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The School of Geosciences at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the School of Geosciences, beginning August 2026.
We broadly encourage applications from scientists aiming to engage undergraduate and graduate students in solving environmental challenges through advancement of knowledge in the areas of watershed science, groundwater, surface water, or water quality. Emphasis is for a scientist that will be able to leverage our state’s distinctive natural environment in their teaching and research. Our location provides an ideal laboratory for study of environmental challenges related to natural and anthropogenic activities, and welcome candidates that can leverage this towards rewarding field-based teaching and research opportunities for our students.
The successful hire for this position must be capable of building a strong, externally funded research program; teach courses in groundwater, water quality, watershed science, and related geoscience topics; develop and lead practical, hands-on learning and research opportunities for students; engage at the school, college, university, community, and professional levels; and be committed to working effectively in interdisciplinary teams, including our interdisciplinary Earth and Energy Sciences PhD Program.
'''Qualifications:'''<br>
The successful applicant must have a PhD (post-doctoral experience is preferred) in Geosciences, Environmental Science, Earth Science, Geology, Hydrogeology, Hydrology, or a closely related discipline, and demonstrated potential for excellence in research, teaching, and student mentorship.
UNIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY: The University of Louisiana at Lafayette (http://louisiana.edu) is a public R1 doctoral research university, and the largest of nine universities in the University of Louisiana System. The campus includes demonstration farms, recreational areas, research centers, all of which are part of a carefully cultivated environment that reflects the natural beauty and culture of Acadiana. UL Lafayette is the only university in the United States with a managed wetland on its campus. The campus has been designated a Tree Campus USA by the Arbor Day Foundation, and is home to over 300 live oak trees, including many over 100 years old. The South Campus Research Park houses the USGS Wetland and Aquatic Research Center (https://www.usgs.gov/centers/wetland-and-aquatic-research-center) and the Regional Application Center for collecting and distributing satellite and remote sensing imagery. Nearby, is the Ira Nelson Horticultural Center, a living laboratory with a diverse selection of plants that serves as a teaching and learning resource for faculty, students and the community, and the Cade Research Facility, which features a 600-acre farm laboratory and 30-acre research pond.
The School of Geosciences includes undergraduate programs in Environmental Science and Geology, and graduate programs in Environmental Resource Science and Geology. School of Geosciences faculty also mentor PhD students in the interdisciplinary Earth and Energy Sciences PhD Program (https://gradschool.louisiana.edu/earthenergy). Further information on the School of Geosciences is available at our website, http://geos.louisiana.edu/.
Lafayette, Louisiana, located in the heart of Acadiana, is a vibrant hub for cultural activity with a rich arts, music, food, and festival scene. It is the state’s fastest growing parish, and recently earned distinctions as a top millennial move-to destination, one of Fortune’s 50 best places to live for families, and the best place to live in Louisiana by U.S. News & World Report.
'''SALARY:''' Commensurate with experience.
'''ANTICIPATED START DATE:''' August 1, 2026<br>
'''APPLICATIONS:'''<br>
Required application materials include: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, statement of teaching interests, and contact information for 3 references. These materials should be uploaded as a single pdf file. Letters of reference will only be solicited after initial review of the applicant’s qualifications.
Applications submitted by January 9, 2026 will receive preferential consideration. The review process will continue until the position is filled. Questions regarding this position can be directed to Dr. Brian Schubert, Director of the School of Geosciences (schubert@louisiana.edu).
The University of Louisiana at Lafayette is dedicated to the goal of building a diverse faculty committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment. Women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. The University of Louisiana at Lafayette does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or disability in admission to, access to, treatment in, or employment in its programs and activities as required by Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Executive Order 11246, Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 402 of the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and the 1990 Americans With Disabilities Act. - See more at: http://personnel.louisiana.edu/employment-opportunities/policy-nondiscrimination
Heather Kirkpatrick, PhD<br>
Assistant Professor<br>
School of Geosciences<br>
University of Louisiana at Lafayette<br>
Université des Acadiens<br>
The School of Marine Science and Policy (SMSP) seeks to hire a marine scientist at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor focused on coastal/geological processes with research interests in tidal wetlands, beaches, estuaries, or marine coastal environments. Specific areas of interest may include ecogeomorphology, sediment transport, coastal hazards and coastal resiliency. Preferred candidates would apply field observations and/or laboratory analyses to examine coastal processes.
