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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/.
The University of Alabama College of Arts & Sciences invites applications for an Associate or Full Professor rank, tenured or tenure-track position at the interface of Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Machine Learning (ML) in Geography, with an expected starting date in August 2025.
Successful candidates for the AI/ML in Geography position can specialize in any subdiscipline of Geography. The University of Alabama Department of Geography and the Environment has strengths in water resources, agriculture, global hydrology, natural disasters, remote sensing and UAVs, transportation, geomorphology, climate change and GIS, and the department has ongoing relationships with the Cooperative Institute for Research to Operations in Hydrology (CIROH), the Alabama Water Institute, the USGS Hydrologic Instrumentation Facility, and the Alabama Transportation Institute. The successful candidate’s research will focus on developing and applying AI/ML techniques in one of these strengths or at the boundary between geography and other natural sciences. More information about the department can be found at geography.ua.edu
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to interact with the newly established Alabama Center for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence, as well as collaborate with other UA faculty actively involved in AI research across campus. Additionally, they will be expected to take advantage of a new $96 million High-Performance Computing and Data Center that will come online in 2024-2025.
The minimum qualifications for this position are a Ph.D. or equivalent in Geography or a closely related field, scholarly publications, and experience with modern techniques in AI/ML. Preferred candidates will have an outstanding research record commensurate with their career, including a national/international reputation with an active research program, a record of securing multiple external research grants, and an outstanding record of teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Candidates with prestigious achievements in the field and exceptional national and international reputations will be eligible for consideration for significant endowment support through appointment as a Shelby Distinguished Associate/Professor, https://provost.ua.edu/Shelby/.
The review of applications will begin January 2, 2025, and the review will continue until the position is filled. Applications should consist of a curriculum vitae, including descriptions of the applicant’s accomplishments, research interests and teaching philosophy, and a list of publications with citation counts.
To apply for the position of Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning in Geography, go to: https://careers.ua.edu/jobs/associate-professor-full-professor-tenure-tenure-track-in-machine-learning-ai-in-geography-525058-tuscaloosa-alabama-united-states?utm_campaign=website&utm_medium=Email&utm_source=Realtime+Email+Digest
For additional information, contact the search committee chair, Dr. Sagy Cohen (sagy.cohen@ua.edu)
The University of Auckland (UoA) and National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) in New Zealand invite applications for a fully-funded PhD position, supported by the newly funded project “AI-enhanced compound flood model for real-time extreme hazard forecasts”.
'''Project description'''<br>
An accurate real-time compound (pluvial, coastal and riverine) flood forecast system is urgently required to prepare New Zealanders for future floods due to extreme weather such as ex-Tropical Cyclone Gabrielle in 2023. The research team is working on developing such a system with AI techniques to downscale the flood results to speed up the model while retaining high-resolution output. The compounding effects of storm surges, river flow and heavy rainfall will be investigated to guide better flood management in flood-prone areas.
'''Offer'''<br>
The funding for the PhD position is for three years, covering all tuition fees at UoA, a living stipend of 34000 New Zealand dollars per year (tax-free) plus funding for travel, attending conferences and publications.
The PhD candidate will be jointly supervised by Prof. Asaad Shamseldin (UoA) and Dr. Zhonghou Xu (NIWA), with advisors from the broader NIWA family.
The candidate is expected to work with a diverse team, including hydrologists, flood modellers, meteorologists and data scientists from NIWA, UoA and Wuhan University. The candidate will carry out research at UoA Auckland campus and NIWA office in Hamilton.
NIWA is a Crown Research Institute and a leading institution for water and atmospheric research in New Zealand. UoA is a top university in New Zealand, ranking 65 globally in QS 2025.
'''Profile'''<br>
We are seeking a motivated PhD candidate with a background in hydrology, urban and/or coastal flood modelling and/or machine learning. Priorities will be given to those who have obtained their Master’s or Honour’s degree with proficient English skills. Knowledge of machine learning is considered advantageous but not required. Experience in scientific programming is needed, e.g., python.
Unless the candidate is exempt from the UoA English language requirement, the minimum English requirement for UoA doctoral enrolment is: IELTS overall 6.5 and no bands below 6 or TOFEL overall 90 with writing 21 (internet-based) or overall 68 with writing 21 (paper-based).
