverine processes, identify restoration measures, facilitate infrastructure improvements, and design restoration projects. This position will be a lead project manager for identifying, assessing, permitting and implementing stream restoration projects.
See for more information the attachment. +
The Geoscience Department of the School of Mining and Geosciences is seeking outstanding researchers to fill up to 2 full-time research positions at post-doctoral (PhD holder) level. '''PhD holder must have at least two Q1 publications as a lead author.''' The fields of research are broadly defined across the range of geological sciences related to exploration and exploitation of petroleum, uranium, and energy minerals as well as to utilization of sedimentary basins for geoscience solutions related to renewable energy (geothermal, solar, wind) and/or carbon storage. The overall research theme is “Sedimentary Models for Energy Transition / SMET”. The main aim is to create innovative solutions which will contribute to the nation's goals to continue being globally competitive energy producer and through various decarbonization initiatives to become a global leader in climate change mitigation. Research topics include:
* Geothermal Energy Production, Solar and Wind Energy Storage, and Carbon Storage and Sequestration (CSS) Potential in Sedimentary Basins
* Organic Rich Strata: Origin and Characterization with Implications to Petroleum Exploration, Unconventional Resource Evaluation, and Carbon Storage Potential.
* Stratigraphy and Sedimentology of Uranium Bearing Formations in Chu-Sarysu Basin.
* Advanced Petroleum Reservoir Studies with Focus on Reducing the Production Cost and Carbon
* Footprint through improved modeling, optimized recovery strategies, and EOR.
* Outcrop Analogues for Subsurface Mapping, Modeling, and Field Development.
All projects are funded by public grants, industry partners, and/or industry consortiums and thus are subject to semi-annual and annual reviews.
We seek ambitious candidates who are able independently to plan and conduct research, acquire, analyze, and integrate scientific literature and a range of various data, and are motivated to develop novel concepts and solutions. In addition to academic background, relevant industry experience and ability to attract industry partners is an advantage. Willingness to travel and conduct field research are essential.
Selected candidates are expected to utilize a range of state-of-the-art tools available at NU, actively participate in research team meetings and activities, and to publish research results at the international level (i.e. Q1 journals). They will have opportunities to co-supervise BSc and MSc projects and get involved in teaching activities.
Salary is internationally competitive. The employment contracts are for 2-3 years, but subject to 3-6 month probation period and semi-annual and annual performance and budget reviews. Working language is English. Knowledge of Russian and/or Kazakh, familiarity with Kazakhstan sedimentary basins, and/or government geological data storages and sample repositories, and ArcGIS or Petrel is a strong advantage. However, the primary criteria in selecting the candidates will be scientific merit and the way in which they would contribute to the future development of the department and to the potential benefits to society.
The successful candidates will have a PhD degree in geosciences (preferably sedimentology) from an internationally recognized institution. An applicant is expected to send a motivation cover letter, CV, a list of publications (PhD holders only), and provide names of 3 professionals from relevant academic or industry fields from whom reference letters can be requested. All documents should be sent electronically directly to Dr. Milovan Fustic milovan.fustic@nu.edu.kz . The positions remain open until filled; evaluation of applications will begin on January 31, 2021. Only selected candidates will be contacted. We encourage applicants with current commitments (i.e. expected completion of PhD in 2021), who are interested in joining us later, to communicate with us.
The Geosciences Department at Boise State seeks a PhD candidate with interest and expertise in soil science, soil geomorphology and soil geochemistry to be part of a new CZO team. The overarching goal of this project is to increase our capacity to quantify and predict dryland carbon budgets across land-use and climatic gradients by examining the role of water and nutrient availability in regulating the movement of organic and inorganic carbon. Building on historical datasets and studies, and utilizing state-of-art methods and techniques, this thematic cluster will fill critical knowledge gaps, and develop conceptual models to better quantify the role of drylands in global carbon cycles. We will integrate CZ science and promote the CZ approach among scientists at The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP), New Mexico State University (NMSU), Boise State University (BSU), and University of Wyoming (UW), and collaborate with existing research sites of NSF CZO, LTER, LTAR, and USDA-ARS. This project is also highly relevant for advancing STEAM education at all levels to a representative population of the western U.S.
