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We are looking for two postdoctoral researchers to expand our team at the group of Marine and Fluvial Systems at the University of Twente. The first postdoc project will focus on the effect of riverbank vegetation on flow dynamics and the second project will investigate the implications of post-storm morphological changes on river dynamics and flood safety.
More details about the projects and the application process can be found in this link:
https://utwentecareers.nl/en/vacancies/497/2-postdoc-positions-impacts-of-floods-and-vegetation-on-river-dynamics/ +
We are looking to appoint a skilled and motivated post-doctoral researcher to an exciting new project on the island of Borneo, Malaysia (see full decsription in the attached PDF). The post-holder should have field experience of assessing river sediment loads, especially the fine fractions transported in suspension. The post is for 3 years, and is based at the University of Nottingham’s Malaysia campus in Kuala Lumpur. The project is focussed on the Baleh River, which situated within the headwaters of the Rajang Basinl in the State of Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo.
The post-holder will be responsible for collecting field data needed to help understand fine sediment loads and transport dynamics in this large river. Their role will be to help assess how much fine sediment the river is carrying and the flow conditions that are most important for this transport. We are seeking someone with field experience related to sediment transport monitoring (installation of equipment, calibration, direct sampling); skills in any other aspects of fluvial geomorphology and/or hydraulic modelling would be advantageous but are not essential. The work will feed into a larger project that aims to identify critical, habitat-forming processes in the river and, in turn, identify functionally important flows.
The overall aim of this project is to identify a set of flows that drive geomorphic processes and thermal dynamics in the river and which are therefore important for shaping habitat conditions. This is a high impact research project, the first of its kind in Malaysia, and represents a collaboration between academics and Sarawak Energy Berhad. The work will focus on a 25-km reach immediately downstream from the proposed dam site.
'''The post and application procedure'''<br>
The Post-doctoral Fellow will focus on understanding fine sediment dynamics in the river, assessing suspended sediment loads and developing fine sediment budgets for study sites. The work will involve installation of monitoring equipment, field data collection and data analysis. He/she is expected to take a lead role in preparing papers for publication. He/she will work as part of a team of four researchers on the project, and will be supervised by academics at University of Nottingham Malaysia (Prof Chris Gibbins) and from the Fluvial Dynamic Research Group (RIUS) at the University of Lleida, Spain (Drs Ramon J Batalla and Damia Vericat).
The Post-Doctoral Fellow will be based in the School of Environmental and Geographical Sciences at University of Nottingham’s Malaysia (UNM) campus, on the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur https://www.nottingham.edu.my/EGS/index.aspx. Salary is RM 8000 (Malaysian Ringgit) per month; this is a generous salary which sits within the range of that given to Assistant Professors at UNM. You will benefit from private medical insurance while employed on the project. Contact Prof. Chris Gibbins christopher.gibbins@Nottingham.edu.my for an informal discussion about the project.
To apply, please send a CV and letter; the letter should outline your relevant skills, experience, and your motivation for applying (christopher.gibbins@Nottingham.edu.my). The post will remain open until an appointment is made, so please submit an application at your earliest convenience.
Best<br>
Damià Vericat (on behalf of all project participants)
We are looking to fill 2 PhD positions in links between tectonics and surface processes of rifts (Gulf of Suez) and foreland fold and thrust belts including salt (Pyrenees, Sivas).
The positions are part of the newly funded EU Doctoral Network INITIATE. https://www.initiate-dn.eu/index.html
Best wishes<br>
Ritske Huismans, Delphine Rouby<br>
'''DC11: 3D evolution of foreland fold-and-thrust belts, links between deposition, salt tectonics and climate, including orography: southern Pyrenees and other salt bearing orogenic systems'''
This PhD will be based at Bergen University with academic secondments to Barcelona University.
Contact Ritske Huismans (Ritske.huismans@uib.no) for more information.
See for more information and application procedure: https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/287972
Or at: PhD Research Fellow in Geodynamics and Surface Processes (270357); University of Bergen
'''DC12: Stratigraphic signature of the 3D evolution of rift systems (Suez Rift) following the Neogene climate change'''
This PhD will be based at Toulouse University with academic secondments to Bergen University.
Contact Delphine Rouby (delphine.rouby@get.omp.eu) for more information.
See for more information and application procedure: https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Offres/Doctorant/UMR5563-DELROU-007/Default.aspx?lang=EN
The positions are part of the new Marie Skłodowska-Curie Action - Doctoral Network INITIATE (https://www.initiate-dn.eu/) dedicated to Climate - Tectonics interactions using Big Data and Numerical models funding 13 doctoral candidates. INITIATE brings together 5 academic beneficiaries: University of Bergen, CNRS, University of Barcelona, University of Potsdam, and Helmholtz-Centre Potsdam - German Research Centre GFZ. It also includes 13 partners from the academic world (Université Paul Sabatier Toulouse III, IFP Energies nouvelles, University of Athens), the public sector (Institut of Cartography of Catalogna, UNESCO Geoparc Orígens, The Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate), the energy industry (TotalEnergies, Repsol, Aker BP ASA,Equinor, Vulcan Energy Resources) and satellite data (GAF AG, DELPHI IMM GmbH).
