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The Terrestrial Hydrology and Ecosystems Intelligence Group at the Jackson School of Geosciences, the University of Texas at Austin is seeking '''2 PhD students (5 years of financial support assured) and postdocs''', starting Fall 2026. Our group focuses on the systematic integration of physical models, machine learning, and big Earth observations to understand the terrestrial water cycle and its interactions with climate and ecosystems. Specific topics include
# Continental and global hydrologic modeling by integrating physics and AI
# Water-ecosystems interactions across scales under the changing environment
# Microwave remote sensing of vegetation water and model-data integration
# Impacts of external disturbances and human activities on hydrologic processes
'''Prospective PhD students:''' Applicants should hold or are close to getting a bachelor’s or master’s degree in hydrology, geoscience, engineering, remote sensing, GIS, computer science or other related fields. Strong programming skills, experience in machine learning, hydrologic modeling, or big Earth data analysis are highly preferred. Applicants should also meet the university’s minimum requirement of graduate admissions (link: bit.ly/46kPLPr).
'''To apply:''' please email Dr. Dapeng Feng (dapeng.feng@jsg.utexas.edu and cc dpfeng@stanford.edu) with the subject line “(PhD Application)-(Name)-THEI Group” and include your CV, transcripts, a cover letter briefly explaining your background and interest, and contact information of 3 references. The review begins immediately. We encourage to apply early, and full consideration will be given to applications by November 15, 2025. While we sincerely thank all the applications, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews. Selected candidates will apply through UT Austin’s official system due in early December 2025.
'''Prospective postdocs:''' The Jackson School has multiple exciting postdoc fellowship opportunities (link: https://bit.ly/4n8Cord). If you are looking for a postdoc position and are interested in our group research topics, please email Dapeng (dapeng.feng@jsg.utexas.edu and cc dpfeng@stanford.edu) your cover letter, CV, and contact information of 3 references, with the subject line “(Postdoc Application)-(Name)-THEI Group”. The potential candidates will be contacted to further discuss the applications and proposal writing.
'''About PI and the group:''' Dapeng Feng (google scholar: http://bit.ly/4msfr1h) will join UT-Austin as an assistant professor in Jan 2026 after his postdoc at Stanford University. He is the major developer of the widely used differentiable hydrologic modeling framework to unify physical models and machine learning. His group aims to build a supportive and collaborative environment for members to succeed while exploring the frontiers of hydrologic sciences. Students will have many opportunities to expand their networks and collaborate with other groups at UT and other institutes such as Stanford, UCSD, Penn State, KAUST, IIASA, etc.
'''About the institute:''' UT-Austin is a world-renowned public university in the US, highly ranked both nationally and globally. Located in the vibrant Austin city, known as “Silicon Hills”, it offers exceptional opportunities for research, innovation and quality of life. The Jackson School at UT hosts the world’s largest academic geoscience communities and one of the most well regarded geoscience programs, providing enormous resources for cutting-edge geoscientific research.
Please help me share these opportunities to anyone who might be interested. Thank you very much!
Best regards,<br>
Dapeng Feng
The Texas A&M University College of Geosciences is pleased to announce the Postdoctoral Research Associate Fellowship. This college-wide postdoctoral program will accept two fellows annually. The goals of the fellowship are to advance interdisciplinary research, increase diversity within the geosciences, and develop future leaders. The postdoctoral position is awarded for two years with a generous support package including a stipend ($60,000/yr) for a 12-month appointment, research funds ($15,000/yr, including relocation support), plus health-care benefits.
For a complete overview of the program and application requirements you may review the job posting: https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/TAMU_External/job/College-Station-TAMU/Post-Doctoral-Research-Associate-Fellow_R-026053 . +
The Torres laboratory is looking for a postdoctoral research associate to (ideally) start in the Fall of 2020. The candidate will spearhead collaborative research leading to the publication of peer-reviewed journal articles, assist with the writing of funding proposals, and contribute to graduate student training.