The successful candidate will be based in Lewes, DE and contribute to the undergraduate and graduate teaching mission of SMSP by teaching courses in their area of expertise as well as general oceanography and field-oriented courses. Candidates may be considered for appointment at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. The successful candidate will be expected to develop and maintain a robust independent and externally funded research program, support graduate students, and contribute to interdisciplinary research activities and service missions of SMSP. SMSP offers graduate programs in Oceanography, Physical Ocean Science & Engineering, Marine Biosciences, Marine Policy, and Environmental Economics as well as an undergraduate major in Marine Science. SMSP is situated both on the main campus in Newark and the coastal campus in Lewes, which together offer convenient access to a variety of coastal, estuarine and salt marsh environments in the Mid-Atlantic region. SMSP has active seagoing facilities from small boats to regional class vessels with immediate access to coastal and estuarine environments.
Full Description Here: https://careers.udel.edu/cw/en-us/job/499418/tenure-track-assistant-or-associate-professor-coastal-processes +
The School of Natural Resources and the Environment at The University of Arizona is seeking a qualified and highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate I for a full-time, year-to-year appointment, contingent upon funding and performance, under the direct supervision of Dr. Mary Nichols (USDA-ARS Southwest Watershed Research Center), the selected candidate will contribute to a new project to identify and assess the impacts of legacy (> 50 years old) soil and water conservation structures in western US rangelands funded by the USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service. The successful candidate will develop and implement automated detection and mapping of soil and water conservation structures such as earthen berms and stock tanks, work with a team of collaborators to discover and analyze hydrologic, geomorphic, and vegetation patterns affected by such human alterations, and support parallel processing of lidar data.
'''Duties & Responsibilities'''<br>
* Develop and implement algorithms to identify and map legacy soil and water conservation structures such as earthen berms and stock tanks in aerial lidar data and analyze and interpret resultant data.
* Produce multiple peer-reviewed scientific manuscripts, and research proposals as well as present at scientific conferences related to current research.
* Conduct literature reviews and comparisons.
* Contribute to a team effort to understand the landscape scale impacts of human altered rangelands.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
'''Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:'''<br>
* Quantitative understanding and knowledge of semiarid hydrology and watershed processes.
* Strong computational and quantitative skills, including the ability to program in R, Python.
* Ability to design and execute analyses of lidar data to quantify topography and drainage networks.
* Skill in working with large lidar datasets.
* Skill in working with geospatial databases.
* Strong communication and collaboration skills to work with project team.
* Ability to work in a collaborative environment.
See also: https://arizona.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/4/home/requisition/7558?c=arizona
The School of Natural Resources and the Environment at The University of Arizona is seeking a qualified and highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate I. This is a year-to-year appointment, renewable up to 2 years contingent upon funding and performance. Under the direct supervision of Dr. Mary Nichols (USDA-ARS Southwest Watershed Research Center), the selected candidate will contribute to a new project to identify and assess the impacts of legacy (> 50 years old) soil and water conservation structures in western US rangelands funded by the USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service.
The position is responsible for basic and applied research related to the hydrologic, geomorphic, and vegetation impacts of human-altered rangelands. The project involves 1) landscape scale topographic data analysis involving lidar data and aerial photographs 2) developing and applying statistical and mathematical analysis methods to large-scale topographic data for discovery of hydrologic, geomorphic, and vegetation patterns, and 3) analyses to interpret subsequent influences of hydrologic change on ecosystem services and constraints to land management.
Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!
Duties & Responsibilities:
* Conduct research in the following areas related to human altered rangelands: identify legacy soil and water conservation structures such as earthen berms and stock tanks in remotely sensed data including aerial lidar, quantify runoff and channel incision patterns, interpret lansdscape scale changes.
* Conduct literature reviews and comparisons, analyze data, and interpret results.
* Produce multiple peer-reviewed scientific manuscripts, and research proposals as well as present at scientific conferences related to current research.
* Contribute to a team effort that covers aspects of hydrology, geomorphology, applied mathematics, numerical modeling, and geospatial analysis.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
* Knowledge of semiarid hydrology, landscapes, and watershed processes.
* Strong computational and quantitative capabilities, including ability to program in R, Python, etc., Ability to design and execute analyses of topography, runoff, and drainage networks.
* Strong communication and collaboration skills to work with project personnel.
* Ability to work in a collaborative environment
Minimum Qualifications
* Must have a Ph.D. degree in the area of Semiarid Hydrology, Applied Math, Geospatial Analytics or in a related field upon hire.
* Experience in the fields of Geospatial Analysis, Computational Sciences, Geographic Information Science and Numerical Methods.
* Experience in analysis, research, and technical writing.
* Experience with Matlab, GRAS.
Preferred Qualifications
* Research experience with Geomorphon methods for topographic analysis.
* Experience with relational databases.
* Experience with high-performance computing.