'''Interested?'''<br>
Interested applicants can send their CV, academic transcripts, publications (if any) and standardised English test results (if any) to zhonghou.xu@niwa.co.nz or a.shamseldin@auckland.ac.nz ASAP and before the closing date of 20 October 2024.
The University of Bristol School of Geographical Sciences invites applications for a Lectureship from scholars who will deepen and strengthen our research capacities in Hydrology. The post will augment and extend our international research profile and excellence in the broad area of catchment hydrology, hydrological change, modelling of hydrologic processes, hydroinformatics and hydrological data science.
The School of Geographical Sciences is one of the major international centres for integrated research and teaching in environmental sciences, environmental-social processes and human social sciences. It has played a major role in some of the most important geographical developments over the past few decades and is the only UK geography department to be top rated in every UK Research Excellence Framework.
We are looking for a candidate to join a vibrant community of hydrology researchers within the School of Geographical Sciences and the School of Civil Engineering. The Hydrology Group focuses on a range of water-driven problems in a variety of environments globally and engages in interdisciplinary research across the University of Bristol and internationally, and is ranked 9th in the world, 3rd in Europe and 1st in the UK for its water resources research. The successful candidate will complement existing hydrology research in Bristol and demonstrate strong potential for collaboration within the group.
We are a wide-ranging and collegial School, and we pride ourselves on fostering intellectual curiosity in a collaborative and supportive environment. Applicants from all backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply; the School is committed to providing an inclusive and equitable working environment.
Deadline for applications: Sunday 23rd June 2019, intended date for interviews: Monday 8th July 2019. Please include a CV and a two-page cover letter that briefly covers your research vision, educational vision, and a diversity statement that addresses how you can contribute to a culture of inclusion and equity.
For further information about this role please contact:
Professor Tony Payne, Head of the School of Geographical Sciences (0117) 928 7871, A.J.Payne@bristol.ac.uk
Dr Jeffrey Neal, Head of Hydrology Research Group, School of Geographical Sciences, j.neal@bristol.ac.uk
The University of Canterbury has a 3-year opportunity for a Postdoctoral Fellow (starting late 2023) to play a key role in the development of a probabilistic coseismic coastal deformation model for Aotearoa New Zealand.
Aotearoa NZ is home to two subduction zones as well as ~900 crustal faults, many with rapid (>5 mm/yr) slip rates. There is therefore a high chance that an earthquake in the next few decades will impact our coastline, mitigating or (crucially) exacerbating the effects of climate-driven sea-level rise. The postdoc will work to combine elastic dislocation modelling with results from the recently published NZ National Seismic Hazard Model to estimate the likelihood and magnitude of coastal deformation in future earthquakes.
This work is of clear importance for Aotearoa New Zealand and has the potential to directly inform planning decisions as sea level rises. The project will be challenging and rewarding, involves working with a great time at UC and GNS, and results will be applicable to many tectonically active coastlines worldwide. For more information, visit https://jobs.canterbury.ac.nz/jobdetails/ajid/gNwD8/Research-Associate-Post-Doctoral-Fellow, 15269 or email Andy Howell (andrew.howell@canterbury.ac.nz). The application deadline is 18 Jun 2023 23:55 NZ time.
Cheers,
Andy<br>
Andy Howell (he/him)<br>
Earthquake Geologist <br>
Paleoseismology;Te Mātai Tūtohu Rū Whenua o Mua<br>
GNS Science; Te Pῡ Ao<br>
Email a.howell@gns.cri.nz +
The University of Central Florida anticipates hiring a Post-Doctoral Researcher in the area of Ecohydraulics. The position is available for 1-2 years with the possibility of extension, pending funding availability. The successful candidate will be based in the Kibler Ecohydraulics Lab, in UCF’s Department of Civil, Environmental, and Construction Engineering in Orlando, Florida and will collaborate with diverse project members on interdisciplinary research projects. The candidate will support research (funded by NSF, the National Estuaries Program and Florida Department of Transportation) focused on feedbacks between biota (mangroves, seagrasses, marsh and terrestrial grasses, oyster reefs), hydrodynamics, sediment transport and water quality. The start date for this position will be no later than December 31, 2019. Candidates available to start earlier will be preferred.