Potential research topics include floodplain hydrochemistry and sedimentology, clay mineral cycling, and the application of Time-of-Flight SIMS to the study of organic matter-mineral interactions. These, or other topics of mutual interest, can be approached using field work, laboratory experiments, numerical modeling, and/or meta-analysis. It is expected that applicants have some of the requisite expertise to complete their postdoctoral research (e.g., proficiency in analytical geochemistry, remote sensing, or computer modeling), but may develop new skill sets as part of their tenure.
This position will initially be for one year, but is renewable for an additional year pending satisfactory performance. For additional details, please see the Torres group website (torres-lab.github.io) and/or send an email to Mark.Torres@rice.edu. To apply, please visit https://jobs.rice.edu/postings/23934
Dr. Mark Torres<br>
Assistant Professor<br>
Rice University DEEPS<br> +
The Tulane Sediment Dynamics and Stratigraphy (TSDS) Lab is looking for a new PhD student to join our group. The PhD position is associated with a funded project that includes support for a student on a research assistantship for the vast majority of their degree. The project centers on quantifying sediment dynamics and resulting stratigraphy of coupled deltaic-submarine fan systems. Specifically, we are interested in how and when signals of environmental change in source regions influence surface dynamics of the submarine fans. The project will be centered on physical experiments in Tulane University’s deepwater basin, but also include analysis of 3D seismic data and numerical modeling.
The project is supported by the GoMed (Gulf of Mexico – Mediterranean) Consortium, a U.S. – Israel Energy Center recently funded by the U.S. Department of Energy and Israel’s Ministry of Energy.
As a member of the GoMed team, the PhD student will interact with colleagues at a number of U.S. and Israel institutes. Project includes funding for travel to conferences and to interact with colleagues in-person in Israel.
More information about the TSDS lab can be found here: http://www.tulane.edu/~kmstraub/index.html
Please email Kyle Straub (kmstraub@tulane.edu) for more information.
Best,<br>
Kyle
Kyle M. Straub<br>
Associate Professor<br>
Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences<br>
Tulane University<br> +
The U.S. Department of Agriculture–Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS) is seeking to fill a one-year appointment with a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Sustainable Groundwater-Irrigated Agroecosystems by August 31, 2021. The opportunity is located at the National Sedimentation Laboratory in the historic town of Oxford located in the wooded hills of north Mississippi. Oxford has a small college-town atmosphere with excellent public schools, performing arts, fine restaurants, and bookstores. The urban attractions of Memphis, Tennessee, are 70 miles to the north.
The research will address the feasibility of artificial recharge of the Mississippi River Valley alluvial aquifer (MRVAA) in the Delta region of Mississippi through a pilot project combining riverbank filtration and aquifer storage to capture surface water for direct injection into the aquifer. Current and planned water conservation and irrigation best management practices are projected to not fully alleviate the long-term depletion of groundwater in the region. Managed aquifer recharge (MAR) has been identified as the most likely technology to reduce or potentially reverse groundwater depletion. Construction of the facility by USDA-ARS is complete and full operation began April 2021.
Under the guidance of a mentor, the participant will collaborate with USDA-ARS, U.S. Geological Survey, and the University of Mississippi research scientists and participate in all phases of field-based data collection, operation, and evaluation of the pilot project. This is an opportunity to get involved on the ground floor with development of cutting-edge, scientific technology and innovative MAR solutions to support an agriculture industry in the Delta that produces over $1.5 billion in agricultural commodities annually while also sustaining the region’s agroecosystems and natural resources.
The opportunity details can be found here:
https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/USDA-ARS-2021-0147
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue on a rolling basis, and the posting may close before the deadline of August 31, 2021.