The specific goal of this project is to investigate the influence of irrigation on inorganic carbon storage in soils. Irrigation has a profound effect on the dryland CZ, especially by altering calcite dissolution/precipitation dynamics. To date, representation of the potential shift in land-atmosphere CO2 exchange associated with dryland agriculture has been poorly recognized and models forecasting the future state of the Earth System do not include such dynamics.
Applicants with a master’s degree with a thesis focus in soil science, geochemistry, geomorphology or hydrology are preferred; exceptional applicants coming straight from an undergraduate program with research experience will also be considered.
Boise State Geosciences has a vibrant community of undergraduate and graduate students pursuing a variety of educational goals in the geosciences including successful futures in industry, consulting, government and graduate school. Boise, Idaho’s capital, is consistently ranked at the top of the country or region in national surveys and major magazines as a place to live and recreate. https://www.boisestate.edu/
Please contact Jen Pierce (jenpierce@boisestate.edu) if you are interested in applying.
Funding for this project will be available starting September 1, 2020.
The Geosciences Rennes department (CNRS/University of Rennes) seeks applications for a postdoctoral fellow to work on improving the prediction of sediment dispersion and river morphodynamics following co-seismic landsliding or tailing dam failure. We are looking for a talented scientist with previous experience in developing or using numerical models of fluvial sediment transport, 2D/3D high resolution hydraulics or landscape evolution. The applicant should be proficient in at least one coding language (python, C++, matlab, …), and willing to spend a few weeks per year in New-Zealand.
The successful applicant will be based in Rennes, and work closely with PI’s Dimitri Lague, Philippe Davy and Jamie Howarth (Victoria Univ, NZ), and will contribute to other exciting projects currently in the team such as the ERC Feasible (Philippe Steer) and research projects using the topo-bathymetric Lidar platform.
'''The research will focus on:'''<br>
# advancing the EROS 2D morphodynamics model (Davy et al., 2017; Croissant et al., 2017..) to include a multi-grain size component.
# applying the model to evaluate the influence of the grain size distribution on the magnitude and duration of fluvial morphodynamics response to post earthquake increases in sediment supply.
# applying the model to predict the downstream dispersion and resident time of fine material in rivers and floodplains following catastrophic sediment release by landslides or dam.
The position is funded through the NZ GNS led project “Kaikoura earthquake-induced landscape dynamics” and the Brittany regional council.
'''Qualifications:'''<br>
The candidate should possess a PhD in Geosciences, Civil or Environmental Engineering, Physics, Hydrology, Physical Geography, or a related discipline by the date of their appointment and have research experience in fluvial geomorphology. Speaking French is not mandatory.
Preference will be given to applicants with significant experience in modeling, coding, communication and writing skills.
'''Applying:'''<br>
Review of applications started on the 8th november and will continue until the position is filled. The appointment will preferably begin on or before february 1, 2020 with a duration ranging from 28 to 31 months depending on previous experience.
Gross salary will range from 2617 to 3729 € according to experience
All applications should be submitted online at: https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Offres/CDD/UMR6118-DIMLAG-001/Default.aspx?lang=EN
For any questions, please contact Dimitri Lague: dimitri.lague@univ-rennes1.fr
The Global Hydrology Group (https://globalhydrology.nl/) at Utrecht University, The Netherlands is recruiting a 4-year PhD in global groundwater modelling
We are looking for an enthusiastic PhD candidate who is interested in state-of-the-art global hydrology and groundwater modelling.
