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We are seeking a PhD student to join Dr. Bryn Stewart’s research group for Fall 2026 admission in the Department of Hydrology and Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Arizona (Tucson, AZ).
Our group uses a combination of reactive transport modeling, big data, and fieldwork to understand how stream chemistry and flow dynamics reflect hydro-biogeochemical processes, climate impacts, and other disturbances. Students will have opportunities to participate in interdisciplinary collaborations and pursue research questions related to watershed hydrology and biogeochemistry. Research topics include but are not limited to: water quality response to extreme events (storms, droughts, wildfires) and climate change, influence of watershed-specific attributes on stream chemistry dynamics and biogeochemical cycling, and continental-scale patterns in water quality dynamics across different landscapes.
We welcome applicants from various disciplines in hydrology, environmental science and engineering, or related fields. Please see https://has.arizona.edu/doctor-philosophy-hydrology-and-water-resources for details on department-specific applicant requirements and additional information about the PhD program.
If you are interested in joining our group, please complete the following form: https://forms.gle/QJJUFanezURf2FSq6. You will need to upload a CV/resume and unofficial academic transcripts. Prospective students will be contacted on a rolling basis. For full consideration, please submit the form by December 5, 2025.
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Thanks very much,<br>
Bryn
Bryn Stewart, Assistant Professor of Hydrogeochemistry (Starting January 2026)<br>
Department of Hydrology and Atmospheric Sciences<br>
University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ<br> +
We are seeking a PhD student to join the geomorphology group at the Geosciences Environnement Toulouse (GET), University of Toulouse, France. The student will work on a project funded by the French national agency of research. The overall goal of the project is to advance our quantitative understanding of valley widening in mountain landscapes. The 3 years thesis project includes the use of cosmogenic isotopes and numerical modelling of landform evolution. Samples will be collected in Chilean and Peruvian Andes, as well as in southeastern France.
The PhD student will receive training in cosmogenic nuclide not only at GET but also at the CRPG and CEREGE labs, partners of the project, all with excellent lab facilities for cosmogenic nuclide geochemistry. The PhD student will also receive training in numerical modelling of landscape evolution. The PhD will be supervised by Sébastien Carretier and Vincent Regard at GET and will benefit from a large network of collaborations in France, Chile and Peru.
We are looking for a student with a strong background in earth sciences, attracted by fieldwork, laboratory work and numerical modelling. The 3 years PhD project will start as soon as possible in 2022. Application (CV, letter and names and contact information of three references) should be sent to Sébastien Carretier (sebastien.carretier@get.omp.eu) and Vincent Regard (vincent.regard@get.omp.eu) before the 15th of November.
Best regards,<br>
Sébastien and Vincent<br>
Sebastien CARRETIER<br>
IRD<br>
Geosciences Environnement Toulouse www.get.obs-mip.fr<br>
co-Dir. of LMI Copedim www2.obs-mip.fr/lmicopedim<br>
sebastien.carretier@get.omp.eu<br> +
We are seeking a PhD student to work on an exciting new project focused on ‘Optimizing the ecosystem services of US Pacific Northwest coastal beaches and dunes through adaptation planning’. The successful candidate will work with a transdisciplinary team at OSU including coastal geomorphologists, ecologists, and economists. The project uses new and existing ecomorphodynamic and economic data from the beaches and dunes of the US Pacific Northwest to assess ecosystem services under a range of stakeholder defined adaptation pathways to optimize management of these coastal systems. Specifically, this PhD student will engage in analyzing the region’s beach and dune evolution, perform shoreline and dune evolution modeling, and work with the agent based modeling platform Envision (http://explorer.bee.oregonstate.edu/Topic/CoastalResilience/) to model the coupled natural human coastal system of select Oregon coastal communities.
We are seeking a highly motivated and team-oriented student with a background in coastal geomorphology, nearshore oceanography, coastal engineering, or other related field. The candidate should have a strong academic record and wish to work in an interdisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will have experience with programming, data analysis, and coastal modeling as well as a passion for working in coastal environments.
Between linked academic programs in the College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences and the Coastal and Ocean Engineering program there is a fantastic set of core coastal classes taught here at OSU and it is a terrific place to pursue graduate studies in coastal science and engineering. There is a critical mass of both faculty and students leading to a thriving and intellectually stimulating environment. This student will have opportunities to develop skills across a range of disciplines and will join a cohort of accomplished and supportive graduate students, while building connections to private industry, academia, and government agencies. This student will also have opportunities to participate in coastal change fieldwork throughout the region.
