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The Watershed Analysis Research Group (https://covinowatershed.weebly.com/) at Montana State University (https://www.montana.edu/) is recruiting a motivated PhD student to work on a National Science Foundation funded project investigating the role of forest land cover in controlling watershed hydrology and carbon cycling. The project will include field observation, remote sensing, and watershed modeling and interested candidates should have a keen interest in each. Preferred qualifications include a MS in a related field, experience and / or interest in field research, remote sensing, data science / coding, and watershed modeling. The student will be housed in the Department of Land Resources and Environmental Sciences (https://landresources.montana.edu/) at Montana State University and will participate in the PhD in Ecology and Environmental Sciences (https://www.montana.edu/ees/) shared across the departments of Land Resources and Environmental Sciences and the Department of Ecology. Candidates should submit their application online (https://www.montana.edu/gradschool/admissions/apply.html) by February 15, 2023.
Tim Covino<br>
tpcovino@gmail.com<br> +
The Watershed Evaluation Group at the University of Guelph is seeking a postdoctoral fellow to join the research team led by Dr. Wanhong Yang. The team members, comprising postdoctoral fellows, graduate, and undergraduate research assistants, have versatile expertise in watershed hydrologic modeling, integrated GIS, hydrologic and economic modeling, watershed evaluation of beneficial management practices (BMPs), and desktop GIS and WebGIS based interface tool development. The successful candidate for this position is expected to play an important role in several research projects that develop GIS based integrated economic-hydrologic modeling for evaluating cost effectiveness of BMPs in agricultural watersheds. There are also opportunities to enhance/develop nutrient and carbon cycling components of the watershed modeling. S/he should:
# have a solid training on hydrology, geography, soil science, or related fields,
# have hands-on experiences of applying watershed hydrologic models such as the Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) to conduct long-term simulations of runoff and its associated constituents (e.g., sediment and nutrients) at a watershed scale and/or biophysical models such as DNDC and DayCent, and
# be familiar with commonly used GIS tools (e.g. ArcGIS). The demonstrated computer programming and relational database (such as PostgreSQL) skills would be an asset.
This is a full-time, grant-funded research position for one year with possible renewal upon fund availability and a satisfactory performance.
Applicants should submit a curriculum vita/resume, a two-page statement of research experience and interest, and the contact information of three referees, to:<br>
Dr. Wanhong Yang<br>
Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics<br>
University of Guelph<br>
Guelph, Ontario, Canada N1G 2W1<br>
E-mail: wayang@uoguelph.ca<br> +
The Watershed Hydrology Laboratory in the Department of Soil and Environmental Sciences at the University of Wisconsin, Madison is hiring a postdoctoral scholar as well as graduate students at the MS or PhD level for Spring, Summer, or Fall 2025.
The incoming postdoc and graduate students will design their research in collaboration with PI Dr. Margaret Zimmer, and topic areas include, but are not limited to: field, lab, and/or computational analyses of precipitation-streamflow relationships, critical zone science, surface water-groundwater interactions, urban hydrology, water quality in agricultural landscapes, and soil hydro-biogeochemistry.
The ideal candidate thrives in an active and collaborative team setting. Our lab is motivated to maintain a productive, diverse, and inclusive lab environment and we encourage applicants from under-represented groups to consider this program. In addition, UW Madison has several initiatives to help foster a welcoming environment for all (e.g. Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion).
Interested candidates are encouraged to contact Dr. Margaret Zimmer at margaret.zimmer ‘at’ wisc.edu with information on research experiences and interests, motivation to pursue this opportunity, career aspirations, and an ideal start date. Please include a current CV. More information about our lab can be found on the lab website (http://mzimmer.weebly.com/).
Margaret Zimmer, PhD<br>
(she/her)<br>
Associate Professor<br>
University of Wisconsin, Madison<br>
Department of Soil and Environmental Sciences<br> +
The Watershed Lab (https://all-geo.org/jefferson/) in the Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources (https://www.uvm.edu/rsenr/) at the University of Vermont (https://www.uvm.edu/) seeks a graduate student to work on a fully-funded project on microplastics in Lake Champlain, beginning in June 2024. Lake Champlain is an 1100 km2 lake between Vermont and New York, and this project will characterize the sources and sinks of microplastics in the lake through sampling microplastics in tributary rivers, along shorelines, and in the lake itself. A PhD student will also be able to add a research component on plastic pollution dynamics that could extend beyond Lake Champlain.
