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We are looking for a motivated and talented post-doc researcher wishing to expand modelling capabilities including the energy and agricultural component of water uses.
Please have a look at:
https://www.santannapisa.it/sites/default/files/2023-05/call_id_3614_english_version%20.pdf
and do contact me at rudy.rossetto@santannapisa.it in case you need more infos or you wish to apply.
Rudy Rossetto <br>
Crop Science Research Center<br>
Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna<br>
56122 San Giuliano Terme (Pisa)<br>
Italy<br> +
We are looking for a motivated post-doctoral researcher to develop a 3-D landscape evolution model to explore how groundwater seepage can be a significant geomorphic agent offshore.
The successful candidate:
* will work in close co-operation with geologists, geophysicists and hydrogeologists who are developing a 3D continental margin evolution model
* should be self-motivated, organised, able to work independently and in line with established deadlines, and have good interpersonal and communication skills
* will be expected to produce work of publishable quality for high-impact, peer-reviewed journals.
The position is available for a period of 1 year.
The required qualifications include:
# A PhD in numerical geology, computational sciences, physics, engineering or a related field of research;
# Experience in landscape evolution modelling;
# Be proficient in one or more programming languages (e.g., Fortran, Python, Matlab).
Interested candidates should get in touch with Aaron Micallef (amicallef@geomar.de) as soon as possible for more information. +
We are looking for a motivated postdoc to fill a well-funded two-years postdoc opportunity in the frame of the MATRICs-TRAC research projects. The postdoc will work with state-of-the-art numerical climate carbon cycle and geodynamic models to assess the climatic effects of CO2 emissions from the Neo-Tethyan margin throughout the early Cenozoic. Recent developments on the GEOCLIM model allow to quantify several effects potentially affecting the carbon cycle during Eocene perturbations – in particular, the way we account for CO2 emissions, physical erosion due to mountain uplift but also the spatially resolved climate with the use of the IPCC-class model CM5A2 with several potential emerging processes (interactions with shallow water platform as potential organic carbon sink, explicit lithology, vegetation feedbacks).
Possible approaches may thus include, but are not limited to:
* Compilation of geological data and adaptation/application of existing codes as well as new algorithms and softwares development to geodynamics-climate interactions,
* Implementation and deployment of likely scenarios of mountain uplift and continental drift, including sensitivity scenarios to classical unconstrained key points (marine gateways, CO2 emissions, orbital parameters),
* Optimization of workflows including improved data processing, development of platforms to analyze large model outputs, construction of adjoint models (for models of the lithosphere thermal structure), as well as other computational and data science tasks of interest to the study of geodynamics-climate interactions.
Preferred qualifications include PhD in Earth or computational sciences, applied math, engineering, physics, or a related field, demonstrated research experience in geodynamics - climate interactions (at any timescale), proficiency in at least one common programming language (e.g., C/C++, Python, F90), ability to work independently under established deadlines and as part of a team, strong interpersonal communications skills, ability to travel to partner and collaborator institutions, relevant conferences, etc. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
'''General Infos'''<br>
Advisors: P. Sternai and Y. Donnadieu<br>
Location: University of Milano-Bicocca and CEREGE (Aix en Provence, France)<br>
Duration: 24 months (with mid-term evaluation) <br>
Net Salary (including health insurance): 25-35 k€/year depending on the number of years after PhD and on the experience <br>
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled<br>
Beginning of the project: As soon as possible
Send CV, interest letter and email address of 2 referees directly to:
* pietro.sternai@unimib.it
* donnadieu@cerege.fr
Pietro Sternai<br>
Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences<br>
University of Milano-Bicocca<br>
Piazza della Scienza 4<br>
I-20126 Milano <br>
Italy<br>
We are looking for a motivated research associate (PhD student) in the fields of river ecosystem optimization and sustainable hydraulic engineering. The research work focuses on the numerical and/or physical modeling of hydro-morphodynamic processes (two positions):
* Numerical modelling: https://www.stellenwerk-stuttgart.de/en/node/304660
* Physical modelling: https://www.stellenwerk-stuttgart.de/en/node/304658
The position is in the Institute for Modelling Hydraulic and Environmental System (IWS) / Dept. of Hydraulic Engineering and Water Resources Management of the University of Stuttgart (Germany). German language proficiency is not required, but willingness to learn German is desirable.