See https://www.initiate-dn.eu/projects.html for information about the projects and the network.
We are looking to fill 2 PhD positions, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia (Italy), for two projects:
# New terrain analysis methods for physically meaningful terrain partitioning in distributed hydrologic modeling
# High-performance computing of 2D surface flow propagation in complex drainage systems by using new mesh-independent numerical methods
'''1 PhD Position at University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy'''<br>
Advisor: Prof. Stefano Orlandini<br>
Co-advisor: Prof. Giovanni Moretti
Title: New terrain analysis methods for physically meaningful terrain partitioning in distributed hydrologic modeling
Our mission: The Hydrologic Research Lab (www.idrologia.unimore.it) led by Prof. Stefano Orlandini at UNIMORE (University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy) is committed to discovery science and solution science in the areas of flood risk management and sustainable use of water resources. The UNIMORE Hydrologic Research Lab Is currently looking for a PhD student to investigate surface-subsurface flow interactions by developing new terrain analysis methods for physically meaningful terrain partitioning. The new methods will be used to understand and predict complex topographic structures and surface-subsurface flow propagation in natural and man-altered drainage systems. Surface-subsurface flow models based on physically meaningful unstructured terrain partition are significantly more accurate and computationally efficient than existing model based on regular grids. These models will therefore make it possible the investigation of surface flow processes at spatial and temporal scales that are still poorly explored. As a PhD student you will have the opportunity to further current understanding in this field through a combination of data analysis, fieldwork, and modeling. Specifically, high-resolution (1 m or less) topographic data based on lidar surveys, FORTRAN programming, and high-performance computing will be used in the proposed PhD project.
Main duties and responsibilities include:
* Perform original research in the area of hydrology and high performance computing.
* To lead and contribute to publications for high-impact journals.
* Contribute to broad Lab activities (including co-supervision of MSc students).
Your profile:
* A MSc in Civil/Environmental Engineering, Physics, Math
* Strong interest in catchment hydrology and geomorphology.
* Experience with mathematical/numerical modeling and analysis of large datasets.
* Creative, enthusiastic, and willing to learn.
* Self-motivated and have a sense for scientific novelty.
* Written and oral communication skills in English.
* Experience with scientific writing is valued.
We offer:
* A stimulating working environment at the UNIMORE Department of Engineering Enzo Ferrari.
* Competitive salary and excellent educational conditions.
* Opportunity to perform state-of-the-art research in a dynamic scientific institution.
* Opportunity to undertake a 6-month visit in some non-Italian university or research center.
Application deadline: 17 November 2022, 13:00 CET.
Start date: 1 January 2023.
Work rate: 100%
Duration: 3-year fixed-term contract.
Contact: Interested applicants may want to send the following documents (preferably in a single pdf) to stefano.orlandini@unimore.it, by 12 November 2022.
* A brief CV and contact details of 2–3 references
* A brief letter of motivation/interest in the project
* Grades from master and bachelor studies
Application: The call for the formal application (deadline: 17 November 2022, 13:00 CET) is provided as attachment.
'''1 PhD Position at University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy '''<br>
Advisor: Prof. Stefano Orlandini<br>
Co-advisor: Prof. Giovanni Moretti
Title: High-performance computing of 2D surface flow propagation in complex drainage systems by using new mesh-independent numerical methods
Our mission: The Hydrologic Research Lab (www.idrologia.unimore.it) led by Prof. Stefano Orlandini at UNIMORE (University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy) is committed to discovery science and solution science in the areas of flood risk management and sustainable use of water resources. The UNIMORE Hydrologic Research Lab Is currently looking for a PhD student to investigate surface flow propagation by developing new mesh-independent numerical methods. New methods will be used to understand and predict surface flow at all the spatial scales and surface flow propagation in natural and man-altered drainage systems. Physically meaningful unstructured terrain partition increases both accuracy and computational efficiency of existing models by making it possible the investigation of surface flow processes at spatial and temporal scales that remain poorly explored. There is, however, a need for mesh-independent numerical methods that can describe surface flow propagation over wide range mesh cell sizes. The proposed research project will focus on the development and validation of these numerical methods over mountain and lowland terrains, over a wide range of spatial and temporal scales. As a PhD student you will have the opportunity to further current understanding in this field through a combination of data analysis, fieldwork, and modeling. Specifically, high-resolution (1 m or less) topographic data, FORTRAN programming, and high-performance computing will be used in the proposed PhD project.
Main duties and responsibilities include:
* Perform original research in the area of hydrology/geomorphology.
* To lead and contribute to publications for high-impact journals.
* Contribute to broad Lab activities (including co-supervision of MSc students).