Graduate students will earn a degree in Natural Resources (https://www.uvm.edu/rsenr/graduate_programs) from the University of Vermont and will be situated in the interdisciplinary Rubenstein Ecosystem Science Lab (https://www.uvm.edu/rsenr/rubensteinlab). The project is in collaboration with faculty and students at SUNY Plattsburgh and will draw on the team’s interdisciplinary skills and expertise. Research in the Watershed Lab (https://all-geo.org/jefferson/) focuses on hydrology and geomorphology in human-altered landscapes. The lab values and supports diverse identities, experiences, and needs.
'''Qualifications:''' B.S. or M.S. in environmental science, geology, geography, water resources, natural resources, or related field, and strong interest in pursuing research related to plastic pollution with a physical science focus. Students should have strong quantitative and writing skills, interest in field work around water in a range of weather conditions, and the patience and attention to detail for careful laboratory analyses.
'''Application:''' Submit a cover letter addressing their qualifications and interest in the project, along with a resume or CV, and unofficial transcript to Dr. Anne Jefferson (anne.jefferson@uvm.edu) by December 1, 2023. In addition, assistantship selection is dependent upon acceptance to the UVM graduate school.
The West Virginia University (WVU) Institute of Water Security and Science (IWSS) and the Schools of Agriculture and Food and Natural Resources are pleased to announce an opening for a PhD graduate research assistant (GRA) to be filled spring or summer semester of 2021. West Virginia University is the state’s flagship research-one institution, and is among the top universities in the nation, with demonstrated excellence in teaching and research.
A skilled and enthusiastic graduate research assistant (GRA) is sought that is interested in watershed analysis and modeling, water quality and human impacts on water security. Applicants should have experience measuring and monitoring environmental variables, hydrology, climate, biogeochemical processes, and/or water quality.
Applicants must possess bachelors, and master’s degrees completed in a closely related field. Successful applicants will work collaboratively and independently and must have a U.S. driver's license and transportation. The GRA will include a competitive stipend, health insurance, and tuition waiver. To apply, please forward by email the following documents (unofficial documents for initial application are acceptable; incomplete applications will not be reviewed): transcript, curriculum vitae, recent GRE scores, recent TOEFL/IELTS scores (international students), cover letter (including academic, research and professional goals and interests), and the names and contact information of three references to: Dr. Jason Hubbart, 3109 Agricultural Sciences Building, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV 26506, USA; Tel No. (304) 293-2472; Fax: (304) 293-2960; Email: Jason.Hubbart@mail.wvu.edu. +
The Yale School of the Environment invites applications for a postdoctoral associate in hydrology. The successful candidate will collaborate with hydrologic and public-health scientists to investigate concerns regarding groundwater contamination and human-health impacts of the East Palestine (Ohio) train derailment. The responsibilities of this position entail development, calibration, and testing of models for groundwater flow and solute transport at the watershed scale, as well as harmonization of databases and information requisite for supporting model application. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to a multi-disciplinary team on a high-impact study addressing community and scientific questions, to lead publications, and to present findings at scientific conferences and stakeholder meetings. Graduate-level training in hydrology, proficiency in application of relevant hydrologic modeling platforms (e.g., MODFLOW/MODPATH, PARFLOW), and experience with GIS are essential for this position. The initial appointment is for 12 months with a possibility of a one-year extension. To apply, send a description of research experience, curriculum vitae, reprints of publications, and contact information for three references to Professor James Saiers at james.saiers@yale.edu. Application review will begin immediately.
Best regards,<br>
Jim Saiers +
The call for applications for the PhD in Sustainable Development and Climate Change is now open. The PhD SDC is a unique opportunity to undertake interdisciplinary research in Italy's top academic institutions, alongside researchers from all over the world. The PhD consists in 6 different curricula, whose courses and studies extends to the cultural, social, economic, legal, technological and any other aspects linked to modern reality.
In the framework of the “Agriculture and Forestry” curriculum, IUSS is searching for motivated candidates to work on the topic “Impacts of climate change and its uncertainty on agriculture”. The successful candidate will investigate the impact of using high-resolution climate model into models applied to estimate agricultural productivity to learn how to deal with uncertainties to provide examples of good practice, storylines and a clear message to stakeholders and policymakers. A strong background in hydrology is a plus for the position. More information on the scholarship could be found here: https://www.phd-sdc.it/borse/impacts-of-climate-change-and-its-uncertainty-on-agriculture-a
The candidate will join a multidisciplinary team at the CARISMA research centre (https://www.iusspavia.it/en/research/reasearch-centres/climate-change-impact-studies-risk-management-carisma)
Interested candidates should apply through the official website: https://www.phd-sdc.it/how-to-apply and can register to a webinar during which the PhD Coordinator Prof. Mario Martina will provide useful suggestions regarding the preparation of CV, Letter of Purpose and Research Proposal and will be able to answer any further questions. The webinar will be on Monday, July 10 at 3:00 pm (CEST). Registration required at this link: https://iusspavia.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WnT6BiGoR5-BYZa0JFKayA#/registration
The deadline to apply is JULY 17 2023.