Applicants should email their application (brief statement of interest and experience, CV, and transcripts) to abt1-bewerbung@iws.uni-stuttgart.de. The successful applicant will receive a competitive salary in accordance with the public pay scale (TVL E13, 100% employment rate). For further questions email to sebastian.schwindt@iws.uni-stuttgart.de (numerical modelling) or stefan.haun@iws.uni-stuttgart.de (physical modelling). The application deadline is on April 5, 2020.
The University of Stuttgart wishes to increase the number of females in science and therefore encourages women to apply. Handicapped applicants will be given preference in the case of equal qualifications. The Central Administration of the University of Stuttgart is responsible for recruitment. Please note that by submitting your application you consent to the storage and use of your personal data for a specific purpose. +
We are looking for a new Managing Director for our DOE-funded Southeast Texas Urban Integrated Field Lab (SETx-UIFL). We had a great Managing Director so far who landed a faculty position and will be leaving us very soon.
Our center studies the compounding effects of flooding and air pollution under future climate scenarios in Southeast Texas. We are looking for someone with a MS or PhD and with experience in any of the multiple disciplines involved in this project and with applications of flooding and air pollution. The position with more details is posted here: https://utaustin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UTstaff/job/PICKLE-RESEARCH-CAMPUS/Managing-Director_R_00034256.
Cheers!<br>
Paola
PAOLA PASSALACQUA, Professor<br>
Leland Barclay Fellowship in Engineering<br>
Lead PI SETx-UIFL (https://setx-uifl.org/)<br>
Planet Texas 2050 (https://bridgingbarriers.utexas.edu/planet-texas-2050) Chair<br>
CAEE Graduate Advisor<br>
The University of Texas at Austin<br>
Maseeh Dept. of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering<br>
Center for Water and the Environment<br>
Dept. of Earth and Planetary Sciences<br>
PassaH2O Group (https://sites.google.com/site/passalacquagroup/home)<br> +
We are looking for a post-doc in catchment biogeochemistry and hydrology to measure and model the effects of drought and irrigation on nutrient accumulation and losses from arable catchments. This 2-year position is available at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences in Uppsala from May-June 2025.
https://www.slu.se/en/about-slu/work-at-slu/jobs-vacancies/?rmpage=job&rmjob=12408&rmlang=UK
Best wishes,
Magdalena Bieroza +
We are looking for a postdoc as part of our ongoing EU H2020 project (DOWN2EARTH), which is suitable for someone with skills in vegetation or ecohydrological modelling (ideally with Python). Specifically, we’re looking for someone who will develop, test, and implement a new regional vegetation model for the Horn of Africa drylands within our dryland hydrology model. The position is based at Cardiff Univ but will be working in collaboration with me and others at Univ of Bristol.
https://krb-sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?partnerid=30011&siteid=5460&PageType=JobDetails&jobid=2093104
Deadline is 17th October.
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Michael Bliss Singer, PhD, PH (Professional Hydrologist)<br>
Professor, School of Earth and Environmental Sciences<br>
Deputy Director, Water Research Institute<br>
Head, Centre for Resilience and Environmental Change<br>
Director, MSc: Water in a Changing World<br>
Cardiff University, Park Place, Cardiff CF10 3AT, United Kingdom<br>
Researcher, Earth Research Institute, UC Santa Barbara<br> +
We are looking for a postdoc in hydroclimatology to work on land surface models. Details are below.