Your profile:
* A MSc in Civil/Environmental Engineering, Physics, Math.
* Strong interest in catchment hydrology and/or geomorphology.
* Experience with mathematical/numerical modeling and analysis of large datasets.
* Creative, enthusiastic, and willing to learn.
* Self-motivated and have a sense for scientific novelty.
* Written and oral communication skills in English.
* Experience with scientific writing is valued.
We offer:
* A stimulating working environment at the UNIMORE Department of Engineering Enzo Ferrari.
* Competitive salary and excellent educational conditions.
* Opportunity to perform state-of-the-art research in a dynamic scientific institution.
* Opportunity to undertake a 6-month visit in some non-Italian university or research center.
Application deadline: 17 November 2022, 13:00 CET.
Start date: 1 January 2023.
Work rate: 100%
Duration: 3-year fixed-term contract.
Contact: Interested applicants may want to send the following documents (preferably in a single pdf) to stefano.orlandini@unimore.it, by 12 November 2022.
* A brief CV and contact details of 2–3 references
* A brief letter of motivation/interest in the project
* Grades from master and bachelor studies
Application: The call for the formal application (deadline: 17 November 2022, 13:00 CET) is provided as attachment.
We are looking to fill a PhD position in links between tectonics and surface processes during continental rifting. The project will combine data from the Gulf of Suez with 2D and 3D surface process and geodynamic modelling.
The PhD will be based at Geoscience Environnement Toulouse (Université de Toulouse) with secondments to Bergen University and IFPEN, and be supervised by Delphine Rouby, Rob Gawthorpe, Ritske Huismans, and Sebastien Rohais.
The position is part of the newly funded EU Doctoral Network INITIATE (https://www.initiate-dn.eu/index.html), which provides a vibrant international network of 13 PhD students, additional travel allowance, and several field-based training courses on Earth System dynamics.
Best wishes,
Delphine Rouby, Ritske Huismans
'''DC12: 3D tectonic and climatic controls on stratigraphic architecture of rift systems (Suez Rift)'''
This PhD project aims to understand how climatic variations and 3D rifting control the stratigraphic architecture of continental rifts. The project will use the available high resolution data set of the Suez Rift to reconstruct the rift evolution, constrain sediment volumes, and paleo-environment. The data will subsequently be used to test hypotheses on tectonic and climatic controls on sediment export to the basin, sediment routing, and resulting stratigraphic architecture using the source to sink landscape evolution model FastScape and coupled 3D geodynamic – landscape evolution models. Model results will be compared with data obtained from the Suez rift and with other well documented rift system.
Contact Delphine Rouby (delphine.rouby@get.omp.eu) or Ritske Huismans (Ritske.huismans@uib.no) for more information.
See for more information about the doctoral network and application procedure: https://www.initiate-dn.eu/projects.html +
We are looking to fill a PhD position on interacvtions between tectonics and surface processes of rifts (Gulf of Suez)
The position is part of the newly funded EU Doctoral Network INITIATE. https://www.initiate-dn.eu/
Can you please forward this to any potential candidate?
Best wishes
Delphine Rouby
'''DC12: Stratigraphic signature of the 3D evolution of rift systems (Suez Rift) following the Neogene climate change'''<br>
Stratigraphic architecture of sedimentary basin records Earth surface evolution, especially in high accommodation high sediment supply basin, such as rift systems. How climate modulates erosional processes (speed, timing, rate) and longer-term processes such as tectonic is key to understand and spatialize future landscape evolution. Significant advances, made in the 1990’s in the understanding of the stratigraphic signature of crustal deformation and climate do not include the “state-of-the-art” understanding of lithosphere deformation gained in the last 20 years nor the implications of the coupling with surface processes (erosion/sedimentation). We aim to modernize our understanding of the stratigraphic architecture of continental rifts by including the contribution of lithosphere deformation, its coupling with surface processes, as well as the evolution of climate evolution controlling their efficiency.
To do this, the doctoral candidate will use the HR basin dataset of the Suez Rift of the IFPEN to map in 4D this continental surface undergoing rifting as well as the associated depositional environments and reliefs (i.e., paleo-geological mapping method, Year 1). the doctoral candidate will then perform a numerical parametric analysis of rift systems to establish the respective contribution of tectonics and climate on the stratigraphic architecture its associated basins (Year 2). the doctoral candidate will evaluate the geodynamic implications of the observed evolution of the Suez Rift and other well documented rift systems (Year 3). Finally, the impact of the climate will be isolated from the tectonics one to define its impact on the timing and amplitude of erosional processes (Year 3).
This PhD will be based at Geoscience Environnement Toulouse (Université de Toulouse) with secondments to Bergen University and IFPEN.
Contact Delphine Rouby (delphine.rouby@get.omp.eu) for more information.