More information can be found at: https://www.uu.nl/organisatie/werken-bij-de-universiteit-utrecht/vacatures/phd-on-the-physical-limits-to-global-groundwater-use-10-fte
Thanks for reading and spreading the word!
Niko Wanders
Dr. ir. Niko Wanders<br>
Assistant Professor Hydrological Extremes<br>
Department of Physical Geography, Faculty of Geosciences<br>
Utrecht University<br>
Twitter @niko_wanders<br>
Drought explained: https://youtu.be/6zh1N5BV1Pc<br>
E: n.wanders@uu.nl<br> +
The Global Hydrology Group (https://globalhydrology.nl/) at Utrecht University, The Netherlands is recruiting a 3-year PostDoc in water resource modelling.
We are looking for an enthusiastic candidate who is interested in state-of-the-art global hydrology and water resource modelling.
More information can be found at: https://www.uu.nl/organisatie/werken-bij-de-universiteit-utrecht/vacatures/postdoc-in-water-resource-modelling-for-a-future-with-sustainable-water-use-10-fte
Thanks for reading and spreading the word!<br>
Niko Wanders
Dr. ir. Niko Wanders; Assistant Professor Hydrological Extremes; Department of Physical Geography, Faculty of Geosciences; Utrecht University; Vening Meinesz Building A, Princetonlaan 8A, 3584CB Utrecht; Room 4.48; Twitter @niko_wanders; Drought explained: https://youtu.be/6zh1N5BV1Pc; E: n.wanders@uu.nl +
The Global Institute for Water Security (GIWS, https://water.usask.ca/index.php) at the University of Saskatchewan (https://www.usask.ca/) is offering Global Water Futures (GWF) PhD Excellence Scholarships to Canadian and international candidates enrolling in a PhD program for the first time at the University of Saskatchewan. These entrance scholarships are offered to students who have outstanding academic records, show research promise, have exceptional communication, interpersonal and leadership abilities. The proposed PhD research program should be in alignment with at least one of the GIWS themes and GWF research areas, under the supervision of a faculty member of the Global Institute for Water Security.
'''Award value:''' $45,000 per year (up to 3 years)
'''Eligibility:''' have an entrance GPA of at least 85% or equivalent; show evidence of previous research productivity as demonstrated by authorship of refereed journal publications and conference presentations/publications; have not been accepted or registered as a PhD student at the University of Saskatchewan at the time of application.
'''Application Deadline:''' October 16, 2020
For more information, visit: https://water.usask.ca/students/awards.php
More about the Global Water Futures program: https://globalwaterfutures.ca
Sincerely,
Stacey Dumanski, MSc
Outreach Coordinator, Global Water Futures
Global Institute for Water Security
University of Saskatchewan +
The Global Rivers Group at Texas A&M University is seeking a fully funded PhD student to start Fall 2022. The position is supported through an NSF CAREER Award (http://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=2145628). Tuition, student fees, and a stipend are all '''funded for 5 years''', contingent on good progress. The student will work on a project focused on improving representations of fluvial hydrography and hydrology across scales. This project involves summer fieldwork in mountainous regions in Colorado and Costa Rica. The student will receive training in geospatial analysis, remote sensing data processing, hydrologic modeling, and science communication. This position also includes community engagement and undergraduate student mentorship responsibilities.
Ideal candidates for this position are motivated, organized, possess excellent communication skills (written and oral), and are capable of leading physically demanding fieldwork in steep, mountainous areas. Strong logic/programming skills are also highly valued. The Global Rivers Group maintains a productive, diverse and inclusive working environment, and we strongly encourage individuals from under-represented groups to apply.
Review of applications will begin on '''February 1st, 2022'''.
The application involves the submission of a personal statement, 3 letters of reference, and unofficial undergraduate/graduate transcripts. The GRE exam is no longer required (or accepted) to apply. If you plan on submitting an application, please send an email to Dr. George Allen at geoallen@tamu.edu letting him know that you plan to apply. He would also be happy to answer any questions.