'''Preferred qualifications and experience'''<br>
* Ph.D. in Water Resources, Civil, Environmental, Biological or Ecological Engineering, or in a related area (Hydrology, Geomorphology or other relevant Earth Sciences) from an accredited institution before December 31, 2019.
* Quantitative background, including experience with modeling and analysis in MATLAB, R, Python, and/or Fortran.
* Strong background (both coursework and professional or research experience) in hydrology/hydraulics.
* Interest or relevant experience in Ecohydrology or Ecohydraulics.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills and a strong academic record of scholarly work in international journals and scientific meetings.
* Field experience in aquatic environments (boating experience is a plus).
* Experience working with acoustic velocimetry data (ADCP, ADV).
* Willingness to be a team player. Please see details here: http://ecohydraulics.weebly.com/join-us.html
'''Application procedure'''<br>
Please send a CV, writing sample (preferably published work on which you are the first author), and contact information for three references able to provide letters of recommendation upon request to Dr. Kelly Kibler at kelly.kibler@ucf.edu. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled, with applicants prior to November 1 given the strongest consideration. Applicants available to meet in person at the Coastal & Estuarine Research Federation meeting in Mobile, AL should email application materials to Dr. Kibler before November 1 to schedule a brief interview in Mobile.
The University of Colorado Earth Lab and the Cooperative Institute for Research in the Environmental Sciences (CIRES) are accepting applications for an Earth and Environmental Data Science Curriculum Developer and Instructor with experience working with different types of environmental data using a suite of data science approaches including scientific programming in Python, git and GitHub. We are looking for a go getter who 1) is enthusiastic about teaching and learning, 2) is committed to increasing diversity in STEM fields and 3) has demonstrated that in their career to date. Ideally you work well both independently and collaboratively, have experience supporting students learning technical skills and are quick to learn new technical skills. This is a full-time position with benefits and a market-based salary.
The instructor will teach and keep curriculum up to date for several graduate and undergraduate level courses that comprise a professional graduate certificate in Earth Data Analytics - Foundations. They will also coordinate with industry partners to secure student capstone projects. We are committed to open education so they will also contribute to content which is published on the open education earth data science learning portal. They will also support teaching and developing curriculum for existing and new training for professionals and students. The ideal candidate is interested in research surrounding best approaches to teaching data-intensive topics and also has a commitment to actively increasing diversity in STEM. A PhD is required to teach at the graduate level at CU-Boulder however, a candidate with a Masters degree and significant professional experience will also be considered.
This position will report to the Director of the Earth Analytics Education Initiative. Review of applications began on February 15, 2021, but if the position is still posted on the CU Boulder jobs page, it remains unfilled. This position is grant and tuition dollar funded with current funds allocated through June 2022. While we anticipate the position to be longer term, the duration will be dictated by funding availability and performance.
The University of Delaware in Newark, Delaware, USA invites applications for a postdoctoral scientist to be part of a diverse interdisciplinary team, supported by a National Science Foundation grant, focused on the broad topic of water quality and water security in Delaware’s changing coastal environment. The research engages a team from several universities and the research will have the opportunity to network with scientists and stakeholders from multiple disciplines and sectors. The researcher will work with and provide guidance to other postdoctoral researchers, graduate students, and undergraduates in the research group. A PhD in Hydrogeology or a related field is required. Expertise in hydrogeology, numerical modeling, and experience in working with social scientists, including coupled natural-human systems modeling, are desired strengths. Excellent communication and collaboration skills are required.
Many coastal regions of the world have entered a critical period when multiple pressures threaten water security, defined as the capacity of society to safeguard adequate, sustainable quantities of high-quality water. In Delaware, threats to water security relate primarily to water quality rather than quantity and arise largely due to human behavior-whether from excess nutrients from agriculture and households, increased salinity due to groundwater pumping and sea-level rise, or degradation of ecological systems from an expanding human footprint. Thus, improving water security is fundamentally about making better decisions, based on clear scientific understanding, reliable methods and models for predicting future outcomes, improved technologies, and evidence-based policies and programs that cost-effectively invoke positive behavioral change. This project aims to assess major threats to Delaware’s water quality and to develop viable technological and policy solutions for meeting the challenges imposed by them. In Delaware and across the globe, threats to water security negatively affect human health, ecosystem function, and critical economic sectors, such as tourism or agriculture.