See for more information and application procedure: https://www.initiate-dn.eu/projects.html
We are looking to hire a Managing Director for a newly funded DOE Urban Integrated Field Lab – our center will be studying compounding effects of flooding and air pollution under future climate scenarios in Southeast Texas. We are looking for someone just a few years post 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_00022887
Related to the same project, my lab will be hiring a post-doc with expertise in flooding and modeling/cyberinfrastructure – that job will be posted soon. There are other positions related to the same project opening here at UT and at the various partner institutions.
For both positions, I’m looking for someone to start in the spring – and both positions will be in Austin, TX.
Cheers and please send to interested applicants!<br>
Paola +
We are looking to hire a postdoctoral scholar to work with a collaborative team on a national-scale synthesis of lag times in water and solute transport to inform and benchmark integrated hydro-terrestrial models such as the National Water Model, National Hydrologic Model, and related codes (see project description: https://www.usgs.gov/centers/powell-ctr/science/improved-hydrologic-forecasting-through-synthesis-critical-storage?qt-science_center_objects=0#qt-science_center_objects). We seek a scientist with training in large-scale watershed hydrology and skills in data science, programming (Python preferred) and reproducible research. Desired expertise within watershed hydrology includes familiarity with large-scale streamflow forecasting and river routing models, solute transport modeling, uncertainty analysis, and/or isotope hydrology. Demonstrated experience publishing in the scientific literature is required. The position is based at the University of California, Berkeley, but with extensive collaboration with the USGS and NCAR. Candidates should be willing to commit to the project for at least one year, with the possibility of extension to a second year. If interested, please send a cover letter/statement of interest, CV, one writing and/or data product sample, and contact information for three references to Laurel Larsen at laurel@berkeley.edu. Review of applications will begin February 28 and continue until a suitable candidate is found. +
We are looking to recruit a Research scientist / Post-Doc (f/m) in applied hydrological sciences to work within the DFG Research Unit RealPEP, which aims to advance probabilistic flash flood nowcasts by improving precipitation nowcasting products and hydrological modelling approaches. The successful candidate will set up flood forecasting experiments using newly developed precipitation products, applying advanced hydrologic modelling and data assimilation technologies in supercomputing environments.
The contract may start as early as February 2021 (initial period of 2 years with the possibility of extension)
Further information and online application available in the following link: https://www.fz-juelich.de/SharedDocs/Stellenangebote/_common/dna/2020-318-EN-IBG-3.html?nn=363488
Preliminary results were presented in the RealPEP online conference and the recorded talks are available: https://www2.meteo.uni-bonn.de/realpep/doku.php?id=conferences
Best regards,
Carina Furusho-Percot
c.furusho@fz-juelich.de +
We are looking to recruit a post-doc for two years in the geomorphology group at GET in Toulouse, France. The post-doc will work in the framework of the PANTERA project funded by the French ANR, to model the evolution of the cosmogenic isotope detrital signal at the outlet of African catchments during Quaternary climate changes. Details are given below. Do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
Best regards,
Sébastien Carretier
'''Subject:''' Numerical modelling and measurements of detrital cosmogenic signal variations in rivers for paleo-catchment mean erosion rates.
'''Employer:''' French CNRS (www.cnrs.fr)
'''Location:''' Geosciences Environment Toulouse (GET https://www.get.omp.eu/), Toulouse, France
'''In collaboration with:''' CRPG, Nancy, France (projet leader https://crpg.univ-lorraine.fr/) and CEREGE, Aix en Provence, France (https://www.cerege.fr/fr).
'''Supervision/team:''' S. Carretier (GET), V. Regard (GET), D. Rouby (GET), B. Plazolles (GET), S. Choy (GET), J. Charreau (CRPG), PH. Blard (CRPG), V. Godard (CEREGE), R. Braucher (CEREGE), I. Schimmelpfenning (CEREGE).
'''Required education:''' PhD in Earth sciences
'''Duration and timing:''' 2 years, starting in September 2023
'''Funding by:''' French ANR (www.anr.fr), project PANTERA
'''How to apply:''' Please contact Sébastien Carretier (sebastien.carretier@get.omp.eu) with “PANTERA Postdoc application” in the subject line before 21 April. Include a CV with a short (1 page) research statement summarizing research experience. A short list will be established shortly after 21 April and candidates will be interviewed remotely then.
The impact of glacial and interglacial cycles on the denudation of continents during the Quaternary remains a debated topic. One of the challenges is to develop methods to quantify paleo-erosion rates from the concentration of cosmogenic isotopes in offshore sediment at river mouths. To identify the climate signal, it seems appropriate to study catchments located on cratons. However, sediment transport times and recycling in such catchments may bias the cosmogenic record of paleo-erosion rates. It is therefore necessary to assess these effects through numerical modelling coupling landscape dynamics and the tracking of cosmogenic isotope detrital signal in river sands. This is one of the approaches of the ANR PANTERA project (PI J. Charreau at CRPG) which aims to reconstruct Plio-Quaternary paleo-erosion rates from the cosmogenic signal in the offshore sediments of several African rivers. This project is a consortium between the CRPG in Nancy, the CEREGE in Aix en Provence, and the GET in Toulouse.