'''Relevant Links:'''
* Global Rivers Group website: http://www.globalriversgroup.com/
* Texas A&M Geography: http://geography.tamu.edu/
* Application info: https://geography.tamu.edu/graduate-student-resources/application-process/index.html (note: please disregard the stated application deadline of January 1st, it does not apply to this position)
George H. Allen<br>
Assistant Professor<br>
Texas A&M Geography<br>
https://geography.tamu.edu/people/profiles/faculty/allengeorge.html<br>
The Global Water Futures (GWF) program is the largest university-led climate and freshwater research program in the world. GWF currently has several new employment opportunities to advance mechanistic model simulations of hydrological processes across Canada and the world. Current opportunities include:
* 2 Research Scientists (Next Generation Land Modelling Capabilities and New Capabilities for Continental-domain Hydrological Prediction)
* 3 Postdoctoral Fellows in Planetary Water Prediction
* 3 Postdoctoral Fellows in multi-physics land modelling
* 3 PhD students in computational hydrology
For more information, please review the posting: https://gwf.usask.ca/documents/jobs/gwf_openpositions_nov2020_pwpi.pdf
Application reviews will begin January 31, 2021.
For more information on Global Water Futures, please visit globalwaterfutures.ca
Sincerely,
Stacey Dumanski <br>
Outreach Coordinator<br>
Global Water Futures<br>
University of Saskatchewan<br> +
The Global Water Futures program (https://gwf.usask.ca/index.php), the largest university-led climate and freshwater research program in the world, is recruiting for two postdoctoral positions in the hydrology-ecology interactions in the Arctic (2-year terms).
# Terrestrial Ecosystems Modelling in the Arctic (https://gwf.usask.ca/documents/jobs/hydrology-ecology-postdoc_modelling.pdf)
# Ecological-Hydrological Feedbacks in the Arctic (https://gwf.usask.ca/documents/jobs/hydrology-ecology-postdoc_understanding.pdf)
The successful candidates will work closely with Prof. Jennifer Baltzer (Wilfrid Laurier University) and Prof. Martyn Clark (University of Saskatchewan) as well as an interdisciplinary team of collaborators. The work location will be at Wilfrid Laurier University, with the possibility of initiating these positions remotely due to COVID-related considerations.
The positions will stay open until filled, with reviews beginning April 15, 2021. +
The Graduate School of Geography at Clark University invites applications for a tenure track, Assistant Professor of Earth System Science to join our internationally recognized program in Geography. The position begins August 2021. Human activity is pushing the planet into a fundamentally new state, increasingly dominated by anthropogenic drivers of and responses to cumulative and systemic environmental changes. We are interested in scholarship focused on the drivers and consequences of these major human modifications of earth systems and surfaces; and the interventions needed to mitigate, steer, or adapt to those modifications to safeguard the planet for future generations.
Clark University (https://www.clarku.edu/) integrates intensive, high-profile research in a liberal arts setting. The Graduate School of Geography (https://www.clarku.edu/departments/geography/) is one of the top ranked geography programs in the United States, with a strong focus on environmental science and sustainability. Collaborative opportunities exist with the George Perkins Marsh Institute, Clark Labs as well as Departments of Biology; Chemistry; International Development, Community and Environment; and other programs at Clark. Central Massachusetts is a gateway to New England and offers robust access to numerous universities, research institutes, potential research sites, and natural and cultural amenities.
'''Requirements:'''<br>
We invite applicants with expertise in one or more of the following thematic areas: climate science, global ecology, conservation and biodiversity, earth surface processes, biogeochemistry and soil resources, hydrology, cryospheric sciences, ocean sciences, or related fields. We particularly encourage applicants employing one or more of the following: earth observation remote sensing, environmental informatics, big data analytics and machine learning, computer modeling of Earth System processes, or integration of these approaches with field data or global change experiments. Excellence in research and publication, potential to secure extramural funding, and capacities for strong undergraduate and graduate teaching, advising, and mentoring are required. The successful candidate will provide strong synergies with current Clark faculty working in ESS, human-environment geography, and GIScience & remote sensing and will contribute to teaching, advising and mentoring in Clark's undergraduate and graduate programs in Geography and Environmental Science. A Ph.D. is required at time of appointment.