'''PROJECT'''<br>
Surface water availability varies across Quebec (Canada) as a function of climate, land cover, and water use. Our ability to anticipate its evolution in the context of climate change depends, among other things, on the capacity of climate models to accurately represent the processes that govern water and energy budgets at the Earth's surface. Climate models play a central role in this projection by allowing us to simulate the effects of climate change on precipitation patterns, evapotranspiration, snowmelt, and water flow in rivers and lakes. To be reliable, a climate model must accurately represent these processes and their interactions with the atmosphere. Indeed, energy, moisture, and momentum fluxes at the lower boundary of the atmosphere can have significant effects on the simulated climate. Land surface models (also known as surface schemes) are responsible for providing these fluxes across the soil-biosphere-atmosphere interface in climate models. As in the case of the Canadian model CLASSIC (Canadian Land Surface Scheme Including Carbon cycle), land surface models have undergone rapid development in recent years, especially with the inclusion of biogeochemical cycles and a dynamic representation of vegetation.
The goal of this postdoctoral fellowship is to gain a thorough understanding of the quality of information produced by these land surface models. By comparing simulations produced using different schemes and different spatial resolutions, we will be able to assess how variations in topography, vegetation and the presence of water affect water and energy balances across the province of Quebec. This will be achieved by taking advantage of recent developments within the various simulation platforms operated by Ouranos, which allow the comparison of different surface models such as CLASS, CLASSIC and SVS (Soil Vegetation Snow). This postdoctoral fellowship is an opportunity to improve our understanding of modeled climate processes and thus contribute to the sustainable management of water resources in the face of future climate challenges.
'''CONDITIONS'''<br>
Funding of 60,000 CAD/year available for 2 years. Target start date: January 2025. The successful candidate will be supervised by Professor Daniel Nadeau (Université Laval) and co-supervised by Dr. Biljana Music (Ouranos). He or she will be based at Ouranos' office in Montreal.
'''INSTITUTIONS'''<br>
Université Laval is the oldest French-language university in North America. It is home to some 48,000 students in 17 faculties, 60 departments and schools, and nearly 400 undergraduate and graduate programs in all fields of knowledge. Ouranos is a consortium on regional climatology and adaptation to climate change, acting as a frontier organization between the scientific community and those involved in adaptation in the province of Quebec, Canada. It includes some 450 members from a wide range of backgrounds and disciplines, from research to practice.
'''REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS'''
* PhD degree in atmospheric sciences, engineering, physics, geography or similar discipline
* Experience in numerical modeling
* Motivation, teamwork and communication skills
* Programming experience (Python, R, Matlab or equivalent)
'''APPLICATION'''<br>
Please send an e-mail to Prof. Daniel Nadeau (daniel.nadeau@gci.ulaval.ca) and Dr. Biljana Music (music.biljana@ouranos.ca) with your CV, a short cover letter, examples of previous research (e.g., published articles) and the names of two references.
Thank you and best regards,<br>
Daniel<br>
Daniel Nadeau, P.Eng., Ph.D. <br>
Professor<br>
Director of undergrad studies in Water Engineering<br>
Department of Civil and Water Engineering<br>
Laval University<br>
Quebec City, QC, Canada<br>
Room 2990, Adrien-Pouliot Bldg<br>
Website (https://sites.google.com/view/hydrometul/home)<br>
We are looking for a postdoctoral researcher to work at the University of Louisiana on two newly NSF-funded research projects on flood risk modeling and how flood-risk research helps the most vulnerable communities in the face of climate extremes.
The projects provide unique opportunities for working with interdisciplinary researchers from multiple US states and universities (University of Alabama, Louisiana State University, Tulane University, Tuskegee University, and Jackson State), as well as international universities from Canada (McGill University) and the UK (Imperial College and Center for Ecology and Hydrology).