The School of Natural Sciences at the University of California, Merced is seeking one new faculty member at the Assistant (tenure-track) level in Earth Surface Processes. Candidates in all areas of geomorphology, geophysics, fluvial or aeolian processes, ecohydrology, watershed modeling or related fields are encouraged to apply. We particularly welcome candidates that consider effects of accelerated rate of anthropogenic and climate change on landform evolution (both marine and terrestrial), and with research interests that use/focus on emerging cross-disciplinary approaches such as: the coevolution of landscapes, climate, tectonic systems, life, and Earth’s sedimentary record; land-water-soil change and impacts; earth surface processes occurring at urban-agricultural-wildland interfaces; and natural hazards over any spatial and temporal scales. The successful candidate must have a strong publication record and have demonstrated the potential to develop and support an independent, innovative research program and to engage in interdisciplinary collaboration with life, earth, and environmental scientists across the UC Merced community. We seek outstanding scholars who will establish and maintain creative research programs; participate in creating a multi-faculty specialization in geosciences, earth science, environmental sciences, or a related field at UC Merced; participate actively in the development of innovative interdisciplinary programs and research; and, teach effectively at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
The successful candidate will be affiliated with the Department of Life and Environmental Sciences, in the School of Natural Sciences at UC Merced.
'''Qualifications:''' The candidate will have earned a Ph.D. degree in geosciences, earth science, environmental sciences, or a related field at the time of the appointment.
Applications must be submitted via the website and must include: (1) a cover letter stating research areas of interest; (2) curriculum vitae; (3) research statement; (4) teaching statement; (5) a diversity, equity and inclusion statement*; and (6) names of three references. Please see below for additional instructions.
Applicants should include a list of three references, along with their positions and contact information, with their applications. Letters of reference are not required at this time. Once the search committee has determined the short list of candidates, the search committee chair will request letters of recommendation at that time.
'''Deadline:''' Review of applications will begin on January 1, 2020, with a final closing date of June 30, 2020.
'''Contact:''' For additional information, please contact Professor Asmeret Asefaw Berhe at aaberhe@ucmerced.edu.
The School of the Coastal Environment at Coastal Carolina University invites applications for a nine-month tenure track position in the Department of Marine Science beginning in August 2022. We are interested in applicants who apply an interdisciplinary approach to address emerging issues in coastal marine science and are especially interested in candidates whose teaching and research focus on pressures that are of immediate and socially relevant concern in the southeast Atlantic region. The candidate’s expertise should bridge multiple traditional disciplines (i.e., biological, chemical, geological, and physical oceanography) for an interdisciplinary focus to addressing coastal issues and challenges, and ideally would serve as a bridge to marine policy and management in coastal watersheds and ecosystems. We are also especially interested in candidates who incorporate new technologies and methods to quantitatively investigate scientific problems and can integrate them into rigorous formal and informal undergraduate and graduate student training. The candidate’s teaching and research must complement current teaching and research in the School, which encompasses the Department of Marine Science, the Burroughs and Chapin Center for Marine and Wetlands Studies, and the University’s nautical assets.
More information about Coastal Carolina University and application requirements can be found at https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/14608. Please contact me if you have any questions.
Bests,<br>
Zhixiong
Dr. Zhixiong Shen<br>
Associate Professor<br>
Department of Marine Science<br>
Coastal Carolina University<br>
PO Box 261954<br>
Conway, SC 29528<br>
zshen@coastal.edu<br> +
The Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) offers “One short-term Postdoctoral research position on the climate-water-energy nexus of the Greater Mekong Sub-region”.
The themes of the project include understanding the response of hydropower networks to past, present, and future hydro-climatic variability in the Greater Mekong Sub-region, and enhancing their resilience through the design of novel management solutions. In particular, the project aims to: i) create a quantitative link between sources of hydro-climatic variability and anomalies of power production in the region, ii) reduce risks of power shortfalls by improving the operation of hydropower reservoirs, iii) examine the vulnerability of electricity supply and transmission to long-term climatic changes.
The Postdoctoral researcher is expected to engage in the last project theme, which builds on the hydrological and power system models built in the first phases of the project. Additionally, the researcher is expected to assist in the supervision of PhD students and undergraduate research assistants. There are no teaching responsibilities for this position.
The candidate must be comfortable with both team and independent work, and possess a proven record of scientific excellence, personal initiative, and advanced proficiency in communicating scientific findings in peer-reviewed journals. Excellent command of English is essential.
The positions will be located within the Pillar of Engineering Systems Design at the Singapore University of Technology and Design. Successful applicants will be offered an 8- to 12-month position and will work under the supervision of Dr. Stefano Galelli and project collaborators.