See also: https://clarku.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=124776
The Gray Lab (https://www.thegraylab.org/) at the University of California, Riverside is seeking '''2 PhD students''' to begin in Fall 2022.
'''Position (1): Wildfire and Headwater Processes.''' We are interested in the complex interactions between fire, soil, lithology, vegetation, and weather that result in dramatic post-fire hydro-geomorphic responses including floods, debris flows, and pollutant fluxes. We use hydro-meteorological monitoring, high-resolution repeat topographic surveys with drones and laser scanners, and remote sensing to monitor these systems. The data that we obtain is then used to better understand fundamental hydro-geomorphic and eco-hydrologic processes, and inform both hazard and hydrologic models. Strong candidates for this position will have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in hydrology, geology, civil engineering, or a related discipline. Previous experience with field monitoring, topographic surveying, and geospatial analysis is preferred, but not required. Please email inquiries about this position to Andy Gray (agray@ucr.edu) with '''“Fire Headwater Processes GSR”''' in the subject line, and include your '''CV''' and '''transcripts''' (unofficial fine).
'''Position (2): Microplastics Pollution.''' We use fundamentals from the fields of hydrologic sciences and earth surface processes to better understand the sources, transport, and fate of plastic pollution and assess the efficacy of management efforts. Our lab partners with state, national, and local authorities to address real-world questions about plastic pollution in streams. Our funding opportunities are diverse and the successful candidate will conduct a project that includes field and experimental work, as well as modeling. Strong candidates for this position will have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in hydrology, environmental science, environmental chemistry, or a related discipline. Previous experience with microplastics pollution research is preferred, but not required. Please email inquiries about this position to Andy Gray (agray@ucr.edu) with '''“Microplastics GSR”''' in the subject line, and include your '''CV''' and '''transcripts''' (unofficial fine).
More information on the Department of Environmental Sciences graduate program and the formal application process at UCR can be found here: https://envisci.ucr.edu/graduate/prospective-students/admissions-criteria. After contacting Andy, please submit your formal application for either of these PhD opportunities by the '''Dec. 1. 2021''' Priority Deadline.
Best Regards,
Andy
Andrew Gray<br>
Assistant Professor of Watershed Hydrology<br>
University of California, Riverside<br>
Department of Environmental Sciences<br>
email: agray@ucr.edu<br>
website: thegraylab.org<br>
The Hadjimichael Research Group (https://www.hadjimichaelgroup.info/) at Penn State University is announcing a Postdoctoral Scholar position in human-natural systems modeling. The successful candidate will primarily work on modeling and uncertainty characterization for agricultural and water resources systems. The position offers the opportunity to work on multiple case studies of human-natural system interactions, primarily in the domains of climate, water, and impacts on agriculture. The work will be part of large multi-disciplinary projects, with robust collaboration networks across the country and excellent networking opportunities.
'''Main Responsibilities:'''
* Develop and/or enhance hydrologic and agricultural models
* Develop uncertainty characterization workflows for single- or multi-model analyses
* Assess climate impacts on human systems
* Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals and present in professional meetings
* Support in project management and coordination with collaborators
* Support in the mentorship of junior scholars and research group management
'''Minimum Qualifications:'''
* PhD in Engineering, Climate Science, or a related discipline
* Prior experience with modeling, ideally of agricultural/hydrologic/water resources systems
* Demonstrated programming skills
* Demonstrated strong communication and writing skills
* Ability to multi-task and work in interdisciplinary environments
* Ideal candidates will also have some experience with large ensemble modeling and high-performance computing.