Newark, Delaware offers a moderate cost of living, and is ideally situated on the mid-Atlantic coast, about halfway between New York and Washington, DC.
The University of Delaware holds diversity, equity, and inclusion as important values. We view diversity broadly, including but not limited to an individual's race, age, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, disability status, beliefs, and culture, as well as how those identities intersect. Supporting diversity in our faculty, student body, and staff, as well as valuing and respecting diversity in our teaching, research, and service represent important priorities that contribute to the strength of our community. We encourage the open exchange of ideas from a variety of viewpoints in an environment of respect, collaboration, and fairness. We promote the principles of equity and inclusion through recruitment and retention, graduate training, research, service and teaching, as well as through open and productive dialogue.
Interested applicants should apply online at www.udel.edu/udjobs. For more information, contact Dr. Holly Michael (hmichael@udel.edu). Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled.
The University of Delaware is continuing its search for a tenure-track faculty position in Surface Processes, as outlined in the attached ad.
Cheers, <br>
Jim Pizzuto
Jim Pizzuto<br>
Professor (retired)<br>
Dept. of Earth Sciences<br>
University of Delaware<br>
pizzuto@udel.edu<br> +
The University of Delaware seeks an inspirational and visionary leader for the position of Chair of the Department of Earth Sciences in the College of Earth, Ocean and Environment. The Chair will be appointed at the full professor level with a renewable five-year term. The Department has undergraduate and graduate (M.S. and Ph.D.) programs with topical expertise in geochemistry and hydrology, surface processes and earth system science, and the solid earth. The Department also participates in the Environmental Science (B.S.) and Environmental Studies Program (B.A.) as well as the graduate program in Water Science and Policy. The incoming Chair will be expected to advance the Department's mission in cooperation with the faculty and staff.
Applicants should have a Ph.D. in the earth sciences or a related field. The successful candidate will be an established scientist with a proven publication and extramural funding record, a substantive history of engagement with professional organizations, and a demonstrable commitment to diversity and inclusion within the earth sciences as exhibited by advising a diversity of students, promoting junior colleagues, etc. The successful candidate will offer a compelling vision for the Department over the next decade. With several recent hires, the Department is seeking a strategicallyminded, proactive individual who can champion the Department internally and externally to further harness the creative potential of its faculty and students. In alignment with the strategic plan for the College, and in collaboration with the faculty, the new Chair will have the opportunity to develop a cohesive vision for the Department and enhance its international prominence through the development of innovative educational and research programs. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to enhance departmental relationships with alumni and other external stakeholders.
In addition to the Department of Earth Sciences, the College of Earth, Ocean and Environment also includes the Department of Geography and Spatial Sciences and the School of Marine Science and Policy, thereby encompassing a wide array of disciplinary and interdisciplinary degree programs and a research-active faculty. The University of Delaware is a Land Grant, Sea Grant and Space Grant institution. It is state assisted but privately governed, and is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as having very high research activity. The University currently enrolls approximately 19,000 undergraduates and 4,000 graduate students, and has plans to hire approximately 500 new faculty in the near future, with important initiatives in place to grow and enhance its graduate enrollment and programs. The College of Earth, Ocean and Environment and the Department of Earth Sciences expect to be part of and to benefit from this growth.
Applicants should submit a complete CV, statement of interest and experience, and a diversity statement. Questions may be addressed to the search committee chair, Professor Delphis Levia, at dlevia@udel.edu. For best consideration, application materials should be received by December 1, 2019. All possible discretion will be exercised to maintain the privacy of applicants through the search process.
The University of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity Employer which encourages applications from Minority Group Members and Women.
The University of Exeter is currently offering a PhD studentship, in collaboration with University of Plymouth, Devon County Council, Environment Agency, and partners in the Devon Resilience Innovation Project (DRIP), to advance the knowledge on Natural Flood Management.