Required qualifications:
* Ph.D. in Environmental, Electrical, Systems Engineering, Applied Mathematics (or a related discipline);
* Academic background in water-energy system analysis or optimization and control. Experience with power or energy system models is a plus;
* Excellent skills in programming (especially Python and Pyomo) and large-scale computing.
Start date is negotiable, but ideally would be in April or May 2020, or soon thereafter.
The Singh Environmental Systems Lab at Auburn University seeks two motivated MS students interested in understanding hydrological and/or biogeochemical processes at regional scales. The student will have the opportunity to work with large datasets, hydrological and water quality models, and advanced statistical approaches. The graduate student will interact with an interdisciplinary team of scientists, including a limnologist, nutrient biogeochemist, and hydrologist.
'''Preferred qualifications: '''<br>
BS in hydrology, biogeochemistry, environmental science, or related fields; Background in R, Python, or other programming languages is preferred.
'''Benefits: '''<br>
The successful candidate will receive a competitive stipend, tuition coverage, and health insurance.
'''How to apply:'''<br>
The application deadline for Spring 2025 is Oct 10, 2024, and the expected start date is January 2025. The position will remain open until filled.
Interested candidates should contact Dr. Nitin Singh with a CV and 1 page (max) cover letter discussing their topic of interest(s) and why they are interested in the position. Please send these materials in a single PDF document to nitin.singh@auburn.edu and include "Graduate Student Application" in the subject line.
'''About Auburn University and Auburn'''<br>
Auburn University is a comprehensive land, sea, and space grant R1 institution with very high research activity. It is located in Auburn, AL, a small university town with approximately 80,000 residents. Auburn is a few hours from the Appalachian Trail and Mobile Bay area and offers ample opportunities for recreation and outdoor activities. +
The Slessarev Lab is recruiting a Postdoctoral Associate (PA) for a two year position to study the global-scale geography of soil minerals and the role of soil mineralogy in facilitating soil organic carbon storage. The PA will be responsible for creating a harmonized global database of soil geochemical data and inferring soil mineralogical composition and chemical weathering indices from these data. The PA will apply a combination of statistical and process-based modeling approaches to partition the roles of environmental and geologic drivers in determining soil mineralogy and create global spatial predictions of major soil minerals. The PA will also explore regional associations between soil mineralogy and organic carbon stocks using observations derived from public data sources.
Candidates from backgrounds underrepresented in science are encouraged to apply. The PA will have the freedom to allocate 10% of their effort to outreach promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion or translating their research to support environmental justice. Yale University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Yale values diversity among its students, staff, and faculty and strongly welcomes applications from women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans and members of under-represented groups.
Core qualifications:
* A PhD in soil science, ecology, geology, or any field dealing with Earth’s “critical zone”
* Enthusiasm for studying soil formation as a natural process and its role in the carbon cycle
* Coding proficiency (e.g., R, Python)
* Excellent oral and written communication skills
Preferred skills:
* Experience with process-based biogeochemical, geomorphic, or geochemical modeling, statistical modeling, or machine learning.
* Experience with geospatial analysis.
Note: This position is heavily computational, but robust understanding of soil forming processes will be a priority when reviewing applications. Please feel free to apply even if you have only basic proficiency writing code provided that you are strongly motivated to learn computational skills on the job.
Application link: http://apply.interfolio.com/128453
To apply upload the following documents:
# A short (1 page or less) cover letter explaining
## What motivated you to apply for this position
## What relevant skills you bring
## What skills you hope to acquire.
# Your CV
# Contact information for three references,
#A writing sample (e.g., published or in prep manuscript or dissertation chapter)
Review of applications will begin 7/20/23 on a rolling basis and end when the position is filled
The Slessarev Lab is recruiting a Postdoctoral Associate (PA) to study the relationship between soil geochemical composition and soil organic carbon storage at continental to global scales. Apply here: http://apply.interfolio.com/148229.
This position will be supported by grant funding from the US DOE Earth and Environmental Systems Science Division in its first year. The position can potentially be extended for additional years with available Yale administered funding or external funding support. Compensation in year 1 is $68,000 with benefits detailed here: https://postdocs.yale.edu/applicants/yale-benefit-summary. This position is expected to start in Fall 2024.
The PA will work with collaborators to analyze a newly developed global soil geochemical database. Using this database, the PA will lead an investigation exploring relationships between soil weathering status and the geography of organic carbon storage. In addition, the PA will work with collaborators to partition the influence of climate and geologic variables on soil geochemical composition using statistical and process-based models. If the appointment is extended to multiple years, the PA will have opportunities to develop independent research related to these themes, potentially involving field and laboratory work in addition to computational approaches.