Hope you can share this position with all your contacts that could be interested.
Many thanks
Best regards,
Beatrice Monteleone<br>
beatrice.monteleone@iusspavia.it<br>
The candidates will join the group implementing the project NCN SONATA BIS "Applied remote sensing and geophysical imaging in recognition of the changes of the water balance in High Arctic catchments" at the Institute of Geophysics Polish Academy of Sciences. The project is scheduled for 48 months. The main objective of the project is a comprehensive water balance study in two High Arctic mountainous catchments located in Svalbard to investigate the heterogeneity in the cryo-hydro-meteorological conditions and their seasonal dynamics.
We propose an integrated approach taking into account the freeze-thaw cycles of water in the soil, to describe and model hydrological processes. These cycles influence river discharge by changing the hydraulic properties of the soil and by either contributing to or preventing infiltration. It is planned to use cryo-hydro-geological models for a better understanding of processes linking hydrology and permafrost under varying climatic conditions. In particular, we would like to analyse (i) an influence of active layer thickness on the surface and near-surface water storage, drainage, and routing; (ii) test the effect of surface water, soil moisture, and groundwater on permafrost distribution and degradation; (iii) analyse how active layer thickness changes in the past have altered observed discharge patterns; (iv) and how future permafrost degradation will influence the hydrological regime.
'''Requirements:'''
* He/She should have a Master of Science Degree or equivalent qualification in geoinformatics, geophysics, geography, physics, environmental or related engineering. It is allowed to submit applications by people who graduate in the coming months and submit the opinion of the master's thesis supervisor about its progress and the obligation to submit the master's diploma by 30/08/2021.
* The candidate should have knowledge of hydrology, climatology and permafrost, and will be expected to work partially in the Arctic.
* The ideal candidate should be familiar with hydrological measurements, remote sensing methods, geophysical methods, statistical data analysis, and be familiar with programming (MATLAB, R, Python) and GIS (e.g. ArcGIS).
* Fluent English enabling the presentation of results at international conferences, communication, reading and writing scientific papers.
* Outstanding scientific achievements.
* Motivation for scientific work.
'''Conditions:''' the amount of the scholarship: 5000 PLN gross with the employer's costs, which is approximately PLN 3,690 net
Deadline for applications, conditions and procedure of admission as well as the date of the competition result according to the regulations of the IEDS
* 11 - 31 October 2021 Online recruitment in the IRK system https://irk.us.edu.pl
* 16 November 2021 - knowledge test in the candidate’s discipline
* 24 November 2021 - interviews with candidates (date and place of interviews depend on the number of applications for specific topics).
* 25 November 2021 - the date of announcing the list of people admitted to the IEDS
The work will be carried out under the supervision of:
Dr. hab. Marzena Osuch (marz@igf.edu.pl) and dr. Tomasz Wawrzyniak (tomasz@igf.edu.pl), Institute of Geophysics Polish Academy of Sciences
More information on the positions and how to apply:
https://www.mssd.us.edu.pl/en/admission/<br>
https://www.mssd.us.edu.pl/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/IEDS_IGF_2021_II.pdf
Please do not hesitate to contact me in case you have any questions.
Best regards,<br>
Marzena Osuch and Tomarz Wawrzyniak<br>
Institute of Geophysics Polish Academy of Sciences<br>
The carbon drain: quantifying carbon removal from peatlands and forests by rivers in the Peruvian Amazon
Project overview
The Peruvian Amazon contains some of Earth's most dynamic river systems; channels can migrate by hundreds of metres annually. In many places, these rivers are cutting into extensive tropical peatlands, among the most carbon-rich ecosystems in the Amazon, releasing carbon that has taken thousands of years to build up. Unlike carbon stored in forest biomass, which can be replaced within decades as vegetation regrows, peatland carbon lost to erosion is permanently removed. This represents a potentially significant but unquantified contribution to global carbon budgets. As climate change brings more intense rainfall and increasing river discharge, larger floods are expected to accelerate carbon removal from peatlands and floodplain forests through increased riverbank erosion. Quantifying these climate-driven changes alongside human alterations such as dam construction, deforestation, and channel dredging is essential for understanding carbon fluxes and improving carbon budgets.