For more information and to apply: https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/PSU_Academic/job/Penn-State-University-Park/Postdoctoral-Scholar-in-Human-Natural-Systems-Modeling_REQ_0000060890-1 +
The Hanley Sustainability Institute at the University of Dayton coordinates a graduate fellowship program to encourage and support faculty scholarship in sustainability and to attract high-quality students with sustainability interests to the University. The institute currently has an opening for a funded Master’s student mentored by myself, Sarah McKnight, and Chia-Yu Wu. While the degree is in Interdisciplinary Studies, the project is geomorphology-focused (description below). This position can be filled by anyone with a broad Earth or Environmental Science background, but someone with interests in geomorphology and surface processes is preferred. Applicants should apply here by January 31st. Please feel free to contact me with any questions!
Project Title: '''Monitoring the Effects of Land Development on Stream Dynamics Across the Greater Dayton Area'''
Description:<br>
Humans have a massive impact on sediment moving through river and stream channels. Anthropogenic activities such as land use change and climate change alter the hydraulic and erosional characteristics of these channels, disturbing their natural balance of water and sediment. Over the next several years, forests and fields surrounding metropolitan Dayton will be converted to new houses by land developers. These changes may induce erosion and other geomorphic effects, negatively impacting both riverine ecosystems and local communities across southwestern Ohio.
The HSI Graduate Fellow will join a research team that aims to quantify the effects of land development on sediment in stream channels across the greater Dayton area. The research project integrates field data collection and computer modeling to monitor erosional changes in stream channels before, during, and after the onset of construction on nearby land. The HSI Fellow will receive mentorship and training to (1) Construct a record of 20th century land use change for each field site using historical imagery and GIS; (2) Conduct field surveys using GPS, environmental data loggers, and photogrammetry; and (3) Create, organize, and maintain a database to store the field data. The HSI fellow is also encouraged to expand the project, particularly in multidisciplinary directions that focus on river ecology and biodiversity. The project outcomes will be disseminated in peer-reviewed journals and national conferences.
Students planning to enroll in a graduate degree program in Interdisciplinary Graduate Studies are eligible to apply for this 12-month fellowship.
Christopher Sheehan, PhD<br>
Assistant Professor<br>
Department of Geology and Environmental Geosciences<br>
University of Dayton<br>
300 College Park<br>
Dayton, Ohio 45469-2364<br>
Email: csheehan1@udayton.edu<br>
The Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ) with its 1,100 employees has gained an excellent reputation as an international competence centre for environmental sciences. We are part of the largest scientific organisation in Germany, the Helmholtz association. Our mission: Our research seeks to find a balance between social development and the long-term protection of our natural resources.
The accurate simulation of the terrestrial water and energy cycle is a fundamental prerequisite is Earth System Modelling for providing high quality climate change impact assessments and weather predictions. One major challenge in global simulations is to provide locally relevant information. This can be achieved by using high-resolution information of geophysical attributes such as land cover and soil information, which in turn requires High-Performance Computing. This is the background of the Pilot Lab Exascale Earth System Modelling (PL-EESM) that explores specific concepts to enable exascale readiness of Earth System models. In this project, the state-of-the-art parameter estimation tool, Multiscale Parameter Regionalization (MPR), currently being implemented in the HTESSEL land-surface model, will be further developed and tested for scalability and readiness for exascale computing at the JUWELS High-Performance Computer (HPC). HTESSEL is the land-surface model developed and operationally used at the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (www.ecmwf.int). The goal of the project is to demonstrate that the MPR tool is key for deriving seamless multi-scale land surface parameters that enable global model simulations that are locally relevant. The multi-scale HTESSEL simulations will be verified against GRACE, LST and selected streamflow stations worldwide. Furthermore, machine learning algorithms will be employed to improve the estimation of the transfer functions used in MPR. Finally, we aim to publish highlights of this project in ISI-listed journals.