If you have questions about this opportunity contact eric.slessarev@yale.edu. To apply, please use the Interfolio link above.
Best regards,<br>
Eric Slessarev +
The Starkey Ecology Team of the USDA Forest Service Pacific Northwest (PNW) Research Station anticipates advertising a Research Hydrologist, GS-1315, grade 12 or higher. Grade level will depend on qualifications. This is a full-time permanent position under the federal Research Grade Evaluation Guide (RGEG) system of panel evaluation and promotion. The duty station will be the PNW Research Station’s Forestry and Range Sciences Laboratory in La Grande, Oregon.
As a member of the Starkey Ecology Team, the scientist’s primary role is to identify and characterize the impacts of land-use activities, stream and valley-floor restoration, and changes in vegetation composition resulting from fire and other disturbances on streamflow, sedimentation, and associated hillslope processes in forest and rangeland habitats. This is accomplished through designing and implementing new research studies and by analyzing and interpreting available long-term datasets. In addition, the scientist is involved in various interdisciplinary research projects or other joint projects with a variety of research collaborators and stakeholders. The primary geographic focus is the inter-mountain west, particularly Oregon and Washington east of the crest of the Cascade Mountains.
The scientist serves as a technical expert in stream, riparian, and watershed hydrology to examine the ecohydrological responses to novel management and restoration activities being conducted in riparian, forest, and rangeland ecosystems of the interior Pacific Northwest. Studies of major, landscape-scale valley-floor and upland restoration projects currently underway at the Starkey Experimental Forest and Range (SEFR) and throughout the intermountain west are a major focus. Focal areas for the scientist could include research on the hydrological consequences of stream and valley-floor restoration, especially the effects on stream temperature and both peak flows and summer low flows; the effects of alternative riparian management practices for livestock and native ungulates on stream and riparian processes; and the effects of fuels reductions (prescribed burning and mechanical treatments) as well as forest harvest on watershed hydrology, especially treatments occurring in riparian areas and their effects on stream and riparian processes. Work may involve determining the controls on stream water sources, flowpaths, and water quality; measuring, understanding, and modeling basic hydrologic processes such as groundwater flow and stream temperature; developing hydrologic models to scale stream, riparian, hillslope and watershed hydrologic and biogeochemical processes at varying spatial and temporal scales; assessing the impact of climate change and increasing hydroclimatic variability; and collaborating with scientists of other disciplines to integrate results in multi-disciplinary decision tools for management.
All research is conducted in a diverse, broad framework of partnerships among myriad entities having a vital interest in hydrology and associated land uses across the western U.S., including diverse collaborators within the Forest Service and a variety of federal and state agencies, tribal nations, universities, and NGO and other private partners. The ability to collaborate and coordinate effectively with diverse entities, including diverse public stakeholder groups through all phases of the research cycle, as a technical expert and technical coordinator, is paramount to the position’s success.
Applicants must meet minimum educational and/or experiential qualifications for the Research Hydrologist 1315 series with the Professional and Scientific Group Standard at the GS-12 level. Current United States citizenship and valid state driver’s license is required.
Please feel free to re-post or forward the attached outreach notice to everyone you think might have an interest!
Sincerely,<br>
Steve Wondzell<br>
'''Contact Information'''<br>
Forest Service Shield<br>
Steven M. Wondzell<br>
Research Riparian Ecologist<br>
Forest Service<br>
Pacific Northwest Research Station<br>
steven.wondzell@usda.gov<br>
http://www.fs.fed.us/pnw/lwm/aem/people/wondzell.html (Web page)<br>
http://scholar.google.com/citations?user=Z_yKCbYAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=ao (Google Scholar)<br>
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5182-5796<br>
3200 SW Jefferson Way<br>
Corvallis, OR 97331<br>
www.fs.fed.us<br>
The Strathclyde Centre for Doctoral Training (SCDT) in "'''Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based Ocean Forecasts for Marine Operations'''" is pleased to announce an available PhD studentship position at the '''Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, University of Strathclyde'''. The Centre will advance research in three key areas: AI, ocean forecasting, and marine operations, and will deliver reliable and robust data on ocean climate, marine renewable energies, and coastal hazards to various stakeholders and aims to establish a multi-disciplinary research environment conducting world-leading research. The successful applicant will have the unique opportunity to collaborate with multiple departments at the University of Strathclyde, including Civil & Environmental Engineering, Naval Architecture, Ocean & Marine Engineering, and Mathematics and Statistics. Additionally, they will work alongside external partners such as industry professionals and national and international research institutions.