Working in some of the most spectacular landscapes of the Peruvian Amazon, the successful candidate will investigate how river dynamics influence the storage, erosion, and transport of carbon within these geodiverse environments. The project combines hands-on fieldwork with cutting-edge technical and computational approaches, including remote sensing, automated data analysis, and the application of machine learning techniques.
Project goals
This project will quantify carbon removal from peatlands and forests by rivers in the Peruvian Amazon by:
Developing automated remote sensing workflows using Google Earth Engine (GEE) to map riverbank erosion and deposition using 40+ years of satellite imagery (Landsat, Sentinel, Planet) at monthly to annual timescales.
Conducting fieldwork campaigns along four rivers (Ucayali, Marañón, Tigre, and Chambira) with the Instituto de Investigaciones de la Amazonía Peruana (IIAP) to characterise riverbank properties and assess how carbon is being mobilised during flood events.
Integrating remote sensing observations with above-ground (forest biomass) and below-ground (peatland and mineral soil) carbon stock datasets, providing river-scale estimates of carbon removal.
Applying machine learning models to predict future change and establish mechanistic links between river-floodplain dynamics and carbon mobilisation. The workflow will be transferable, providing a framework that can be applied to tropical river-floodplain systems worldwide.
Skills, techniques and training
You will receive comprehensive training in:
Fieldwork: During repeat field visits to the Peruvian Amazon, you will learn how to sample sediment and organic material from riverbanks, and apply remote sensing techniques to characterise riverbank properties (e.g., repeat LiDAR scanning, time-lapse photography). Local experts from IIAP will ensure safe working in remote tropical environments.
Satellite remote sensing: You will develop advanced skills using Google Earth Engine for large-scale geospatial analysis, working with multi-sensor satellite data to track environmental change. You will develop programming skills in JavaScript and Python/R.
Laboratory analysis: Analytical techniques for measuring carbon content in sediment and organic materials.
Big data analytics and machine learning: You will handle large geospatial datasets and develop machine learning models to predict future riverbank erosion and carbon removal.
During a three-month bridge placement with our CASE partner RED YAKU, you will gain hands-on experience of consulting work. You will join RED YAKU’s team and contribute to delivering science-driven solutions to hydro-environmental challenges across South America.
These skills are in high demand across academic and non-academic roles (e.g., environmental consultancy, climate/carbon consultancy, Earth observation, conservation organisations, and natural capital services).
Notes and details of how to apply are available here: https://accedtp.ac.uk/how-to-apply/
All applicants to ACCE+ must complete an online application form (see the relevant webpages for full details per ACCE+ partner). This form consists of questions that replace a traditional CV, questions about the project/s you are applying to, and the questions that make up the ACCE+ guided personal statement proforma. The personal statement proforma questions are designed to standardise this part of the application to minimise the difference between those who are given support and those who are not. In addition, depending on which ACCE+ University you apply to, you may be asked to submit additional documents via email (all details are in the online form and the ACCE+ page for each University).
Link to application details: https://accedtp.ac.uk/acce-dla-opportunities-at-university-of-liverpool/
The challenge of understanding risk, increasing resilience and reducing societies exposure to, and impact from natural hazards is a global one. The reality we see today has created a demand for engineers who can work across disciplines and incorporate transdisciplinary approaches to engineering design, especially infrastructure systems under increased stress from climate change. The Department of Civil Engineering, in the Schulich School of Engineering at the University of Calgary is pleased to invite applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the area of Risk and Reliability for Natural Hazards. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2021 or mutually agreed upon date.
The successful applicant will align with the University of Calgary's Growth Through Focus strategic vision and support its strategic academic and research priorities of transdisciplinary scholarship, future-focused program delivery, and deeper community integration.
You will be an emerging scholar with an original, creative, innovative and forward-looking research program, with demonstrated excellence in Civil and/or Environmental Engineering. This will be evidenced by high-quality scholarly output and research impact that demonstrates the potential for independent research leading to peer-evaluated publications, securing of external research funding, active engagement with industry, and supervision of graduate students. You will be able to demonstrate a strong academic background with research expertise in Civil and/or Environmental Engineering, an ability to work as part of our highly-collaborative research teams, and preferably have participated in municipal, provincial, industrial and/or Indigenous community collaborative research.