This position is funded by a NOAA Ecological Effects of Sea Level Rise Program cooperative agreement with a start date of Fall 2020 (or sooner). Interested applicants should contact Peter Ruggiero at Peter.Ruggiero@oregonstate.edu. To be considered, please apply for Fall 2020 admission through the College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences or the Department of Civil Engineering (https://gradschool.oregonstate.edu/programs). Deadline for consideration is Jan. 5, 2020.
Take care,<br>
Peter Ruggiero<br>
Interim Director, Oregon Climate Change Research Institute<br>
Professor, College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences<br>
tel: 541.737.1239<br>
email:pruggier@coas.oregonstate.edu
We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate with interests in computational flood hydrology and geomorphology to work full time over 12 months on a NERC-funded project titled “EvoFLOOD: The evolution of global flood hazard and risk”. The EvoFLOOD project is a 5 year collaborative endeavour across 9 Universities that will produce a major advance in the science of predicting global flood hazard and risk by representing the dynamic evolution of river channels and their floodplains within Global Flood Models (GFMs). For details of the post, see: www.bit.ly/3IRSTVz
The successful candidate will be responsible for undertaking analyses of large-scale hydro-climatological and geomorphological datasets, refining an existing machine learning approach to estimate bankfull flow globally, and estimating the relative influence of hydrological and morphodynamic change on global flood frequency. The successful candidate will hold, or be close to completion of a PhD/DPhil with experience or interests in hydro-climatology and/or geomorphology, and will possess strong open-source coding skills in Python (and ideally large-scale flood modelling and some R). Applications are particularly welcome from candidates who identify as female or BAME, who are under-represented in academic posts in Oxford.
Applications for this vacancy are to be made online by 12.00 noon (GMT) on Sunday 14 August 2022. Interviews will be held in late August 2022 for a start date on 1 October or as soon as possible.
I would be grateful if you could kindly share this advert with anyone who might be interested. Please feel free to reach out to me or Michel Wortmann (michel.wortmann@ouce.ox.ac.uk) if you have any questions!
With many thanks,<br>
Louise Slater <br>
louise.slater@ouce.ox.ac.uk<br>
Associate Professor in Physical Geography<br>
University of Oxford, School of Geography and the Environment<br> +
We are seeking a Research Associate (RA) to work full time over 6 months on a NERC project titled “Catchment susceptibility to hydrometeorological hazards: sediment flux and geomorphic change as drivers of flood risk in the Philippines”. The project is a collaboration between the University of Glasgow, Brunel University London and University of the Philippines Diliman. You will work alongside Dr Richard Williams (Principal Investigator), Dr Rich Boothroyd (Research Associate), Pammie Tolentino (Research Assistant), Prof Trevor Hoey (Co-I), and a dedicated team of researchers in the Philippines.
The RA will help to deliver on-going work packages with view of assessing flood hazards arising from morphological change in tropical rivers. To date, we have collected multi-temporal airborne LiDAR, orthoimagery and bathymetric data for two case study river systems (Bislak and Pinacanauan de Ilagan, Luzon). Depending on your skillset and experience, these data will be used to: (i) assess sediment flux using a morphological approach; (ii) develop two-dimensional hydraulic models; or (iii) develop morphodynamic models. Knowledge of fluvial geomorphology is essential, with skills in sediment budgeting and geomorphic change detection (GCD) software, hydraulic modelling (HECRAS-2D) or morphodynamic modelling (Delft3D) desirable. There is scope to adapt or enhance the project in a direction of your interests.
The closing date for applications is 23:45 GMT 15 March 2021 with the role to start as soon as possible.
Please contact Dr Richard Williams (richard.williams@glasgow.ac.uk) or Dr Rich Boothroyd (richard.boothroyd@glasgow.ac.uk) with any questions – we are happy to provide more information about the project/role.
Further information on the vacancy can be found at https://my.corehr.com/pls/uogrecruit/erq_search_package.search_form?p_company=1&p_internal_external=E , job reference 050545
Many thanks,
Richard Williams and Rich Boothroyd +
We are seeking a fluvial geomorphologist through the USGS Mendenhall Research Fellowship program to improve our understanding of how and where the geomorphology of the Upper Mississippi and Illinois rivers are changing; and to evaluate the implications of these changes for ongoing habitat restoration. We anticipate that work will incorporate existing data and previous research; strategically collect and analyze additional data; and/or apply appropriate modelling approaches to address these questions.