The successful candidate for this studentship will contribute to the project: AI-Based Approaches for Ocean Forecast and Development of Ensemble Ocean Climate Data
It should be noted that the primary department where the successful applicant will be based is the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering. The successful candidate’s supervision will be led by Dr Bahareh Kamranzad in collaboration with Dr Laibing Jia, Dr Katherine Tant and Dr Chris White from the University of Strathclyde.
The faculty of Engineering at the University of Strathclyde is one of the largest in the UK and the largest engineering department in Scotland. In 2022, the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering became the only engineering department in the UK to hold a Gold Athena Swan Award.
The studentship is due to commence in October 2023.
Eligibility: We encourage applications from UK-based students for this position. However, we also welcome international students to apply, provided they are able to cover the difference between the home and international tuition fees on their own.
The successful candidate will be expected to:
* Conduct high-quality research in the areas of ocean modelling, wave prediction, and artificial intelligence
* Participate in relevant training activities and events provided by the CDT
* Disseminate research findings through publications and presentations
* Contribute to the wider research community through engagement and collaboration with other researchers
'''Qualifications:'''
* Applicants should hold (or expect to get) a minimum of an upper second class honours degree or an MSc with distinction in engineering, physical sciences, maths, or a related field.
* Prior knowledge or experience in ocean modelling, coastal processes and Artificial Intelligence (AI) would be advantageous but not essential.
* Some programming experience in analytical languages such as MATLAB, Python or R would be beneficial.
* A background in HPC-based computer modelling is desirable but not essential.
* Experience in research, preferably in the form of a research project or dissertation would be beneficial.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
More information is available here, including details of how to apply: https://www.findaphd.com/phds/projectdetails.aspx?PJID=157337
Applications deadline is '''23 May 2023''' and the shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview, which will take place in early June.
For inquiries about the studentship, please get in touch with me (bahareh.kamranzad@strath.ac.uk).
Kind regards,<br>
Dr Bahareh Kamranzad<br>
Chancellor's Fellow & Lecturer<br>
Deputy Director of Postgraduate Research <br>
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering<br>
University of Strathclyde<br>
503 James Weir Building<br>
75 Montrose Street<br>
Glasgow G1 1XJ, Scotland, United Kingdom<br>
Email: bahareh.kamranzad@strath.ac.uk<br>
Web: https://pureportal.strath.ac.uk/en/persons/bahareh-kamranzad
The Surface Processes Group at the Colorado School of Mines is recruiting motivated students with multidisciplinary interests in surface processes, geomorphology, and environmental geophysics. Our research group integrates field observations and experiments, high resolution terrain analysis, and data-driven analytical and geophysical techniques with quantitative theory development to investigate a broad range of subjects from landscape evolution to nonlocal sediment transport to post-wildfire hazards.
We are also dedicated to promoting a diverse and inclusive culture in both our research group and the broader STEM community. Students with non-traditional or underrepresented backgrounds and/or a passion for advancing equity and accessibility in STEM are therefore especially encouraged to apply.
Additional information can be found at surfaceprocesses.mines.edu/join-us/ and mines.edu/graduate-admissions/applying-for-graduate-studies. Interested students should contact Danica Roth at droth@mines.edu to discuss application details, project ideas and any questions before the December 15 priority application deadline. +
The Swenson College of Science and Engineering at University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) is looking for a post-doc in urban hydrology (see job post attached and descriptions below; due by January 8, 2024). Contact me if you're interested, or please distribute to those who you think might be interested!
Best,<br>
Kun<br>
'''Swenson College of Science & Engineering at the University of Minnesota Duluth
McKnight Postdoctoral Fellowships in Engineering and Computer Science'''
We have funding available to support multiple McKnight Teaching Postdoctoral Fellows within our engineering and computer science programs. This two-year fellowship also includes a research stipend for the Fellow to spend on supplies and travel. The McKnight Fellow will be expected to teach one course per semester and carry out research. The teaching assignment is open for any area of engineering or computer science. Importantly, upon identifying a Fellow and through discussions with them, the PI will provide a mentoring plan that describes the strategy for the Fellow to develop the research, teaching, and mentorship skills necessary for a successful career. Please contact the potential mentor directly to learn more, and see below about how to apply. For additional questions, reach out to Associate Dean Erin Sheets. Application review will begin January 8, 2024, and continue until the positions are filled.
Applications and Questions Related to the McKnight Postdoctoral Fellows Program
* Visit the University of Minnesota HR Job Search website at https://hr.umn.edu/Jobs/Find-Job and search for Job ID 352721. Application review will begin January 8, 2024, and continue until the positions are filled.