* Utilising real-time environmental sensing for improved flood forecasting and early warning (https://www.exeter.ac.uk/study/funding/award/?id=4787)
Please find more details via the above links for individual PhD projects. The application deadline is 10 July 2023. Please feel free to share the information with potential candidates. Thanks.
Regards<br>
Albert<br>
Professor Albert S. Chen (he/him)<br>
Personal Chair in Water and the Human Environment<br>
Centre for Water Systems, Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy, University of Exeter<br> +
The University of Exeter is inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position in computational hydrology. This post is part of a project exploring future climate change impacts on water resources in China, funded by the UK Climate Science for Service Partnership China (CSSP China). The post is from 1st August 2020 to 31st March 2021. The application closing date is 21st July 2020.
https://jobs.exeter.ac.uk/hrpr_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC107GF.open?VACANCY_ID=812323T2nz&WVID=3817591jNg&LANG=USA
Best regards,
Nans Addor<br>
Geography, College of Life and Environmental Sciences<br>
University of Exeter, UK<br> +
The University of Exeter is offering three PhD studentships, in collaboration with University of Plymouth, Devon County Council, Environment Agency, and partners in the Devon Resilience Innovation Project (DRIP), to advance the knowledge on Natural Flood Management.
* Optimising multiple Natural Flood Management solutions (https://www.exeter.ac.uk/study/funding/award/?id=4644)
* Upscaling understanding of Natural Flood Management impacts at the catchment scale (https://www.exeter.ac.uk/study/funding/award/?id=4643)
* Utilising real-time environmental sensing for improved flood forecasting and early warning (https://www.exeter.ac.uk/study/funding/award/?id=4645)
Please find more details via the above links for individual PhD projects. The application deadline is 31 Dec 2022. Please feel free to share the information with potential candidates. Thanks.
Regards<br>
Albert
Professor Albert S. Chen (he/him)
Personal Chair in Water and the Human Environment
Centre for Water Systems (https://www.exeter.ac.uk/cws), Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy, University of Exeter
Meeting appointment; E-mail: A.S.Chen@exeter.ac.uk; Skype: Albert.Chen.TW +
The University of Exeter is seeking to make an appointment in Water Systems Engineering within the Department of Engineering (http://www.exeter.ac.uk/engineering). The University welcomes applications which build on Exeter’s internationally-recognised research strengths in this area and face our research and teaching needs within the department. Research areas of interest include, but are not limited to:
* Water resources and water security
* Climate change mitigation: net zero carbon emissions, water/energy/food nexus
* Climate change adaptation: risk & resilience, flood management
* Circular economy, treatment technologies, reuse and recycling
* Modelling and control of water and wastewater systems, digital twins
* Sensors and sensor data analysis
* Water management in urban, peri-urban and rural areas, WASH
The position of Senior Lecturer in Water Systems Engineering will be based in the Centre for Water Systems (CWS; http://emps.exeter.ac.uk/engineering/research/cws) directed by Professor Slobodan Djordjević and Professor David Butler FREng. CWS is part of the Engineering department http://www.exeter.ac.uk/engineering, led by Professor Ion Sucala. Engineering currently has over 90 academic staff across our Exeter (Streatham) and Cornwall (Penryn) campuses. Academics in Streatham have particular expertise in simulation, optimisation and machine learning, water systems engineering, computational analysis, nano-engineering, vibration engineering, materials and manufacturing and biomedical engineering. Our work in Penryn is mainly focused on renewable energy engineering
Please find the attached job description for more detail, and feel free to share the opportunity with potential candidates. For more details and application, please visit https://jobs.exeter.ac.uk/
To discuss the post further, applicants are encouraged to contact Professor Slobodan Djordjević <s.djordjevic@exeter.ac.uk> or Professor Ion Sucala, Head of Engineering <i.sucala@exeter.ac.uk>. Thanks.
Regards,<br>
Albert<br>
Professor Albert S. Chen<br>
Personal Chair in Water and the Human Environment<br>
Centre for Water Systems<br>
The University of Exeter’s Department of Engineering is inviting applications for a PhD studentship funded by the partner Liverpool Victoria General Insurance Group Limited, to commence on 1 November 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.