For more information about the postdoc position, desired skills, and how to apply, please see this link: https://lnkd.in/g2Kk4QGU.
https://louisiana.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/4026?c=louisiana
More information about the research projects can be found here:
https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=2418434&HistoricalAwards=false
https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=2426270&HistoricalAwards=false
Emad Habib, PhD, PE Theriot Endowed Chair in Engineering HydrologyProfessor, Department of Civil Engineering Director, Louisiana Watershed Flood Center<br>
Director, Institute for Coastal and Water ResearchUniversity of Louisiana at Lafayette
PO Box 42291, Lafayette LA, USA <br>
emad.habib@louisiana.edu<br> +
We are looking for a postdoctoral scholar to join our group. Please share widely with anyone interested in combining remote sensing tools and mechanics of sediment transport to understand river mobility. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. The job ad is here: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02540, and the details are also pasted below. Thank you!
'''POSITION DESCRIPTION'''<br>
The Surface Processes Group at UC Santa Barbara is looking to hire a postdoctoral scientist to join their team. The successful candidate will work on the global analysis of satellite imagery to characterize river mobility and understand how river mobility will respond to climate change and human interference. The successful candidate will develop and apply new/existing methods to extract binary maps of river water from satellite imagery (including NASA Landsat, ESA Sentinel, Planet Imagery), and apply the new analysis tools developed by our group (e.g., extracting bank-migration vector fields using particle image velocimetry) to characterize river migration patterns across the world. The successful candidate will also engage in outreach activities by developing short courses for high school and undergraduate students, and provide mentorship to undergraduate and graduate students within the team.
The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching, and service as appropriate to the position.
'''QUALIFICATIONS'''<br>
'''Basic qualifications''' (required at time of application)<br>
Applicants must have completed all requirements for a PhD program (or equivalent) except the dissertation in Earth Sciences or related field at time of application
'''Additional qualifications''' (required at time of start)<br>
PhD in Earth Sciences or related field at time of employment.
The search committee will focus only on applicants that have cited a graduation/Ph.D. conferral date of "August 1, 2023 or within 2 months of anticipated start date.
'''Preferred qualifications'''<br>
* Proficient in coding, machine learning
* Prior experience with remote sensing
* strong publication record
* enthusiasm and interest in remote sensing methods and application to river evolution
* strong background in sediment transport mechanics and geomorphology (as per the Cover Letter content),
'''APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS'''<br>
'''Document requirements'''<br>
* Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
* Cover Letter
* Statement of Research - 2 Page Limit
'''Reference requirements'''<br>
* 3-5 required (contact information only)
Please provide the name and email address for 3-5 references in order to complete your application. Candidates that meet most or all of the Preferred Qualifications will be screened and letters of recommendation will be solicited for these candidates.
Apply link: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02540<br>
Help contact: swalker@ucsb.edu
'''CAMPUS INFORMATION'''<br>
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Vamsi Ganti<br>
Assistant Professor in Geomorphology and Land Surface Processes<br>
Department of Geography<br>
University of California, Santa Barbara<br>
4810 Ellison Hall, Santa Barbara, CA 93106<br>
http://geomorph.geog.ucsb.edu<br>
We are looking for a prospective PhD student in Land Surface Modelling with a focus on forest ecosystems and climate change. This position is part of the collaborative project MW³, funded by WaldKlimaFonds (https://www.waldklimafonds.de/), which aims to develop a forest monitoring system to detect growth responses of important forest ecosystems in Central Europe to climatic extreme events. The PhD position is available from the 1st of January 2024 onwards.
Please use the link below for a complete job description and for sending the application:
https://www.fz-juelich.de/de/karriere/stellenangebote/2023D-106
Best regards,
Heye Bogena and Harrie-Jan Hendricks Franssen<br>
PD Dr. Heye Bogena<br>
Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH<br>
Agrosphere Institute (IBG-3)<br>
52425 Jülich<br>
Germany<br>
E-mail: h.bogena@fz-juelich.de<br>
https://www.fz-juelich.de/en/ibg/ibg-3/forschung/terrestrial-observation-platforms<br>
www.tereno.net<br> +
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Postdoctoral Researcher in Hydrological Modelling to join the EcoHydroInformatics Reserch group at the University of Galway, Ireland. This position is funded by Met Éireann and is available immediately. The currently available funding will support a full-time 1-year (12 month) Postdoctoral position, with potential for an extension, subject to funding.