* Contact Dr. Erin Sheets with questions at edsheets@d.umn.edu or the potential faculty mentor directly.
Potential mentor<br>
Kun Zhang. The postdoctoral fellow's research will resolve around Integrating data-driven analytics and urban hydrologic & hydraulic models to elucidate hydrologic and biogeochemical mechanisms, make predictions, and optimize the design and spatial placement of stormwater infrastructure in urban watersheds. The research project will include building urban hydrologic models in Duluth, MN and/or Milwaukee, WI, comparing them with data-driven models (such as machine learning models), and utilizing them for decision making through optimization. My website is: https://sites.google.com/d.umn.edu/kkhydro/home.
Kun Zhang, Ph.D. (He/Him/His); Assistant Professor<br>
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA-DULUTH<br>
DEPT. OF CIVIL ENGINEERING<br>
258 Swenson Civil Engineering, 1405 University Dr, Duluth, MN 55812<br>
(218) 726-6430<br>
The Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research WSL is part of the ETH Domain. Approximately 600 people work on the sustainable use and protection of the environment and on the handling of natural hazards.
The WSL has initiated the Research Program “Extremes” (2021-2024) to foster inter- and transdisciplinary research to equip Swiss stakeholders with appropriate decision-making tools and coping strategies addressing future extremes. The objective of the Extremes project MaLeFiX (Machine Learning aided Forecasting of drought related eXtremes) is the combination of probabilistic sub-seasonal drought forecasts with impact models addressing forest fire, glacier water balance, bark beetle development and biodiversity. It is located at the Research Unit Mountain Hydrology and Mass Movements, which develops novel operational hydrological forecast systems.
'''We are looking for the duration of two years, starting on 1st September or 1st October 2022, a
PostDoc in Machine Learning and Drought Forecast Impacts modelling 80%-100% (m/f/d)'''
You are an early career scientist with an interest in multidisciplinary research and excellent knowledge in Machine Learning methods like LSTM. Applicants are expected to have a background in the use and application of weather and climate model output, with strong expertise and experience in programming (R, Python) and in the application of statistical and probabilistic forecasts. You will work on the interface of the various impact models with sub-seasonal forecasts and their derived (possibly novel) indicators of drought related risks with the help of ML. Experiences with the development of user-friendly Web based applications in consultation with end-users and stakeholders is a plus. You publish your outcomes in scientific journals.
You have a doctoral degree in natural sciences. You have experience in hydrometeorological and environmental modelling and derived drought indices and an in-depth knowledge of applied data sciences and processing of Big Data.
The ability to work independently, conceptually and precisely as well as flexibility and willingness to perform are among your strengths, as well as good communication skills and cooperation in an international and dynamic research team. You are fluent in English and have according to your career stage an above average publication record.
Please send your complete application to Beatrice Lamprecht, Human Resources WSL, by '''30. April 2022''' at the latest by uploading the requested documents via our website. Applications via email will not be considered. Dr Konrad Bogner, (konrad.bogner@wsl.ch) will be happy to answer any questions or offer further information. The WSL strives to increase the proportion of women in its employment, which is why qualified women are particularly called upon to apply for this position.
'''Some links:'''
* http://www.drought.ch
* https://twitter.com/Hydrology_WSL
Dr. Massimiliano Zappa, Hydrologist<br>
Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research WSL<br>
Mountain Hydrology and Mass Movements<br>
Zürcherstrasse 111<br>
CH-8903 Birmensdorf<br>
E-Mail: massimiliano.zappa@wsl.ch<br>
Internet: https://www.wsl.ch/en/about-wsl/organization/research-units/mountain-hydrology.html<br>
My Homepage https://www.wsl.ch/en/employees/zappa.html<br>
The Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research WSL, which is part of the ETH, is looking for a highly-motivated PhD student with excellent programming and data-analysis skills, to work on a debris-flow monitoring project in Switzerland. For more information, please see the following link: https://apply.refline.ch/273855/1139/pub/2/index.html +
The Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research WSL is part of the ETH Domain. It employs approximately 500 people working on the sustainable use and protection of the landscapes and habitats and a responsible approach to handling natural hazards.
The Research Unit Forest Soils and Biogeochemistry studies the impact of environmental changes on biogeochemical cycles. Within an SNF-project the Group Biogeochemistry is looking a
PhD student in Soil Hydrology (100%)
You will model the water fluxes in Swiss forests with physically based soil water models. The signature of stable water isotopes will be used to track the water movement within the soil and from the soil into the plant. You will regionalise the applied methods using remote sensing data to assess forest vulnerability to drought.