The post-doc project includes the acquisition of cosmogenic isotope data and the modelling of the detrital signal in cosmogenic isotopes, which constitutes the main objective. This modelling will be carried out using the Landscape Evolution Model CIDRE, which couples the landscape evolution and the tracking of grains whose cosmogenic isotopes concentrations vary during transport. The main site of the post-doc will be at GET in Toulouse within the geomorphology group under the main supervision of S. Carretier. The post-doc will benefit from strong interactions with members of the geomorphology group and LOA team on related projects in Toulouse (https://www.get.omp.eu/loa/). The work will be also carried out in collaboration with the other members of the project, at CRPG and CEREGE. The profile sought is a geomorphologist, ideally with skills in cosmogenic isotopes and modelling.
Sebastien CARRETIER<br>
IRD<br>
Geosciences Environnement Toulouse www.get.obs-mip.fr<br>
sebastien.carretier@get.omp.eu<br>
WIVA project https://wivaanrproject.fr/<br>
I Learn LEM project https://www.ilearnlem.fr/<br>
LMI Copedim www2.obs-mip.fr/lmicopedim<br>
We are looking to recruit an established Sediment Transport Scientist at NIWA to contribute to and lead research and consulting projects in the area of river geomorphology and suspended sediment, with a particular focus on applying (and some development of) reach to catchment scale models of river dynamics (hydrodynamics, suspended sediment, and/or bedload).
A job description, online applications and further information about NIWA can be found at https://careers.sciencenewzealand.org/niwa/niwa-jobs
The deadline for applications is 22 January 2023 midday, NZ time.
NIWA is a dynamic research organisation and New Zealand's largest and pre-eminent provider of climate, freshwater and marine science. Our core purpose is to enhance the economic value and sustainable management of New Zealand's aquatic resources and environments, to provide an understanding of climate and the atmosphere, and increase resilience to weather and climate hazards to improve safety and wellbeing of New Zealanders.
Based within the Sediment Processes Group on the Christchurch campus, you will assist in the analysis of geospatial data, field data, development of automated routines for model pre- and post-processing, report writing, contributing to scientific papers, preparing client proposals, and leading client projects.
There will be opportunities to work with other national and Christchurch-based science groups across NIWA in areas such as hydrodynamics, hazards, catchment and freshwater remote sensing, and ecological modelling. The position will also work with other science providers, and will develop and maintain professional relationships with clients, government agencies, stakeholders in water and land management, and indigenous Māori partners. We are looking for an enthusiastic team player with excellent interpersonal skills and a keen interest in applied science.
What you will bring:
* Post-graduate qualification (PhD or equivalent work place experience) in river geomorphology or environmental/civil/natural resources engineering.
* Strong analytical skills, with a good foundation across some of the following topics:
** Suspended sediment transport/load analysis
** 1D/2D hydrodynamic modelling
** River geomorphology analysis (e.g., bank erosion, bedload transport, braided river processes)
** Sediment transport/morphodynamic modelling
** High frequency sediment and water quality data analysis.
* Proficiency in data analysis/automation preferably in Python, R or MatLab.
* Well-developed and proven writing skills for both scientific papers and applied consultancy reports. Highly developed and clear verbal communication and presentation skills.
* Ability to be involved in all aspects of a study or investigation from its initiation, through planning, implementation, reporting and review.
NIWA offers competitive remuneration and benefits and the opportunity to be part of a nationwide team of world class freshwater science specialists. Are you passionate about applying innovative solutions to support decision-making? Do you thrive on the challenge of working across different problems and with different people? If so, then this is the position for you.
Best regards, Jo
Dr Jo Hoyle<br>
River Geomorphologist<br>
Group Manager - Sediment Processes<br>
National Institute of Water & Atmospheric Research Ltd (NIWA)<br>
10 Kyle Street Riccarton Christchurch New Zealand<br>
Connect with NIWA: niwa.co.nz Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Instagram<br>
We are now looking for a '''Postdoctoral Researcher in developing digital tools for peatland restoration monitoring'''
to join us in Water, Energy and Environmental Engineering Research Unit at Faculty of Technology. DigiPeat project develops digital tools for peatland restoration monitoring that will support digital and green transition in restoration actions. By digitalizing processes and changes spatially and temporally, we assess and project the effects of peatland restoration on topography, vegetation, hydrology, and biogeochemistry. The project participates in documenting the first national intensive peatland restoration monitoring site with high spatio-temporal resolution. Digitalization will increase the acceptability and efficiency of peatland restoration and help to improve the peatland restoration success estimates. DigiPeat is Kvantum-institute Spearhead-project and is done together with Geography Research Unit.