The UCLA Department of Earth, Planetary, and Space Sciences (EPSS) invites applications for a tenure-track/tenured faculty position in Planetary Geochemistry at any rank. We encourage applicants from all sub-disciplines of planetary geochemistry to apply. Applications from individuals with expertise that complements existing strengths in geochemistry, cosmochemistry, meteoritics, and planetary science at UCLA will be especially welcome. We encourage those with experience in research, teaching, and community/collegial service that has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to excellence and equity, diversity, and inclusion to apply. Candidates are expected to hold a Ph.D. in planetary science, geochemistry, cosmochemistry, or a related field by the date of hire, July 1, 2022.
EPSS faculty conduct research in geology, geobiology, geochemistry, planetary science, geophysics, paleobiology, and space physics. Planetary scientists in EPSS study extrasolar planets as well as the Solar System. The Department has a strong tradition of integrative research that transcends traditional discipline boundaries. The ability of applicants to contribute to this multidisciplinary ethos will be a consideration in evaluation, in addition to their commitment to enhancing the diversity of EPSS faculty and students.
To apply, candidates must submit (a) a cover letter, (b) CV, (c) statement of research, (d) statement of teaching, (e) statement of contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion, (f) writing samples, and (g) the names of three to five individuals who are familiar with your work and can serve as references.
Applications will be accepted via the UC Recruit web site at https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF06909 beginning September 22, 2021 and reviews of submitted applications will commence on October 29, 2021 and continue until the position is filled.
Salary is commensurate with education and experience. The target start date is July 1, 2022.
UCLA has programs to assist in partner employment, childcare, schooling and other family concerns. For additional information, visit the UCLA Academic Personnel Office website or the UC Office of the President’s website.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy.
The UFZ is a partner in the World Water Quality Alliance led by UN Environment with the challenging task to compile a World Water Quality Assessment by 2023 on current and future freshwater quality. Part of the process is the development of an Analysis and Service platform within the BMBF funded project GlobeWQ. The UFZ Department of Computational Hydrosystems (CHS) is involved in the model-based assessment of present and future water quality parameters in case study areas (in Europe, America, Africa and Asia).
PhD position (m/f/x)
'''Subject:''' Towards improved model-based assessment of regional scale water quality status under current and future conditions
Project start / start of employment: 01.02.2020 .Working time 65% (25,35 hours per week), limited to 3 years
'''Your tasks:'''<br>
Excessive nitrate surpluses – arising from large usages of agrochemicals (inorganic fertilizers) – are one of the main problems in agricultural areas, leading to subsurface pollutions (soil and groundwater) and eventually deterioration of the surface/subsurface water quality. Assessing the present level of subsurface contamination and providing future projections require an understanding of legacy components (the past trajectories), hydrologic and biogeochemical turnover processes through both data and mechanistic modeling approaches. To this end, we seek to provide improved system understanding of nitrate turnover process to ultimately improve model-based assessment of water quality status within the GlobeWQ project. Main tasks for this position include:
* Collection, processing and harmonization of input datasets for nitrate modelling (e.g., fertilizer, livestock, crop yield, in-stream N-concentration)
* Establishment/Enhancement of a nitrate model coupled to the existing multiscale Hydrologic modelling system (mHM).
* Understanding/synthesising the past (legacies) and future fate of Nitrate across the different terrestrial compartments (soil/groundwater/surface water).
* Active initiation of peer-review papers and preparation of publications as well as reports for the project.
* Representation of the project and its research at national and international meetings/conferences (e.g. EGU, AGU).
'''Your profile:'''<br>
* Master degree in hydrological or water-related environmental sciences/engineering or Physics, Mathematics or Informatics
* Experience in hydrologic modelling activities with knowledge on subsurface biogeochemical (nitrate) processes
* Demonstrated programming skills (e.g., Fortran, Python, R)
* Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
* Competences in communication, teamwork and scientific synthesis
* Excellent written and spoken English skill
More info. (how to apply) at: https://recruitingapp-5128.de.umantis.com/Vacancies/1801/Description/2
The USDA Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Research Station (PSW) is seeking a candidate for a Research Hydrologist within the Water, Air, and Soil Team of the Ecosystem Function and Health (EFH) Program. The scientist will provide expertise to identify and characterize the impacts of land management practices and vegetation composition on hydrological processes in forest and shrubland habitats. The primary geographic focus of the scientist’s research program will be the Southern Sierra Nevada and Southern California landscapes.