'''Job Description:'''<br>
The successful candidate will be based at the University of Galway and contribute towards a recently awarded project in the field of flood modelling.
'''Duties:'''
* Conduct research (both independently and as part of a team) in the area of hydrological modelling of floods.
* Perform statistical analysis of extreme events.
* Develop hydrological modelling-based forecasting tools.
* Produce output maps in GIS environment.
* Contribute to the writing of scientific papers and reports for international journals and progress reporting to other researchers and industry partners.
'''Salary:''' Postdoctoral Researcher/Research Associate salary scale €46,305 - €59,063 per annum, (subject to the project’s funding limitations), and pro rata for shorter and/or part-time contracts.
'''To apply:''' Please go to
https://www.universityofgalway.ie/human-resources/links/011580/
For informal enquiries, please contact Dr. Indiana Olbert at Indiana.olbert@universityofgalway.ie
Closing date for receipt of applications is 17:00 (Irish Time) on 23rd February 2026.
Best regards,<br>
Indie +
We are looking for an experimental hydrologist who will focus on rivers and deltas that are characterized by rapid socio-economic development.
'''Job description'''<br>
The Assistant Professor in urbanising rivers and deltas will build the empirical basis to address some typical issues such as flooding, effect of urbanisation on hydrological processes, droughts, salt intrusion, and subsidence.
Within this topic, the successful candidate is given the opportunity to develop an own research line, complementing ongoing global-change-related research at Delft University of Technology.
The key job responsibilities of a successful candidate for this Assistant Professorship include:
* Research: Delivering high quality, internationally leading research leading to improved and innovative observation methods, ideally combining different sources of information (in situ, remote sensing, models) and aiming at improved management of water resources. (Co-)supervising PhD and MSc students is an intrinsic part of the job, as well as disseminating research outcomes, among others via internationally leading journals and conferences.
* Education: Contributing to the organization and teaching of relevant courses in the BSc programmes of Civil Engineering and Applied Earth Sciences and the Environmental Engineering MSc programme. This includes the opportunity to introduce new content and teaching methods matching the candidate’s expertise and interests in the recently renewed MSc programme. Preparing, supervising and assessing of BSc and MSc student projects is part of the position too.
* Valorization: Initiating projects and obtaining funding for new research and/or education projects. We encourage proactive engagement with both private and government sectors, i.e. industry, business and community partners for societal impact.
* Organization: Contributing to organizational and administrative activities and committees within the Department of Water Management and the Faculty of Civil Engineering and Geosciences.
'''Requirements'''<br>
We are seeking a highly motivated and qualified colleague to join our team as an experimental hydrologist. The ideal candidate will focus on rivers and/or deltas that are characterized by rapid socio-economic development.
To be considered for this position, we expect you to:
* Hold a PhD in a relevant area of science or engineering such as Water Management, Civil or Rural Engineering, Hydrology, Environmental and/or Earth Science, and Applied Physics;
* Demonstrate a proven ability to deliver high-quality research as evidenced by their publication record;
* Possess a good understanding of the higher education environment, including diversity and inclusion values;
* Have the capacity to communicate effectively with peers, students, and stakeholders.
For more information, see:
bit.ly/UrbanizingRiversDeltas
Nick van de Giesen<br>
Water Resources Engineering<br>
Delft University of Technology <br>
n.c.vandegiesen@tudelft.nl<br>
We are looking for candidates for two fully funded PhD positions in the hydrology group, faculty of Geosciences, Utrecht University.
To apply and for more information, please find the links below.