Postdoctoral researcher task description
The postdoctoral researcher will (1) use high-resolution hydrological and aquatic biogeochemistry monitoring data to evaluate peatland restoration impact, (2) Improve hydrological and biogeochemical modelling in peatland restoration cases, (3) Improve restoration success estimates for hydrological function and leaching in restored peatlands, and (4) make a synthesis on how high-resolution digital tools to can improve monitor of peatland functioning.
These work tasks will primarily focus on data processing and analysis, numerical modelling and written reporting of the work, but there can be some fieldwork related to high-frequency data collection and background data collection for numerical modelling purposes. There is a possibility for a research visit hosted by our collaborators in Germany or Scotland.
More information from the link: https://oulunyliopisto.varbi.com/what:job/jobID:757456/
Regards,<br>
Hannu Marttila<br>
University of Oulu, Finland<br> +
We are now looking for a '''Tenure Track Assistant or Associate Professor in Environmental Hydraulics and/or Ecohydrological modelling''' to join us in the interdisciplinary research program SAFIRE: Safeguarding Biodiversity through Interdisciplinary Research on Habitat Restoration at the University of Oulu (Finland).
The programme forms a part of our national profiling actions supported by the Research Council of Finland. The University has recently launched a new strategic research programme, SAFIRE, which brings together the faculties of natural sciences, humanities, and information technology and electrical engineering. SAFIRE’s focus is the production of scientifically excellent and actionable knowledge on habitat restoration, especially in the Arctic regions. SAFIRE aims to develop a transdisciplinary process of engaging and co-producing knowledge and solutions with societal actors, both at the level of individual projects, and at an institutional level within Oulu University. We define transdisciplinary as the inclusion of non-academic stakeholders in the process of knowledge production. SAFIRE will advance research and discussion concerning the multiple societal and environmental contributors to ecosystem restoration including interaction between human agents and nature, and will strengthen the collaborative role of the natural sciences, social sciences, and the humanities, and information technology and electrical engineering, in current political and scientific debates about the environment, especially but not limited to the Arctic. Through three linked tenure track appointments and significant investment in transdisciplinary collaboration with societal actors, SAFIRE will promote inter- and transdisciplinary and citizen-engaged studies of the environment and raise the University’s profile as an international leader in restoring inter-related social and ecological systems. SAFIRE is part of a wider Profi8 program at the University of Oulu, funded by the Research Council Finland, and it is co-led by the Faculties of Science and Humanities at the University of Oulu.
More information: https://oulunyliopisto.varbi.com/what:job/jobID:814003/
Regards,<br>
Hannu Marttila
Hannu Marttila, Associate Prof. (Tenure), Ph.D. (Tech.)<br>
Hydrologist, Hydrology and Water Quality -group leader<br>
Water, Energy and Environmental Engineering Research Unit<br>
P.O. Box 4300<br>
90014 University of Oulu, Finland<br>
http://www.oulu.fi/university/researcher/hannu-marttila<br>
We are now recruiting a postdoctoral researcher (11-months) in Freshwater Ecosystem Modelling in Bangor University, UK.
For details, please refer to
https://jobs.bangor.ac.uk/details.php.en?id=QLYFK026203F3VBQB7V68LOTX&nPostingID=8620&nPostingTargetID=9372&mask=stdext&lg=UK
Best,
Haoran Shi <br>
h.shi199403@gmail.com +
We are offering a 3-year Ph.D. position starting in September 2023 at the FU Berlin:
The German-French bilateral research project "PALAVAS – Present and Past Weathering Fluxes from Tropical Volcanic Islands” will evaluate the interaction between weathering and erosion in tropical volcanic islands and is a cooperation between the FU Berlin, the GFZ Potsdam, IPGP Paris and EDYTEM Chambéry.
This Ph.D. project, in particular, will reconstruct basalt weathering history & CO2 consumption by using sediment core offshore tropical volcanic islands and includes fieldwork on Guadeloupe and La Réunion.
The full job description can be found here:
https://www.fu-berlin.de/universitaet/beruf-karriere/jobs/english/GW_PALAVAS-2023_engl.html
Please spread the word & contact me in case of any questions.
Best Wishes,
Anne<br>
anne.bernhardt@fu-berlin.de +
We are offering a PhD position in ecohydrology, starting September 2022 which is funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) within ECOSENSE (CRC 1537) - Multi- scale quantification and modelling of spatio-temporal dynamics of ecosystem processes by smart autonomous sensor networks.
The project “Linking carbon and water fluxes in trees to the soil and atmosphere using in-situ NMR and ecohydrological sensor cluster“ is located at the Chair of Hydrology (Prof. Dr. Markus Weiler) at the University of Freiburg, Germany.
You will focus on ecohydrological fluxes and processes in heterogeneous forest patches investigating dynamics and spatial patterns in root water uptake, tree sap flow and phloem carbon isotopes, its feedbacks on spatio-temporal soil moisture variability and heterogeneity, and how this, in turn, affects tree water use efficiency and phloem sugar transport.