This PhD project aims to explore how emerging datasets could provide value to the UK’s insurance industry through a combination of data analytics, modelling, and scenario analysis techniques to provide support for strategic decision-making and inform policy. The candidate will identify the existing data gaps in quantifying flood risk and explore best practices for data processing and integration into hydraulic modelling and risk assessment.
This project will create a novel methodology for analysing the datasets to achieve meaningful improvements in flood risk assessment research, including assessing potential impact caused by flooding, evaluating the effectiveness of various interventions for flood risk reduction, and quantifying flood risk under plausible future climate, land use changes and socioeconomic development scenarios e.g. urban planning. The outcome will provide a holistic assessment of flood risk for future strategies and climate adaptation policy making.
The collaboration involves a project partner who is providing funding and other material support to the project, this means there are special terms that apply to the project, these will be discussed with Candidates at Interview and fully set out in the offer letter.
The collaboration involves a project partner who is providing funding and other material support to the project, this means there are special terms that apply to the project, these will be discussed with Candidates at Interview and fully set out in the offer letter.
For eligible students the scholarship will cover home tuition fees plus an annual tax-free stipend of at least £20,780 for 4 years full-time. The student will be based in the Centre for Water Systems https://www.exeter.ac.uk/research/centres/cws/) in Engineering Department in the Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy and spend most of their time at the Streatham Campus in Exeter.
Research on this project will be desk-based and will require programming skills. It will suit those who are creative and open to new ideas. Occasional visit to a case study area may be needed, though no field work is planned.
The studentship will be awarded on the basis of merit.
International applicants need to be aware that they will have to cover the cost of their student visa, healthcare surcharge and other costs of moving to the UK to do a PhD.
The conditions for eligibility of home fees status are complex and you will need to seek advice if you have moved to or from the UK (or Republic of Ireland) within the past 3 years or have applied for settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme.
Students who pay international tuition fees are eligible to apply, but should note that the award will only provide payment for UK fees and UKRI equivalent Stipend. International students must be able to demonstrate they are able pay the difference between UK and overseas fees.
'''Entry requirements'''<br>
Applicants for this studentship must have obtained, or be about to obtain, a First or Upper Second Class UK Honours degree, or the equivalent qualifications gained outside the UK, in an appropriate area of civil or environmental engineering, mathematics, physics, computer science, geography or related subjects. Applicants will need to have programming skills and experience.
If English is not your first language, you will need to meet the English language requirements and provide proof of proficiency. Click here (https://www.exeter.ac.uk/pg-research/apply/english/) for more information.
'''Application deadline:''' 05 September 2025
'''For more information and application:'''
https://www.exeter.ac.uk/study/funding/award/?id=5594
Regards,
Albert<br>
a.s.chen@exeter.ac.uk
The University of Exeter’s Department of Engineering is inviting applications for a PhD studentship co-funded by the partner Hydro International and University of Exeter Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy, to commence on 5 January 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.
This PhD project aims to develop advanced, climate change resilient road gully grating designs that enhance efficiency, durability, and environmental sustainability, while addressing cost constraints and net zero objectives. It will include an in-depth review of shortcomings in current design, based on literature review and field studies, and innovative design strategies will be developed that incorporate corrosion-resistant materials, optimised configurations, and embedded Internet of Things (IoT) sensors to monitor environmental conditions such as water levels, discharge, temperature, and pollution levels. Prototypes of the new designs will be constructed and validated through both laboratory and field experiments, and computational fluid dynamics and numerical modelling will be used to simulate performance under varying runoff scenarios, pollution loads and climate conditions.
By developing advanced road gully designs with improved hydraulic performance and pollution capture and reduced blockage risk, the research will enhance the efficiency of urban drainage systems and help mitigate flooding and pollution impacts. Improvements made will also reduce maintenance demands and extend asset lifespans, contributing to environmental and financial benefits. Integration of smart sensors will also transform gullies into IoT-enabled assets, enabling real-time monitoring and supporting development of digital twins for proactive infrastructure management. These innovations will not only improve flood response and traffic safety but also aid in environmental monitoring and pollution control.