Atmospheric, Oceanic and Land Drivers of Multi-year Droughts Under Climate Change: https://uu.nl/en/organisation/working-at-utrecht-university/jobs/phd-position-on-atmospheric-oceanic-and-land-drivers-of-multi-year-droughts-under-climate-change-10…
Quantifying the Role of Vegetation during Multi-year Droughts: https://uu.nl/en/organisation/working-at-utrecht-university/jobs/phd-position-on-quantifying-the-role-of-vegetation-on-drought-duration-propagation-and-recovery-for
Application deadline 31 March 2023
Regards,<br>
Niko Wanders<br> +
We are looking for five postdocs working on coastal eco-morphodynamic model development and application in the Gulf area. Please apply under the following link:
https://lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/LSU/job/1110-S-River-Road-Suite-100/Postdoctoral-Researcher_R00110267
Best,<br>
Muriel<br>
m.brueckner111@gmail.com +
We are looking for strong students to begin a PhD with a focus on the development of novel AI/ML models for hydrological prediction or optimization of water distribution systems. Positions will be fully-funded for four years.
Specific details about the project will be discussed with candidates based on their background and interests. Skills and experience sought for the positions include:
* Strong familiarity and demonstrated experience with PyTorch, TensorFlow, Keras and other similar libraries
* Previous experience with common deep learning architectures (LSTM, Transformers, CNN)
* Probabilistic methods
* Reinforcement learning
* Physics-informed machine learning (would be ideal, but not necessary)
Qualifications include a Masters in the areas of civil engineering, environmental engineering, water resources engineering, or a related field.
We are looking to fill one of the positions immediately; thus, preference will be given to qualified Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents. The other position can be filled as late as Fall 2025, but Spring 2025 is ideal.
If interested, please send your CV and cover letter to John Quilty and we will reach out soon to qualified candidates.
All the best,
John
John Quilty, Ph.D., P.Eng.<br>
Sinnathamby Professor in AI for Sustainable Solutions<br>
Assistant Professor<br>
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering<br>
University of Waterloo<br>
https://uwaterloo.ca/civil-environmental-engineering/profile/jquilty<br>
johnmquilty@gmail.com +
We are looking for talented researchers eager to engage with stimulating environments and challenges:
https://cmccfoundation.applytojob.com/apply/68ifdTFbOx/12534-PostdocJunior-Researcher-On-Hydrologicalhydraulic-Modelling
The CMCC Foundation, the Euro-Mediterranean Center on Climate Change, is an international research center with various locations in Italy focused on understanding the interaction between climate change and society.
In CMCC, the Institute for Climate Resilience (IRC) is deeply engaged in interdisciplinary research at the intersection of climate, ecosystems, and society, to support operational (shorter term) to strategic (longer term) decisions, planning, and investments towards climate-resilient development. This also involves synergic mitigation, disaster risk reduction and adaptation pathways.
I remain available for any further details<br>
Regards<br>
Guido Rianna <br>
guido.rianna80@gmail.com<br> +
We are looking for two awesome individuals to join us at Texas State University, one at the Asst Prof level in Physical Geography and one at the Full/Assoc Prof level in Environmental/Physical Geography. Both ads are broad, but note that we are giving preference to Water Resources for the Asst Prof ad. The Full/Assoc Prof ad is aimed at Landscape Ecologists, Watershed Scientists, or anyone else who uses sophisticated modeling techniques to investigate biophysical processes that are important for env mgt or natural resource use. For questions about the Full/Assoc Prof position, please contact me at Jason.Julian@txstate.edu. For questions about the Asst Prof position, please contact Dr. Ben Zhan at Zhan@txstate.edu.
Link to Full/Assoc Prof position: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/25265
Link to Asst Prof position: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/25264
The Department of Geography at Texas State University has 39 full-time faculty members, over 500 undergraduate majors in BA and BS programs and over 120 graduate students in our Master of Science (MS), Master of Applied Geography (MAG), and PhD programs in Geography, Geographic Education, and Geographic Information Science. The Department of Geography is part of the College of Liberal Arts. Texas State University is located in San Marcos, a city of about 65,000 residents situated in the beautiful Central Texas Hill Country, 30 miles south of Austin and 48 miles north of San Antonio. The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching classifies Texas State University as a “Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity,” the second-highest designation for research institutions in the United States. Texas State University is located in the burgeoning Austin-San Antonio corridor, and, with ~39,000 students, is among the largest universities in the state. With a diverse campus community including 50% of the student body from ethnic minorities, Texas State is one of the top 13 producers of Hispanic baccalaureate graduates in the nation and a doctoral-granting Emerging Research University. Additional information about Texas State and its nationally recognized academic programs is available at www.txstate.edu.