The Department of Computational Hydrosystems (CHS) therefore invites applications for a Scientist (m/f/x)
'''Subject:''' Towards exascale readiness of parameter estimation tools used in Land Surface Modelling
Start at the earliest possible date, working time 100 % (39 hours per week), limited 30.09.2021.
'''Your tasks:'''
* Further develop the MPR tool (Fortran) to reach HPC technical readiness level (i.e.,TRL 5)
* Implement the MPR tool at two spatial resolutions for HTESSEL
* Conduct parameter estimation at the global scale using streamflow data, GRACE and LST data sets
* Perform flux-matching tests
* Report results and participate in PT-ESSM meetings
'''Your profile:'''
* PhD in Informatics, Physics, or Mathematics
* Strong knowledge in programming (i.e. Fortran, HPC, CUDA, BASH, netCDF)
* Knowledge in high performance computing
* Good English language skills, Team player
* Experience in land-surface modelling (HTESSEL), in particular coupled atmosphere-land simulations, is a plus
'''We offer:'''
* Excellent technical facilities which are without parallel
* The freedom you need to bridge the difficult gap between basic research and close to being ready for application
* Work in inter-disciplinary, multinational teams and excellent links with national and international research networks
* A vibrant region with a high quality of life and a wide cultural offering for a balance between family and professional life
* Interesting career opportunities and an extensive range of training and further education courses
* - Remuneration up to theTVöD public-sector pay grade 13 including attractive public-sector social security benefits
The High Meadows Environmental Institute (HMEI; https://environment.princeton.edu) invites applications for a postdoctoral research associate(s) or a more senior research position to join my research group (www.gabrielevillarini.com). The research will involve performing multi-decadal, continental-scale hydrologic simulations and flood-inundation mapping under current and future conditions. The outputs of the hydrologic/hydraulic modeling will be intersected with socio-demographic data to examine flood impacts on different segments of the population, particularly on disadvantaged and marginalized communities.
The term of appointment is based on rank. Positions at the postdoctoral rank are for one year with the possibility of renewal pending satisfactory performance and continued funding; those hired at more senior ranks may have multi-year appointments.
Applicants must apply online at https://www.princeton.edu/acad-positions/position/33861 and submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a brief statement of research interest, and names and contact information for three references. All materials must be submitted online.
Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in a relevant science or engineering field is required. Candidates from subsets of fields including hydrology, scientific computing and applied mathematics are particularly encouraged to apply.
Experience in hydrologic/hydraulic modeling and processing/analyzing large data sets and model outputs is required. Candidates with experience in hydrologic/hydraulic model development are particularly encouraged to apply.
Expertise in computer programming in Python and high-performance computing is required. Knowledge of programming in C/C++ is desirable.
This position is subject to the University's background check policy. The work location for this position is in-person on campus at Princeton University.
Princeton University is an equal opportunity employer/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Gabriele Villarini (he, him, his)<br>
Professor<br>
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and High Meadows Environmental Institute<br>
gvillari@princeton.edu<br>
The Horizon Europe project COAST-SCAPES is calling for applications for a research position on coastal resilience at the Department of Geography, LMU Munich. I would appreciate it if you could circulate the job announcement among your colleagues and in your wide network.
Junior Researcher (doctoral student) on Coastal Resilience at LMU Munich (m/f/x)<br>
Working place: Department of Geography at LMU Munich, Germany<br>
Application deadline: Sunday, 07 September 2025 at Central Europe Time<br>
Application form: https://survey.ifkw.lmu.de/Coastalresilience/<br>
Full job announcement https://job-portal.lmu.de/jobposting/03fce315201a8afcd120573247e943dd00f8de700?ref=homepage
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.<br>
Emlyn Yang (Mr. Dr.)<br>
LMU Munich, Germany<br>
emlyn.yang@gmail.com +