This is a permanent, full-time position. The position will be located at the Pacific Southwest Research Station in Davis or Riverside California. The position requires a PhD degree in hydrology, forest hydrology, biogeochemistry, or related field, with postdoctoral experience preferred. The purpose of this Outreach Notice is to inform prospective applicants of this upcoming opportunity. To express interest in this position, please complete the attached voluntary Outreach Interest Notice and return to Megan Manoguerra (megan.v.manoguerra@usda.gov) by close of business on July 10, 2019. For questions about the position please contact Dr. Chrissy Howell, 510-883-8839 or chrissy.a.howell@usda.gov
Please see attached document for more information. +
The USDA, ARS, Sustainable Agricultural Water Systems (SAWS) Unit in Davis, CA seeks to hire a Watershed Modeler. This individual will be a member of an interdisciplinary team of scientists charged with maintaining and enhancing agricultural productivity in the face of diminished water availability. Special focus areas of this unit include managed aquifer recharge, assessing and mitigating the effects of climate change on agriculture, and remote sensing of evapotranspiration of vine and tree orchard crops. This hire’s research will be directed towards applying, modifying, and/or developing computationally efficient numerical watershed models to predict water quantity and quality, and to calibrate and validate empirical management models. These activities are expected to produce modeling tools and simulation output to sustainably manage surface and groundwater supplies for irrigated agriculture in the Central Valley, CA.
The formal job announcement for this position is expected to be posted on https://www.usajobs.gov/ from September 22, 2021 to October 22, 2021 and is only open to US citizens. Interested candidates may email Scott.Bradford@usda.gov for additional information.
Best regards,<br>
Lydia +
The USGS Earthquake Science Center and Geologic Hazards Science Center invite applications to the Mendenhall Research Fellowship Program on a variety of research topics. Why is it great to work for USGS? We serve the Nation by providing reliable scientific information while valuing differences, encouraging each other, and collaborating to make new discoveries. Fellowships provide 2 years of salary and benefits, as well as funding to support the proposed research project. Interested candidates can view position descriptions at the sites below. Positions are based out of one or more of our offices in California, Colorado, New Mexico, and Washington. Candidates are encouraged to discuss their proposal and/or the application process with the USGS scientists listed on each opportunity. The deadline to apply is 4 January 2021.
Full list of research opportunities: https://www.usgs.gov/centers/mendenhall/research-opportunities
* 19-1. Broadband earthquake rupture physics
* 19-2. Earthquake rupture and the brittle-ductile transition
* 19-3. Application of machine learning to forecasting ground motion characteristics and their evolution
* 19-4. Geotechnical investigations of submarine and subaerial slope stability in the Cascadia Subduction Zone: A Subduction Zone Science Team Project
* 19-5. Next generation aftershock and earthquake forecasting methods and products
* 19-6. Understanding the physics of shallow fault slip and the hazard it poses
* 19-19. Frontline and under-served communities: Multi-hazard research, engagement, and products to inform risk reduction
* 19-20. Forging next generation earthquake forecast models
* 19-21. Scientific and operational cloud computing
* 19-22. Testing the 2018 National Seismic Hazard Model
* 19-23. Improving the U.S. Geological Survey response to local and regional earthquakes
* 19-24. Rapid, robust characterization of earthquake uncertainties for advanced monitoring and research applications
* 19-25. Applications of full-waveform inversion for high-resolution seismic velocity models and site response in support of earthquake ground motion investigations
* 19-26. Developing socially equitable USGS earthquake risk strategies and solutions
* 19-27. Leveraging machine learning for next-generation global earthquake monitoring
* 19-28. Towards a National landslide susceptibility map of the United States
The USGS Landslide Hazards Program invites applications for two Mendenhall post-doctoral research fellowships on post-fire debris-flow hazards. One fellowship will focus on modeling post-fire debris-flow inundation and the other will focus on post-fire watershed recovery.