For details about the position: https://www.hydro.uni-freiburg.de/startpics/stelle-ecosense
For details about the CRC ECOSENSE: https://www.cep.uni-freiburg.de/forschungsprojekte/ecosense
For details about hydrology at University Freiburg: https://www.hydro.uni-freiburg.de
Looking forward to our application
Best regards
Markus Weiler
Prof. Dr. Markus Weiler<br>
markus.weiler@hydrology.uni-freiburg.de<br>
Professor für Hydrologie <br>
Chair of Hydrology <br>
Studiendekan / Dean of Studies<br>
Fakultät für Umwelt und Natürliche Ressourcen<br>
Universität Freiburg<br>
Friedrichstr. 39<br>
D-79098 Freiburg<br>
www.hydro.uni-freiburg.de<br> +
We are offering a graduate research assistantship in remote sensing in ecology and hydrology. Please spread the word and contact me with any questions.
Best,<br>
Nancy Glenn<br>
'''MS or PhD Opportunity in Remote Sensing'''
Graduate Research Assistantship Available to Understand the Response of Peatlands to a Warming Study with Remote Sensing at Boise State University
Boise State University Department of Geosciences is seeking a motivated MS or PhD student interested in studying how warming and increased CO2 affects peatlands utilizing field, remote sensing, and modeling tools. The student will have the opportunity to utilize ground-based lidar (terrestrial laser scanning, TLS) along with other remote sensing platforms such as imaging spectroscopy, to estimate changes in vegetation structure and function and interactions with the water table and gas fluxes, as well as other climate and biologic variables in northern Minnesota and other boreal ecosystems. Students interested in applying data science to large time-series datasets are encouraged. The project is part of the DOE SPRUCE project (https://mnspruce.ornl.gov/), and thus the student will have the opportunity to collaborate with a range of ecosystem, modeling, remote sensing, and data science experts. The project is funded by DOE. The student will have the opportunity to work with a team of scientists and perform field work, and be supported by a lab manager.
'''About the Programs:''' The student has the opportunity to choose from a range of degree programs at Boise State University. The Department of Geosciences has a vibrant graduate student culture and works closely with Human Environment Systems (HES) group. The range of MS and PhD programs include: MS or PhD Geosciences, MS or PhD Geophysics, MS Hydrologic Science, MS Biology, PhD Ecology and Evolutionary Behavior, or PhD Computing. The student will be advised by Dr. Nancy Glenn.
'''Start Date:''' January 2024.
'''Qualifications:''' The successful candidate will have 1) a bachelor's or master's degree in Environmental Science, Geoscience, Biology, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field; 2) good quantitative skills, including statistics and mathematics; 3) basic proficiency in at least one programming language; 4) basic knowledge about remote sensing and spatial analysis; 5) experience and/or interest working in collaborative, transdisciplinary teams grounded in mutual respect and responsibility; and 6) field experience.
'''Description:''' The assistantship will include tuition, health insurance, and a 12-month, renewable annual stipend, to cover the student’s program for the appropriate length (MS or PhD).
'''To Apply:''' Interested applicants should send an email to Nancy Glenn (nancyglenn@boisestate.edu) containing the following as a single PDF: 1) a cover letter that states why you are interested in this position and if / how you meet each of the qualifications listed above; 2) a CV that includes employment history with dates of employment; 3) names and contact information for three (3) professional references; and 4) copies of transcripts (unofficial are fine). Please include “MS or PhD SPRUCE application” in the email subject line and include your last name in all file names. Informal inquiries are also welcome.
'''Location:''' Nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains and the capital of the state of Idaho, Boise is frequently featured as a top-ranked metropolis. The city has ample opportunities for world-class outdoor activities year-round and a thriving arts and entertainment culture: http://www.boisechamber.org
Nancy Glenn<br>
Boise State University<br>
+1 208 426 5732; nancyglenn@boisestate.edu<br>
We are offering for a postdoctoral position focusing on the conceptualisation of subsurface flows in a critical zone model, to continue inter-observatory modelling efforts within the OZCAR (French Critical Zone observatory Network) Research Infrastructure.
This is a 10-month fixed-term contract, with possibilities for extension, starting on 1 March 2025 at GET in Toulouse, France. Applications are due by 20 December.