With a proven track record in the field of disaster and risk mitigation, reliability and resilience, and a strong statistical and stochastic modelling background, you will have familiarity with predictive modeling, decision theory, and data-driven methodologies to characterize, model and predict the effect of natural hazards and their mutual interactions on the built environment. Preference will be given to candidates with a background in earth system modelling, climatology, hydro-meteorology and hydrology; and the application of these principles in modelling, engineering design and decision making. Areas of research interest should include one or more of the following:
* analysis and modelling of extreme events under climate non-stationarity, including designing new tools for flood and drought mitigation;
* socio-hydrological modelling of coupled human-natural systems and decision making under uncertainty; and/or
* improving the resiliency of communities and reducing risk to infrastructure, such as structural and non-structural mitigation measures that can reduce the risk imposed by natural hazards (e.g. flooding)
You will have a demonstrated ability to develop and teach a range of undergraduate and graduate courses core to engineering and on topics related to Civil, Sustainable and/or Environmental Engineering. You will actively contribute to teaching, curriculum development, graduate student supervision and mentoring, and are expected to provide service in support of the Department, School, University and Profession. As a member of the University of Calgary community, you will support, and contribute to, equity, diversity and inclusion and a positive working and learning environment.
To be eligible for consideration, candidates must hold a B.Sc. in Civil, Environmental Engineering, or equivalent Engineering degree and a Ph.D. in Civil or Environmental Engineering or a closely related discipline; have a strong research track record; and provide evidence of excellence in teaching. Relevant industrial experience is an asset. Candidates should have strong oral and written English communication skills. All candidates must be eligible for registration as a professional engineer with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA).
You will benefit from a rich ecosystem that includes world-class engineering scholars, a focus on entrepreneurship and innovation, and a university community that supports transdisciplinary research, partnerships and collaborations, and supports research and teaching excellence. You will have a unique opportunity to engage with the Urban Alliance, a partnership between the University of Calgary and the City of Calgary.
The climate needs bright minds. The Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) addresses crucial scientific questions in the fields of global change, climate impacts and sustainable development. It is one of the world's leading research institutions in its field and offers natural and social scientists from around the world an inspiring environment for excellent interdisciplinary research.
'''For the EU project TransformAr “Accelerating and upscaling transformational adaptation in Europe: Demonstration of water-related innovation packages” PIK is offering a full-time PostDoc position “Hydrological Modeller” (m/f/d)'''
(Position number: 36-2022 PostDoc Hydrological Modeller)
as part of the PIK working group “Hydroclimatic Risks”, starting as soon as possible.
The position '''is funded until September 2025'''. Remuneration is in accordance with the German public tariff scheme (TV-L Brandenburg), salary group E 13. This is a full-time position with a working time of 40 hours per week. The position can be filled on a part-time basis.
In particular, we are looking for '''a hydrological modeller with a strong background in hydrology, computation/modelling and also vegetation processes''' (natural vegetation and agriculture). The work includes the further development of an European-scale eco-hydrological model, as well as the performance of impact and adaptation studies in the context of the water – land – food – energy nexus and for hydrological extremes under climate change.
More details and the contacts can be found here:
https://www.pik-potsdam.de/de/aktuelles/stellen/postdoc-position-hydrological-modeller201d-m-f-d
Dr. Fred F. Hattermann <br>
Deputy Chair Research Domain II - Climate Resilience<br>
Head of Working Group Hydroclimatic Risks <br>
Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) <br>
Telegrafenberg A62 D-14473 Potsdam <br>
PO box: 60 12 03 D-14412 Potsdam <br>
e-mail: hattermann@pik-potsdam.de <br>
internet: http://www.pik-potsdam.de/members/fred <br>
The climate needs bright minds. The Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) addresses crucial scientific questions in the fields of global change, climate impacts and sustainable development. It is one of the world's leading research institutions in its field and offers natural and social scientists from around the world an inspiring environment for excellent interdisciplinary research.
'''For the EU project TransformAr “Accelerating and upscaling transformational adaptation in Europe: Demonstration of water-related innovation packages” PIK is offering a full-time PostDoc position “Hydrological Modeller” (m/f/d)
(Position number: 36-2022 PostDoc Hydrological Modeller)'''
as part of the PIK working group “Hydroclimatic Risks”, starting as soon as possible.
The position is '''funded until September 2025'''. Remuneration is in accordance with the German public tariff scheme (TV-L Brandenburg), salary group E 13. This is a full-time position with a working time of 40 hours per week. The position can be filled on a part-time basis.
In particular, we are looking for '''a hydrological modeller with a strong background in hydrology, computation/modelling and also vegetation processes''' (natural vegetation and agriculture). The work includes the further development of an European-scale eco-hydrological model, as well as the performance of impact and adaptation studies in the context of the water – land – food – energy nexus and for hydrological extremes under climate change.