Debris-flow inundation:
https://www.usgs.gov/centers/mendenhall/s44-modeling-post-wildfire-debris-flow-inundation
Watershed recovery:
https://www.usgs.gov/centers/mendenhall/s43-post-wildfire-watershed-recovery-and-persistence-debris-flow-hazard
The fellowships are located in Golden, Colorado. Applications are due November 1, 2019.
If interested, please contact us to talk about developing a proposal.
Sincerely,<br>
Jason Kean (jwkean@usgs.gov), <br>
Dennis Staley (dstaley@usgs.gov), <br>
Francis Rengers (frengers@usgs.gov) +
The USGS Landslide Hazards Program is pleased to announce job openings for three research positions based in Golden, Colorado:
* Research Hydrologist https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/609101900
* Research Civil Engineer (Runout modeling) https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/609101300
* Research Civil Engineer (Remote sensing) https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/609101700
Please contact Jason Kean (jwkean@usgs.gov) for additional information. +
The USGS Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center in Santa Cruz, California is recruiting a term (non-permanent, renewable up to four years) GS-13 Oceanographer. This is a PhD-level position that will contribute to studies of coastal change through advancements in artificial intelligence. The specific duties will include:
* Serve as a technical expert and authoritative source of consultation in the development and application of artificial intelligence techniques, including deep learning, to scientific studies of coastal zone with a focus on patterns and causes of geomorphologic change.
* Develop novel techniques for the analysis of remotely sensed imagery and associated products of coastal zones before and after the effects of large storms to characterize the patterns and causes of coastal change.
* Lead the development, assessment and implementation of autonomous analysis techniques of geologic substrates, including seafloor and river bottom type and sediment grain size, using both acoustic and optical data sources.
* Disseminate results through the authoring and data releases and peer-reviewed publications. +
The USGS conducts debris-flow hazard assessments for recent burn areas across the western U.S. The hazard assessments consist of maps identifying the likelihood and potential volume of debris flows throughout the burn area and estimates of the rainfall thresholds required to trigger the flows. The maps are used by federal, state, and local agencies to evaluate risk and develop emergency response and evacuation plans. The rainfall thresholds are used by the National Weather Service to issue watches and warnings for the burn area. Demand for this product has steadily increased since 2014 when the program became operational. Requests for USGS assistance are expected to continue to grow as wildfires increase in size and severity, development continues in vulnerable areas, and precipitation intensifies from warming temperatures.
The code anchoring the operational program was developed by research scientists with expertise in geologic hazards but limited training in scientific computing. Despite its success, the code needs to be modernized to (1) meet the growing demand for the product, (2) improve efficiency in handling computationally intensive mega fires (> 100,000 acres), (3) adhere to fundamental science practices for documentation and availability, and (4) add new products to address stakeholder needs. Potential new products include maps of debris-flow inundation, scenario-based pre-fire hazard assessments for advance planning, and annual updates to assessments that reflect the change in hazard during 2-10 years of post-fire recovery.
We seek a Mendenhall fellow to use advances in scientific computing to help the USGS and its partners better identify debris-flow risks after wildfires. The project involves a redesign of the current operational system for rapid delivery and display of debris-flow hazard assessments using best practices in scientific computing as well as research to advance the science underlying debris-flow hazard assessment (probability, size, inundation, pre-fire hazard, or evolving hazard during post-fire recovery). The proposed study will expand current capabilities and enhance models for assessment of potential debris-flow impacts after wildfire. It involves research to integrate computer science, geology, geomorphology, and social science to produce products serving a range of stakeholders. Stakeholders include large agencies who want high-resolution geo-spatial data for risk assessment and planning, and the public who need an easy-to-understand depiction of the hazard. Emerging platforms for cloud computing and display of geo-spatial information may be considered.