The outcomes will shape into practical guidelines and recommendations for policymakers and engineers to support adoption of the new designs in urban planning and infrastructure projects, thus leading the transition to next-generation gully systems that provide enhanced environmental performance and infrastructure resilience in a changing climate.
For more detail: https://www.exeter.ac.uk/study/funding/award/?id=5728
The University of Florida’s Department of Geological Sciences has just posted a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer position in Earth Surface Processes. We’re looking for someone who can contribute innovative undergraduate teaching in geomorphology, surface processes, and related areas, both in-person and online.
See also: https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/537676/lecturersenior-lecturer-in-earth-surface-processes +
The University of Glasgow School of Geographical and Earth Sciences announces a Cluster Hire in the theme of ‘'''Stressed Environments and Communities'''’. We’re looking for a dynamic team of new academic staff who work together and complement existing school strengths. The posts are at the Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, and Reader levels (UK Grades 7/8/9 respectively). The positions include:
* Biogeomorphic Systems
* Critical Global Geographies
* Ecosystem-Geosphere Modelling
Additional information and online application information are at this link:
https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs/appointments/lsreader_ges/
Application deadline is 15 March, 2024. International applicants are welcome to apply.
The School of Geographical and Earth Sciences (GES) is one of six schools in the College of Science and Engineering. GES has ~35 FTE academic staff and 16 FTE professional staff. It delivers three undergraduate programmes with ~600 student FTEs (Environmental Geoscience, Geology, Geography) and eleven taught postgraduate programmes with ~100 FTEs. Research is organised into two groups, Earth Systems Science (ESSRG) and Human Geography (HGRG), and a graduate school with ~55 FTE MSc and PhD students. The school benefits from close linkages with university research centres such as the Centre for Sustainable Solutions, Centre for Data Science and AI, the Centre for the Isotope Sciences (SUERC), the Glasgow Computational Engineering Centre, Glasgow Refugee, Asylum and Migration NETwork (GRAMNET), and the Glasgow Center for International Development (GCID).
The city of Glasgow and the University provide a stimulating international setting with a diverse population and student body. Glasgow is a vibrant city and offers a large range of cultural, music, and culinary opportunities as well as numerous parks and museums. Glasgow is located at the southern end of the Scottish Highlands and is close to the coast. It provides access to exceptional year-round outdoor activities as well as an international airport.
Best wishes,<br>
Todd<br>
I often email outside standard working hours. I don't expect others to do the same.
Todd Ehlers (MAE)<br>
Professor and Head of School<br>
https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/ges/staff/toddehlers/<br>
University of Glasgow<br>
School of Geographical and Earth Sciences, East Quadrangle<br>
Glasgow <br>
G12 8QQ <br>
Scotland, UK<br>
Office location: Room 317 East Quad<br>
EarthShape SPP 1803 http://www.earthshape.net<br>
The University of Helsinki is among the leading multidisciplinary research universities in the world. In addition to its 11 faculties, the University includes several independent institutes, some of which are jointly operated with other universities. Some 35,000 students are currently pursuing an undergraduate or a postgraduate degree at the University of Helsinki.
The Department of Geosciences and Geography at the Faculty of Science is an exceptionally diverse unit for academic research and education. Our research interest range from exploring the experiences of minorities in cities, through plate tectonics to how environments have changed since life began. The common denominator of the research at the Department is our planet Earth, from its core to the structures of its surface.
The Faculty of Science at the University of Helsinki invites applications for a
FULL PROFESSOR OR ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (TENURE-TRACK)
The selected person is expected to establish and lead a research group in the field of hydrogeology with a broad focus on Earth’s critical zone. The successful candidate should have a strong background in modelling and an established record in research fields such as hydrogeological transport phenomena, groundwater contamination and remediation, or surface and groundwater interactions. Preference will be given to candidates whose documented research also includes a relevant combination of field and laboratory approaches, and whose research complements existing areas of expertise in the department.