More details and the contacts can be found here:
https://www.pik-potsdam.de/de/aktuelles/stellen/postdoc-position-hydrological-modeller201d-m-f-d
Dr. Fred F. Hattermann <br>
Deputy Chair Research Domain II - Climate Resilience<br>
Head of Working Group Hydroclimatic Risks <br>
Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) <br>
Telegrafenberg A62 D-14473 Potsdam <br>
PO box: 60 12 03 D-14412 Potsdam <br>
e-mail: hattermann@pik-potsdam.de <br>
internet: http://www.pik-potsdam.de/members/fred <br>
The contamination of the air, soil and water resources by pesticides used in agriculture has been largely observed in many regions. To remedy this situation, pressure-impact diagnostic methods are needed both to identify risk situations and to evaluate new agronomic and landscaping strategies that limit the use and dispersion of pesticides. Accordingly, mechanistic modelling approaches have been developed for several years to simulate the impact of cropping systems and the implementation of buffer zones (grass strips, ditches, hedges) on pesticide dispersion and contamination of air, soil and water resources at different scales (plot, catchment, territory). These approaches complement indicator approaches by allowing a more in-depth analysis of the pressure-impact relationship (quantification of contamination levels and temporal dynamics, consideration of threshold effects and complex interactions between dispersion processes, explicit approach to the different impacts of cropping systems). They also allow an analysis of their accuracy by comparison with observations from reference situations. However, these advantages have their counterparts: complexity of modelling, strong data requirements, difficulty of parameterization and calculation time. As a result, the applications of these models for real case studies are still relatively few. This situation is quite general for pesticide transfer models on a landscape scale, and in particular for hydrological models. A general challenge is therefore to develop modelling approaches that can be parameterized with the limited data currently available in agricultural watersheds and that are computation time efficient. This is of importance for consultancy agencies carrying out pressure-impact relationship diagnostics and for agronomists seeking territorial agricultural management strategies that limit the impacts of pesticide applications.
To answer this general challenge, the PhD project aims (i) at assessing the performance of application of a mechanistic landscape model of pesticide transfer in catchments with limited data and (ii) at developing a simplified mathematical form of the mechanistic model by a meta-modelling approach.
'''Specific objectives'''<br>
The PhD project aims to
# evaluate a hydrological model of pesticide transfer, MHYDAS-Pesticides, developed within the LISAH laboratory, under optimal conditions, using long-term data from a long term observatory (OMERE),
# to evaluate the potential use of MHYDAS-Pesticides in the context of reduced data, according to different modelling objectives, and
# to build and test a simplified numerical format of the MHYDAS-Pesticides model for different landscape and pedoclimatic configurations using metamodelling techniques.
'''Organization of the PhD thesis'''<br>
The PhD project is expected to last 3 years. It will take advantage (i) of the database of the OMERE environmental research observatory, including the catchments of Roujan (Hérault) and Kamech (Cap Bon, Tunisia), and of (ii) of the OpenFLUID platform for modelling landscape flows, both managed by the LISAH, and (iii) of computing resources at the Meso@LR intensive computing mesocenter. The project is also part of a scientific and industrial partnership for the development of operational approaches to diagnose the pressure-impact relationship on the scale of watersheds through collaboration with the Envilys company (http://www.envilys.com).
The responsabilities of the PhD student during this project will be to:
* operate mechanistic modelling of hydrological pesticide and apply numerical methods for sensitivity analysis, model calibration and meta-modelling
* disseminate results via peer-review publications and attendance of international conferences
* collaborate with other researchers and PhD students of his working team and develop national or international partnerships.
For more information, see uploaded document: https://csdms.colorado.edu/csdms_wiki/images/PhD_offer_UMR_LISAH_Montpellier-2020.pdf
The department includes 90 people of about 10 are professors. Our mission is to advance the understanding of forest ecosystem processes and to progress the principles of forest ecosystem management. For more information, http://www.slu.se/en/departments/forest-ecology-management/
The Swedish University of Agricultural Science, the Department of Forest Ecology and Management, is seeking outstanding candidates for a postdoc position in hydrological mapping with a focus on Artificial Intelligence. The project is aimed at reducing leakage of unwanted substances to the Baltic Sea and the research group is led by PI associate professor Anneli Ågren. The project is a collaboration between several projects linked to environmental monitoring and collaboration with agencies such as Swedish Geological Survey and the Swedish Forest Agency.
Project background and aims:
Forest management carried out close to streams and lakes, may increase the export of sediments, mercury and nutrients to downstream environments. Buffers and machine free areas near streams and lakes are commonly used to protect surface waters and mitigate excess leaching of unwanted substances to the sea. However, implementing these protective measures in practice can be complicated due to insufficient planning basis. The poor representation of the small scale hydrology on maps is a worldwide problem. In Sweden, for example, 64 % of wet areas in the forest and >80% of running waters are missing on current maps (1:12 500). With new better maps the planning of off-road driving, bioenergy extraction or design of forest buffers can be improved and thereby reduce the export of unwanted substances. In a pilot study we generated a machine learning model that could produce more accurate maps (84% accuracy). This Post Doc project aims at scaling up the mapping from demo areas and start testing and implementation on a national scale.