The postdoctoral fellow will be mentored by both research and development teams at the USGS Geologic Hazards Science Center. The fellow will be embedded with the HazDev team who have created some of the most visible products in the Survey. They will provide direction on available computing resources and web infrastructure, as well as exposure to other cutting-edge projects under development. Landslide researchers at GHSC will provide the fellow with education and guidance on the physical science behind landslide hazard assessment. Additionally, the project will involve high levels of engagement with stakeholders and end users, including the National Weather Service, U.S. Forest Service, CAL FIRE, and state geological surveys.
Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to contact the Research Advisors early in the application process to discuss project ideas.
References
https://landslides.usgs.gov/hazards/postfire_debrisflow/
Contacts
Jason Kean
Research Hydrologist
Northwest Region
Email: jwkean@usgs.gov
Phone: 303-273-8608
Rex Baum
Supervisory Research Geologist
Geologic Hazards Science Center
Email: baum@usgs.gov
Phone: 303-273-8610
Lynda Lastowka
Supervisory Geophysicist
Geologic Hazards Science Center
Email: llastowka@usgs.gov
Phone: 303-273-8422
The USGS in Columbia MO is hiring a hydrologist for a position in an interdisciplinary research group. The position would be a good fit for a recent MS grad. Please forward to anyone you think might be interested.
Thank you,<br>
Carrie Elliott
'''A great opportunity in interdisciplinary river research'''
The US Geological Survey, Columbia Environmental Research Center (CERC), is recruiting a term, GS7, GS-9 hydrologist to work with an interdisciplinary team of researchers on biophysical interactions in rivers. The position is in the River Studies Branch (https://www.usgs.gov/centers/columbia-environmental-research-center/science/river-studies), an interdisciplinary team engaged in research to inform river management and restoration decisions. CERC is in Columbia, MO, a vibrant city of about 120,000 residents. Columbia is home to the University of Missouri and has a vibrant local arts scene and opportunities for outdoor recreation.
This position will emphasize field- and laboratory-based studies studies evaluating habitat requirements of native mussels, biomechanics of larval fish transport, and environmental eDNA transport in rivers. Field areas include streams of the Ozark Plateaus and large rivers of the Midwest (Missouri, Mississippi, Platte, Yellowstone). Laboratory-based studies will take place in a new racetrack style flume designed to provide quantifiable hydraulic conditions in a lotic environment (https://www.usgs.gov/centers/columbia-environmental-research-center/science/cerc-eco-flume). Flume experiments will focus on transport phenomena in rivers and biophysical interactions between organisms (mussels, fish) and their hydraulic habitat. Individuals with skills in computational modeling, python, GIS, hydroacoustics, and applied aquatic ecology are encouraged to apply.
The job application window will be open January 3 through January 18 and is available here:
USAJOBS - Job Announcement (https://www.usajobs.gov/job/768530800)
Applicants are highly encouraged to use USAJOBS Resume Builder to ensure all required information is included in your Resume. Application questions should be directed to USAJOBS. Position questions can be directed to Carrie Elliott (celliott@usgs.gov) or Brandon Sansom (bsansom@usgs.gov).
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Carrie Elliott (she/her)<br>
Geologist<br>
United States Geological Survey CERC<br>
4200 New Haven Rd<br>
Columbia, MO 65201<br>
email: celliott@usgs.gov<br>
The USGS is advertising 42 new Mendenhall postdoctoral fellowships (https://www.usgs.gov/centers/mendenhall/research-opportunities), representing a wide range of Research Opportunities. These positions will remain open through January 4, 2021. The USGS intends to begin extending offers in March and successful candidates should start within a year of the initial offer, ideally sooner.
In particular, I'd like to call your attention to the following Research Opportunity: Towards a National landslide Susceptibility Map of the United States (https://www.usgs.gov/centers/mendenhall/19-28-towards-a-national-landslide-susceptibility-map-united-states). We have a great team of research advisors, the duty station is the Geologic Hazards Science Center in Golden, Colorado, and starting salary here is $84,118.