You have a master degree in hydrology, environmental science, soil science or in an equivalent field. Furthermore, you have experience in the application of hydrological models and geographic information systems. In your work, you employ a rigorous scientific approach and are highly motivated to analyze data with sophisticated statistical methods. Good communication and organization skills and a good command of English are fundamental. You are a creative person enjoying work in an international team.
Please send your complete application to Sabine Hirt, Human Resources WSL, by uploading the requested documents through our webpage. Applications via email will not be considered. Dr. Katrin Meusburger, phone +41 (0)44 739 24 90, will be happy to answer any questions or offer further information. The WSL strives to increase the proportion of women in its employment, which is why qualified women are particularly called upon to apply for this position. +
The TU Wien opens a PhD position in the field of bacterial overland transport and modelling. The successful candidates will be working in a research project funded by the Austrian Science Fund (FWF), and embedded within the Interuniversity Cooperation Center Water & Health (www.waterandhealth.at).
The PhD position will be awarded from 1.7.2023 for a period of 3.5 years. In addition, we offer positions for Master's students in the context of minor employment for a period of 6 months.
'''Project description:'''<br>
This four-year project aims to develop new bacterial overland transport - BOT models that will enable more reliable predictions of where (bacterial) pathogens come from, and how they move overland before reaching a water body. The project takes a holistic, quantitative approach to transfer BOT model parameters onto large scales. Small-scale precipitation experiments are conducted in the laboratory and larger-scale experiments are conducted using a rainfall simulation under real environmental conditions. The state-of-the-art combination of quantitative, microbiological, and molecular methods (e.g. qPCR, sequencing) will provide the scientific basis for more accurate predictions of BOT. The project is thus highly interdisciplinary, covering the areas of microbiology, molecular biology and hydrology.
More information at: ICC: New FWF project approved (waterandhealth.at): https://www.waterandhealth.at/index.php?id=55&L=1&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=154&cHash=f21187d60090d35ac0b4ed09111b88cf
'''Job description:'''<br>
The positions will include field work and/or model development, experiences in both fields are thus advantageous. Candidates should hold a Master (or similar) degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering or Physical Engineering, Hydrology, Physics, Biology, Geology, or related disciplines, with an excellent speaking and writing knowledge in English. The positions require a high degree of team working skills, engagement and motivation. A driving license B is further required.
'''Candidates should send a letter of application, a statement of research interests, a Curriculum Vitae, and copies of education certificates including transcripts of grades as a single .pdf file to: julia.derx@tuwien.ac.at. Application deadline is March 20, 2023.'''
Julia Derx<br>
Institute of Hydraulic Engineering and Water Resources Management<br>
Interuniversity Cooperation Centre Water & Health (www.waterandhealth.at)<br>
TU Wien<br>
The Technical University of Denmark (DTU) is seeking candidates for an Assistant or Associate Professorship in Water Systems Analysis. The deadline for applications is Nov 30th. Please use this link to apply:
https://efzu.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/2549/?utm_medium=jobshare
The position will be placed at the Department for Environmental and Resource Engineering. You will work closely with a group of colleagues that research catchment and urban hydrology, new monitoring methods, water management and water quality aspects. The department covers a broad range of Environmental Engineering problems and we have close collaborations with other departments. As outlined in the call, the research field will be defined in collaboration with the candidates. Major assessment criteria are excellence in research and teaching.
DTU is located in Lyngby, 10km north of Copenhagen. Copenhagen is one of the world's most livable cities, located by the sea, family-friendly and with a strong bike culture and rich cultural life. +
The Tectonics & Disaster, Risk, and Resilience groups at the University of Canterbury invite applications for a 2-year Postdoctoral Fellowship in earthquake and landslide hazards. The position is funded by the New Zealand Earthquake Commission Tū Tu Ake and is focused on driving research that (i) evaluates the interactions between climate change and solid earth geohazards; and (ii) reduces the impacts of multi-hazards on people, property, and infrastructure.
The scope of the work is deliberately broad and open, and we encourage candidates with backgrounds across the Earth Sciences to apply. Applicants with specialisation in any of tectonics, geomorphology, hydrology, engineering geology, geophysics, geodesy, and/or risk are strongly encouraged. Programming and GIS skills are essential, and experience working with statistical and/or physics-based models of crustal or surface processes is preferred. Candidates should have a PhD by the time of applying or expect to have their degree conferred by mid-2024.
Applications will be reviewed from June 1st. Further details and application portal are here: https://jobs.canterbury.ac.nz/jobdetails/ajid/Ulj79/Postdoctoral-Fellow-in-Earthquake-and-Landslide-Multi-hazards,19400
All the best,<br>
Tim Stahl +