Duties:
The main aim of the project is to develop the next generation of hydrological maps (for stream networks and soil moisture) by combining high resolution digital elevation models with machine learning.
Qualifications:
The project is interdisciplinary in its nature and the doctoral degree could be in soil science, computer science, biostatistics or a subject relevant for the position.
Experience with the following topics is considered a merit:
1) Geographical information systems, 2) Demonstrable knowledge with programing mainly Python and R, 3) Experience with Machine Learning techniques, 4) Good statistics or math skills. It’s a merit to able to show good collaboration skills as well as working independently. Since research is conducted in an international research environment, the ability to collaborate and contribute to teamwork, and a very good command of the English language, both written and spoken, are key requirements.
A post-doc position is part of the career-path for junior researchers, therefore we are mostly searching for candidates with a doctoral degree less than three years old (excluding parental leave).
'''Place of work:''' Umeå
'''Form of employment:''' Temporary employment, 24 months
'''Extent:''' 100%
'''Starting date:'''February 1 2020 or according to agreement.
'''Application:''' We welcome your application no later than 2019-12-31, use the button below.
The application should contain the following two items written in English: 1) a cover letter describing yourself, your motivation for applying for the position, and a short description of what you want to work on during the post doc position, and why; (maximum 1 A4 page) 2) a CV describing your education, publications, and relevant work experience; and 3) a list of names and contact information for two references. 4) PhD certificate.
We particularly invite female candidates to apply to ensure gender balance.
'''Academic union representatives:''' https://internt.slu.se/en/my-employment/employee-associations/kontaktpersoner-vid-rekrytering/
The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) develops the understanding and sustainable use and management of biological natural resources. The university ranks well internationally within its subject areas. SLU is a research-intensive university that also offers unique degree programmes in for example rural development and natural resource management, environmental economics, animal science and landscape architecture.
SLU has just over 3,000 employees, 5,000 students and a turnover of SEK 3 billion. The university has invested heavily in a modern, attractive environment on its campuses in Alnarp, Umeå and Uppsala.
SLU is an equal opportunity employer.
'''Contact person:''' Anneli Ågren, firstname.lastname@slu.se
Anneli Ågren<br>
Researcher, Associate Professor<br>
PhD, Docent<br>
Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences<br>
Department of Forest Ecology and Management<br>
SLU<br>
Phone: +46 90 786 83 65, cellphone: +46 72 714 47 92<br>
anneli.agren@slu.se, www.slu.se<br>
The department of Agricultural Sciences at Clemson University has a departmental search to recruit 15 grad students in Water Resources/Stormwater Design, sensors and data acquisition, Agribusiness, Ag Education, etc. (please see attached). 1 Ph.D. student will work on application of machine learning for water system management (under my supervision collaboratively with other colleagues).
Minimum requirement for water system management position: BS and MS in Water Resources Engineering, Agricultural Engineering (Water), Civil Engineering (Water Resources), and Environmental Engineering. Publication record, strong programing and analytical background, and prior experience in water use management are preferred qualification.
As always, we encourage applications from women, disabled, and minority ethnic candidates. Please send your materials to our graduate program coordinator (Dr. Vassalos, mvassal@clemson.edu).
If you know any potential students please encourage them to apply!
Be safe,
Vidya
Vidya Samadi, Ph.D.<br>
Department of Agricultural Sciences<br>
CLEMSON UNIVERSITY<br>
Assistant Professor<br>
Water Resources Program<br> +
The department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at CUNY City College of New York is seeking applications for an assistant professor of geophysics broadly defined. We’d be delighted to see applications from candidates examining the surface expressions of solid earth dynamics, applying geophysical methods to characterize the critical zone or examine earth surface processes, and studying cryospheric and sea level dynamics, among other topics. Please consider applying before the December 11, 2025 deadline or sharing this advertisement with potential candidates in your networks.
Assistant Professor of Geophysics (Tenure-Track) - Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
The Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences (EAS) at The City College of New York (CCNY) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Geophysics. We welcome applicants whose research spans a broad range of geophysics, including but not limited to environmental geophysics, seismology, geodesy, geodynamics, near-surface geophysics, and geomagnetism. Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated experience applying field, observational, and/or computational methods to environmental problems - skills that many of our students find instrumental in securing employment.