If you are interested, please review the qualifications (https://www.usgs.gov/centers/mendenhall/qualifications) to make sure you are eligible and then contact me or any of the other research advisors to discuss your ideas and the proposal process. +
The USGS landslide hazards group in Golden, Colorado is currently seeking applicants to fill several positions and we would greatly appreciate you sharing this opportunity with any qualified, interested people. The positions are posted here:
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/545139700
Applications will be accepted September 11-24. These are one-year term positions renewable for up to four years. Although the position advertisement emphasizes post-wildfire debris-flow studies, the positions are much broader in scope. We are seeking help with studies of post-wildfire debris flows, but also landslides, rockfall, and debris flow in areas ranging from the tropics (emphasis in Puerto Rico) to the arctic (emphasis in Alaska) and many places in between. Expertise with GIS will be highly valued.
Thank you for your consideration, please feel free to contact us for more information.
Sincerely,<br>
Jason Kean (jwkean@usgs.gov), <br>
Dennis Staley (dstaley@usgs.gov), <br>
Francis Rengers (frengers@usgs.gov)<br> +
The USGS water data science group in Middleton, Wisconsin is seeking applicants to the following permanent position for a Mathematical Statistician with expertise in machine learning. Background in water sciences is appreciated but not required. Please share this opportunity with any colleagues who might be interested.
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/547203300
Applications will be accepted October 1-14, 2019.
As a Mathematical Statistician within the Integrated Information Dissemination Division of the Data Science Branch, some of your specific duties will include:
* Researches existing machine learning techniques, and applies appropriate methods towards prediction.
* Applies deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow) to a variety of problems, including time-series modeling and outlier detection.
* Engages colleagues on hybrid modeling techniques, including efforts to combine theory and empirical (e.g., machine learning) models.
* Employs analytical, mathematical, and statistical theories and practices to design appropriate machine learning modeling approaches.
* Builds training, validation, and testing datasets in a robust and reproducible way to train models and evaluate model performance.
* Delivers model results in appropriate formats (e.g., reports, visuals, presentations, and structured output data).
* Conducts research as needed to support modeling studies and prepare written products to convey research-based knowledge and information to a variety of audiences.
* Writes code to automate model prep, execution, evaluation, and presentation of results.
Contact Jordan Read (jread@usgs.gov) or Alison Appling (aappling@usgs.gov) with any questions. +
The UVA Department of Environmental Sciences seeks to recruit and support a postdoctoral fellow from any field within the environmental sciences through the Rising Scholars Postdoctoral Fellowship Program, sponsored by the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences and the Mellon Foundation. We also encourage applicants whose scientific research informs environmental justice. This opportunity is part of the College of Arts and Sciences’ mission to support career development for scholars from underrepresented groups. We seek a scholar who will thrive in our interdisciplinary department that includes hydrologists, atmospheric scientists, ecologists, and geoscientists. The Fellow will join a College-wide cohort of postdoctoral scholars, providing a wider community for networking and interdisciplinary collaboration.
The Fellow will conduct original research and teaching, with mentorship from a faculty member with allied research interests and within the Department of Environmental Sciences. As part of their research, the Fellow will publish papers, present at conferences, and have opportunities to mentor students and develop skills for writing grant proposals. After completing a course design experience, the Fellow is expected to teach one course per year that aligns with their professional development goals. The fellowship includes a base salary of $52,500 with the possibility of additional salary from the Department, benefits including portable retirement contributions, and a research fund of $3,500.
Eligibility and Application: Prospective applicants should contact a faculty member in the Department of Environmental Sciences before applying to discuss the fellowship and potential research and teaching opportunities. To be eligible, applicants must have received or will receive their Ph.D. degree between August 24, 2020 and August 24, 2023. There is no citizenship requirement. The Fellow will be appointed for two years contingent on a successful annual review. International scholars are eligible and if selected, are expected to immediately begin the visa process with support from UVA.