Looking forward to outstanding applications,<br>
Jason
Jason Julian, PhD<br>
Professor & Associate Chair<br>
Department of Geography<br>
Texas State University
We are looking for two graduate students (1 Phd, 1 MS) to work on a project on improving hydrologic predictions in mountainous areas (see attachment for details).
The students will be part of interdisciplinary degree programs and will have the scientifically diverse Department of Ecosystem Science and Management as their home department. The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie in southeastern Wyoming.
Start date would be the fall semester 2021.
For questions, please contact Dr. Fabian Nippgen (fnippgen@uwyo.edu) or Dr. Ginger Paige (gpaige@uwyo.edu). +
We are looking for two motivated and excellent PhD or Postdoc to integrate the ERC-funded FEASIBLe (Finding how Earthquakes And Storms Impact the Building of Landscapes) project led by Philippe Steer. The two positions are expected to start in September 2019.
'''1) Mechanics of landslide triggering, landslide reactivation and the volume budget of large earthquakes (advisors: Philippe Steer, Dimitri Lague, Harsha Bhat)'''
Landslides are the most obvious and instantaneous manifestations of the impact of earthquakes or storms on landscapes. However, two major scientific obstacles prevent an accurate understanding of the impact of these extreme events on hillslope mass wasting processes and landscape dynamics: a direct estimation of total landslide volume and a mechanical-based theory of landslide-triggering. On a longer-term basis, landslide reactivation and how the location of new landslides is influenced by the location of older landslides remain poorly constrained. Vegetation and its growth over previous landslide scars and deposits is probably crucial for mechanically strengthening weakened lithologies and soil and for the mobility of the produced sediments.
'''2) The landscape “grain”: from rock fracturing to the grain-size distribution of river sediments and implications for erosion (advisors: Philippe Steer, Dimitri Lague)'''
Moutain rocks are generally characterized by fractures that developed at the millimeter scale to the crustal scale. It has long been postulated that the geometry of the fracture network likely controls river erosion efficiency and the shape and distribution of the sediment size entering the fluvial network. This is pivotal as the size-distribution of sediments plays a major role on the ability of the landscapes to digest the sediment produced by extreme events (earthquakes, storms). Despite its importance, the role of fracturing on erosion has never been explicitly demonstrated and no theoretical model has been proposed to include fracturing in the laws of landscape erosion and sediment production. The aim of this project is to fill this important gap. This work will strongly rely on the use of time-lapse Lidar and SFM point cloud data that opens an exciting prospects to use large volume of data at unprecedented resolution to measure grain size and fracture geometry.
Scientific and technical skills required by the candidates:
Candidates are expected to be trained in Earth Sciences and/or in (Geo)physics with preferably a solid background in Geomorphology, Rock Mechanics, Numerical Modelling and Remote Sensing. For application at the PhD level, a Master diploma equivalent is required. Ability to work in an international environment, to communicate and to write scientific papers are expected. Although prior knowledge of French is not mandatory, spoken and written English proficiency is needed. Visits to other institutions and field trips in France and abroad are expected.
Rennes and its University: As the capital of Brittany, Rennes is the beating heart of the regional economy. Boasting international reach, Rennes is the largest higher education centre in the north west of France, with 66,000 students. Working closely with businesses and with over 5,000 researchers, this ecosystem fuels high-level research and innovation. Just 90 minutes from Paris and under an hour from both Saint-Malo and bay of Mont Saint-Michel, Rennes is famous for being a lively city. Ranked as best French city for quality of life by a European study, Rennes is reputed for its rich cultural calendar, the diversity of its heritage, its contemporary art programme and its vibrant student scene.
How to apply?
To apply, please send an email to philippe.steer@univ-rennes1.fr with your CV and a motivation letter.