Full posting: https://cuny.jobs/new-york-ny/assistant-professor-of-geophysics-tenure-track-earth-and-atmospheric-sciences/960377FEB9724DE483CE860FA42B7188/job/
Best regards,<br>
Kim
Kimberly Huppert (she/her)<br>
Assistant Professor of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences<br>
CUNY City College of New York and Graduate Center<br>
Marshak Science Building Room 718<br>
160 Convent Ave. New York, NY 10031<br>
khuppert@ccny.cuny.edu; https://www.ccny.cuny.edu/profiles/kimberly-huppert +
The department of Earth and Planetary Science is keen to hire in surface processes. Please apply! Do contact me if you have any questions. Deadline closes October 14.
The Department of Earth and Planetary Science at the University of California, Berkeley invites applications for an Assistant Professor Faculty position. We seek candidates from all areas of earth and planetary science, with an emphasis on either (1) earth and/or planetary surface and sedimentary processes in the present or past; (2) climate science including oceans, the cryosphere, and atmosphere on all time scales. Candidates whose research falls into one of these broad areas or their disciplinary interfaces are especially encouraged to apply. All candidates, regardless of the field in earth and planetary science, will be considered
Go to here to get started:
http://eps.berkeley.edu/news/position-open-assistant-professor-department-earth-planetary-science
thanks,
Bill
William E. Dietrich <br>
Professor <br>
Department of Earth and Planetary Science <br>
University of California <br>
Berkeley, CA 94720-4767 <br> +
The department of Environmental Science, Policy,and Management at the University of California, Berkeley seeks applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar in the Grantham Lab (https://ourenvironment.berkeley.edu/people/ted-grantham), in the area of environmental streamflow modeling. We are inviting applications for a postdoctoral scholar to join a research team working to quantify and implement environmental flows in California rivers. The postdoc will lead the development of statewide hydrologic models to predict seasonal flow dynamics in California streams. Under the mentorship of the PI, the candidate will compile relevant datasets and develop a hydrologic modeling approach to predict expected, natural streamflow across California’s stream network, evaluate model uncertainty, and build reproducible and transparent modeling frameworks. The candidate will lead preparation of peer-reviewed manuscripts and have opportunities to explore independent lines of research inquiry. The candidate will interact extensively with project partners working on development of the California Environmental Flows Framework (https://ceff.ucdavis.edu/) and will be based at UC Berkeley in the Department of Environmental Science, Policy, and Management. The candidate will also have opportunities to collaborate with researchers at the Eric and Wendy Schmidt Center for Data Science and the Environment (https://dse.berkeley.edu/).
For more information about the position and how to apply, visit: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05228
Ted Grantham<br>
Dept. Environmental Science, Policy, and Management<br>
130 Mulford Hall #3114, Berkeley, CA 94720<br>
University of California, Berkeley; Ohlone Land (https://cejce.berkeley.edu/ohloneland)<br>
(e)tgrantham@berkeley.edu<br>
ESPM (https://ourenvironment.berkeley.edu/); Grantham Lab (https://ourenvironment.berkeley.edu/people/ted-grantham)<br>
COEQWAL Project (https://coeqwal.berkeley.edu/); Cannabis Research Center (https://crc.berkeley.edu/)<br>
California Environmental Flows Framework (https://ceff.ucdavis.edu/)<br>
The department of Geological Sciences at the University of Florida, located in Gainesville, is currently hiring a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Earth Surface Processes.
We would be grateful if you would help us spread the word by sharing the application link below:
https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/537676/lecturersenior-lecturer-in-earth-surface-processes
Thank you for your help.
Best, Sean
Seonkyoo (Sean) Yoon, Ph.D.<br>
Assistant Professor<br>
Department of Geological Sciences<br>
University of Florida<br>
skyoon5423@gmail.com<br> +
The department, the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (SoMAS) at Stony Brook University, is currently looking to hire an Assistant Professor in marine coastal geology. We're really hoping we can get someone who is interested in coastal sediment transport processes, including the sediment dynamics of shorelines, beaches, barrier islands, estuaries, and continental shelves. More information about the job can be found here: https://apply.interfolio.com/153984. The application deadline is November 15, 2024.
Do you know anyone who may be interested in the position? Would really appreciate you sharing with any early career individuals who might be a good fit. It'd be exciting to have someone local to collaborate with on regional sediment transport issues!
Thanks!<br>
Jack
Jacqueline (Jack) McSweeney, Ph.D. <br>
Assistant Professor <br>
School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences<br>
Stony Brook University <br>
website: jmcsweeney34.com<br>
she/her pronouns<br> +