Applications should be submitted by January 15, 2023 for full consideration. A full description of the application components and a link to the application portal are posted at https://graduate.as.virginia.edu/rising-scholars. The website encompasses multiple fellowship opportunities under the College-wide Rising Scholars Program. For additional questions regarding the program within Environmental Sciences, please contact Howard Epstein, Department Chair (hee2b@virginia.edu).
The UW Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Environmental Fluid Mechanics (EFM) with a focus on numerical modeling of coastal and/or estuarine systems. This is a full-time, tenure track position, on a 9-month service period, with an anticipated start date of the 2022-23 academic year.
The successful candidate will be expected to engage in research, teaching, and service. Our department offers a highly collegial and collaborative culture, with broad interdisciplinary research ties and opportunities. The UW has an active community of researchers in EFM and Coastal Processes within CEE and across UW. The candidate will develop new areas of strength for the department, and collaborate with colleagues within EFM, CEE and throughout the university. In teaching, the candidate will expand CEE course offerings at the undergraduate and graduate levels to include courses related to coastal hydrodynamics and numerical modelling. In all aspects of this position, the candidate will be expected to take concrete actions toward creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment. The position will be expected to engage in research, teaching, and service that fosters constructive interactions with impacted stakeholder groups and/or addresses issues of environmental justice.
Our department strives to create an inclusive and welcoming environment where people of all backgrounds, who bring a range of perspectives and life experiences, are welcomed, heard and supported. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute positively to these efforts. We encourage applications from women and minority candidates, individuals with disabilities, and people from other underrepresented or minoritized groups.
Qualifications
We seek an individual with a record of innovation in the application and/or development of numerical models to address existing and emerging challenges in the coastal environment. Applicants must have earned a PhD, or foreign equivalent, in civil engineering, environmental engineering, coastal oceanography or related discipline by the date of appointment.
Application Instructions
Applicants are expected to describe plans for creating innovative and high-quality research and teaching programs that contribute to the fields of EFM, coastal processes and / or coastal engineering. Applicants should provide examples of scholarly work that demonstrate the candidate’s passion for and innovative use of numerical modeling techniques to advance the understanding of coastal processes and support protection of coastal resources and infrastructure.
Applications are due November 15, 2021. All complete applications submitted by the deadline will receive full consideration. Applicant review will begin immediately.
To apply, applicants should upload the following application materials to Interfolio (page limits will be strictly enforced):
(1) Cover Letter: a one-page cover letter,
(2) a curriculum vitae,
(3) Research Statement: a two-page research statement that includes the candidate’s vision for their research for the next 5 years and the potential for research collaboration,
(4) Teaching Statement: a one-page description of the candidate’s vision for instruction and learning in civil and environmental engineering,
(5) Diversity Statement: a one-page description of the candidate’s contributions to and vision for promoting justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion with particular attention to mentoring achievements and future mentoring goals,
(6) References: a list of at least three references, including names, affiliations, and email addresses.
(7) Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Form: State law requires that the University of Washington obtain the Disclosure of Sexual Misconduct declaration signed by the candidate. The declaration will require you to
disclose any substantiated findings of sexual misconduct, to authorize current and past employers to disclose to the UW any sexual misconduct currently being investigated and/or committed by you, and to release current and past employers from any liability.
Application Process
This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
University of Washington 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.
Commitment to Diversity
The University of Washington 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/). Additionally, the University’s Faculty Code recognizes faculty efforts in research, teaching and/or service that address diversity and equal opportunity as important contributions to a faculty member’s academic profile and responsibilities (https://www.washington.edu/admin/rules/policies/FCG/FCCH24.html#2432).
COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements and Information
Under Washington State Governor Inslee’s Proclamation 21-14.1, University of Washington (UW) workers 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. For more information, please visit https://www.washington.edu/coronavirus/vaccination-requirement/.