Duties: The successful applicant will be expected to contribute to the research and teaching mission of the Department of Geosciences and Geography. Successful research activity will be demonstrated through the development of a vibrant, internationally recognized, and externally funded research group. Teaching responsibilities will include some combination of introductory geoscience courses for undergraduates, upper level undergraduate courses, and graduate-level courses related to the candidate's specialty. The successful applicant is expected to contribute to an inclusive environment, and to bring new perspectives on mentoring and educating students from diverse backgrounds. The selected applicant will also contribute to professional and university service as appropriate.
The University will offer the appointee a challenging career opportunity in top-level research and research-based teaching, possibilities for international collaboration, and for the appointed assistant/associate professor prerequisites to grow into full professorship. In addition to the funding possibilities offered by the national funding agencies, the Faculty of Science opens calls on infrastructure funding. The selected person is also anticipated to get a startup package equivalent to a postdoc salary for three years and some support for infrastructure development.
A professor will carry out and supervise scientific research, provide teaching based on it, follow developments in research and participate in societal interaction in his/her field and in international cooperation.
According to the Regulations of the University of Helsinki, a professor must hold a doctoral degree and have high-level academic qualifications and experience in leading scientific research. The professor must also be able to provide research-based teaching of high quality, supervise dissertations and theses as well as to have international cooperation in the field.
An assistant/associate professor must hold a doctoral degree and ability for independent scientific work as well as teaching skills required by the position. Furthermore, the successful candidate is expected to have competence and motivation for scientific career proven by scientific publications and other academic activities.
When assessing the qualifications of each candidate, attention will be paid to scientific publications and other research results of scientific value, teaching experience and pedagogical training, the ability to produce teaching materials, other teaching merits, and, if deemed necessary, teaching skills as demonstrated in a lecture as well as participation in doctoral education. Furthermore, attention will be paid to the applicant’s activities within the research community, success in obtaining research funding, research work abroad and elected positions in international organisations.
Applications must have the following enclosures as a one single pdf file (in English):
# an academic portfolio approved by the Faculty (as set out at https://www.helsinki.fi/en/faculty-of-science/faculty/join-us/academic-portfolio)
# a list of those publications and other relevant documents on competence and merits that the applicant wishes to be taken into account in the selection process.
On the Faculty’s request, applicants should prepare to submit up to 10 publications of their choice to be sent to assessors after the application period. The publications shall be submitted the University of Helsinki Recruitment System upon request of the Faculty.
Please submit your application using the University of Helsinki Recruitment System via the link Apply for the position.
Applicants who are employees of the University of Helsinki are requested to leave their application via the SAP HR portal.
The dead line for applications is 15 March 2019.
More information:
Head of the Department Annakaisa Korja, +358-2941 51606, annakaisa.korja(at)helsinki.fi.
Professor Tapani Rämö, +358-405260636, tapani.ramo(at)helsinki.fi
The University of Kansas in collaboration with The Nature Conservancy is excited to announce a postdoctoral research opportunity to harmonize a set of existing process-based watershed models for intensively managed agricultural watersheds. Watershed models are common tools to characterize water quality responses to changes in land use and land management yet are often so heavily parameterized that their application is not extendible to nearby regions with similar yet not identical characteristics. Numerous watershed models of subbasins of the Mississippi River exist yet remain of limited value towards a larger regional analysis due to the lack of consistent parameterization or architecture. Although there are larger regional models, decision units are often too large to resolve the scales at which land management decisions are made especially for applications which require extensive model executions, such as cost-benefit analyses. The focus of the research for this postdoctoral project will be to develop the intellectual and model base needed to create parsimonious models of the Mississippi River basin that can inform regional response plans to predicted patterns of climate and land use change. The postdoctoral researcher will work with existing Soil Water and Assessment Tool (SWAT) watershed models to; harmonize model structure and parametrization, incorporate additional aquatic biogeochemical processes into the SWAT source code and to identify regional differences in parameterization and sensitivity across the models. This postdoctoral position is located at the University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas, a mid-size college town located on the banks of the Kansas River. The position is expected to begin February 2020 and last for one year with the potential for extension. The postdoctoral researcher will report to Dr. Amy Hansen and be affiliated with the Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering Department at the University of Kansas. Review of applications will be begin January 16, 2020 at which date the position will close. To apply, submit requested application materials at (http://www.employment.ku.edu/staff/16106BR). Applications must be submitted through this link in order to be considered.