Candidates must apply online at https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Offres/CDD/UMR5563-SYLKUP-001/Default.aspx?lang=EN
Summary: In regional numerical models, the unsaturated zone is often represented by Nash cascades (reservoir model) for reasons for computational efficiency, whereas in catchment/local models it is described by the Richards equation. In this context, you will test several representations of aquifer recharge through the unsaturated zone in the EcH2O-iso model by merging and continuing developments already carried out in different versions of the model. You will assess the impact of these two representations on aquifer recharge as a function of the critical zone context (hydroclimatic, geological, land cover), and then look at how this in turn affects root water uptake along the regolith. The following scientific questions will be explored: how does the representation of recharge influence the dynamics of underground flows? How does this representation of recharge processes, coupled with the types of root profiles implemented in the EcH2O-iso model, impact root uptake? These questions could be addressed using numerical experiments on an idealised hillslope through a sensitivity analysis inspecting the simulation of the dynamics of water table levels, water storage in the profile, evapotranspiration components and water transit times in the profile and in outflows. Depending on the time available, this analysis could be transferred to experimental catchments in the OZCAR (Observatoires de la Zone Critique: Applications et Recherche, https://www.ozcar-ri.org/) research infrastructure, where the EcH2O-iso model has already been deployed.
Best regards,<br>
Sylvain Kuppel, Agnès Rivière, Jean Marçais, Sylvain Weill and Marco Maneta
Sylvain Kuppel ¯\_(ツ)_/¯<br>
Institut de Recherche pour le Développement (IRD)<br>
@ Géosciences Environnement Toulouse (GET)<br>
ResearchGate (https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Sylvain-Kuppel) -- Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/scicirc.bsky.social)<br>
Atelier d'écologie politique (https://atecopol.hypotheses.org/)<br>
Scientifiques en Rébellion (https://scientifiquesenrebellion.fr/) / Scientist Rebellion (https://www.scientistrebellion.com/)<br>
We are offering two PhD positions in catchment hydrology and water transit time calculations at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU). Interested candidates are welcome to submit their application by 14th July 2021.
Find more information here: https://alumni.boku.wien/goto/inserat/9118/Postgraduate_Research_Associates
All the best,<br>
Michael Stockinger +
We are planning to rapidly fill a postdoc position described below at the University of Washington. Please email erkani@uw.edu for any questions.
'''Postdoctoral'''<br>
'''Research Associate'''<br>
— AI-enhanced Models for Postfire Geologic Hazard Cascades
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Washington, Seattle
'''Position'''<br>
'''Overview'''<br>
We are looking for a Postdoctoral Research Associate who will join an interdisciplinary team to develop an AI-enhanced modeling framework for predicting postfire geologic hazard cascades. The project aims to identify rainfall thresholds that trigger debris flows, incorporate missing processes to improve predictions, and create transferable models to support early warning and risk mitigation.
'''Project'''<br>
'''Team'''<br>
* University of Washington: Civil & Environmental Engineering (Dr. Erkan Istanbulluoglu), Earth & Space Sciences, eScience Institute (Dr. Marine Denolle), Applied Math/Electrical Engineering and AI Institute in Dynamic Systems (Dr. Nathan Kutz),
* Colorado School of Mines: Geology and Geological Engineering (Dr. Paul Santi),
* U.S. Geological Survey: Landslide Hazards Program (Dr. Francis Rengers).
'''Project'''<br>
'''Description'''<br>
This project will assemble a comprehensive AI-ready, multimodal dataset (topography, meteorology, vegetation/land cover, burn severity, soils, instrumentation/observations, and other environmental variables) covering major wildfires across the Western United States. This dataset will serve as the basis for probabilistic and physics-informed models that predict postfire debris-flow initiation and runout. Modeling activities will blend data-science methods with geomorphic theory and will be implemented within the Landlab earth-surface modeling framework. Resulting watershed models will be used to derive reduced-order models for rapid, scalable prediction and early-warning applications.
'''Qualifications'''<br>
We seek an enthusiastic geoscientist, engineer, or applied data scientist with:
* Experience in quantitative geomorphology, hydrology, geospatial analysis, and/or process-based modeling
* Strong data science skills with familiarity in handling multimodal data, including handling tabular, raster/vector geospatial, time-series, and text/metadata (highly desirable) in a geoscientific context
* Demonstrated experience with, Python coding skills, version-controlled code repositories (e.g., GitHub), and model-sharing or ML tools such as Hugging Face and/or distributed modeling environments.
* PhD required at the time of appointment
'''Responsibilities'''<br>
The postdoc will closely work with two graduate students (one at Mines, one at UW) and an undergraduate student, and will be expected to:
* Lead the creation of a standardized, AI-ready geospatial datasets (year 1)
* Design and implement probabilistic ML and physics-informed hybrid models for debris flow transport (year 1)
* Design stochastic numerical experiments with Landlab to investigate watershed eco-hydro-geomorphic response to wildfires (year 2).
* Provide mentorship to students working in the project.
'''Appointment'''<br>
'''Details'''<br>
This is initially a one-year appointment with the possibility of a one-year extension contingent on performance and available funding. This position is funded by the National Science Foundation and philanthropic contributions. Benefits for postdocs at the University of Washington can be found (here: https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/benefits-orientation/post-doctoral-scholars-and-fellows/).
'''Application'''<br>
To be considered, please send a cover letter, CV, and names of three references to: erkani@uw.edu. Review of applicants will start on November 15, 2025. Anticipated start date for the position is 01/15/2026.