Attached pdf provides additional information and the full description of the Research Opportunity and application instructions can be found here:
S70. Understanding geomorphic processes of the Upper Mississippi and Illinois rivers to support natural resource decision-making - U.S. Geological Survey (usgs.gov)
Mentorship Team
Jeff Houser, USGS: jhouser@usgs.gov
Andy Wickert, University of Minnesota: awickert@umn.edu
Colin Belby, University of Wisconsin – La Crosse: cbelby@uwlax.edu
Location
La Crosse, WI
Important Dates
Deadline for applications is November 19, 2024.
Please contact all three of us with any questions; this will help keep information congruent. We look forward to your applications! +
We are seeking a graduate student, preferably a PhD student for urban stormwater studies. The research includes integrated laboratory and modeling investigation to assess performance of Stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs). A background in hydrological modeling, water quality, or unsaturated zone flow and chemical transport is needed. The start date for the project is January 2021. Applications must include a cover letter, CV, and contact information for three references. Applications are accepted until position is filled. Please submit your materials via email to Dr. Mengistu Geza at stu.geza@sdsmt.edu +
We are seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate to join an exciting international project at the University of Córdoba (UCO). The research will focus on environmental losses in a novel approach combining Conservation Agriculture and 4R Plus Nutrient Management, (Right source of nutrients, at the Right rate, at the Right time, and in the Right place)
'''Project Overview'''<br>
The objective of the project "Conservation Agriculture and 4R Plus Nutrient Stewardship in Spanish farms" in which this contract is framed is to build the scientific foundation and demonstrate that this new approach, which combines Conservation Agriculture and 4R Plus, could work under field conditions, and that it improves nutrient use efficiency, reducing losses and enhancing farmers' profitability.
'''Key Responsibilities'''<br>
* Perform rainfall simulations to assess soil erosion and nutrient losses
* Analyse losses of carbon and phosphorus in sediment
* Measure soil moisture dynamics and percolation losses of water and nutrients using sensors
* Calibrate and validate runoff and percolation using a model (e.g. Hydrus-1D)
* Preparation of monitoring and justification reports for the project
* Collaborate with an international team of researchers from UCO
* Present findings at conferences and publish results in peer-reviewed journals
'''Requirements'''<br>
* Master's degree in Environmental Science, Agronomy, Soil Science, or a related field
Car driving license
* EU citizenship or EU work permit (we can only accept EU applicants or EU work permit holders due to administrative constraints)
'''Preferred Skills'''<br>
* Experience with Hydrus-1D or similar hydrological models
* Knowledge of Conservation Agriculture practices (e.g., no-till systems, cover cropping, crop rotation)
* Spanish language skills
* Hands-on experience with field work and laboratory analysis
Working knowledge of GIS tools (e.g., QGIS, ArcGIS) for spatial data analysis
* Knowledge of statistical analysis and modelling software (e.g. Python, R, MATLAB)
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
'''We Offer'''<br>
* Full-time PhD position at the University of Cordoba (Spain), initial 6-month contract, renewable up to 4-year, starting 1 Nov 2025
* Opportunity to work on an innovative, international project with real-world impact
* Access to state-of-the-art research facilities
* Possibility for research stays at partner institutions
* Gross monthly salary of 2100€/month, which comfortably covers living expenses in Córdoba. Córdoba is a city with a high living quality and a relatively low cost of living
'''How to Apply'''<br>
Please submit the following documents to apenuela@uco.es in a single PDF:
* CV
* Motivation letter (max. 1 page)
* Copy of Master's degree certificate and transcripts
* Contact information for two academic references
Application deadline: July, 21st 2025
For inquiries about the position, please contact
* Prof. Tom Vanwalleghem at ag2vavat@uco.es
* Dr. Andres Peñuela at apenuela@uco.es
We are seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate to investigate the geomorphic response of estuaries to sea level rise (SLR) in tectonically active settings. The project will determine how estuaries experiencing different rates of vertical land movement and sediment supply will be impacted by SLR. New Zealand is a fantastic natural laboratory for this work, with a suite of estuaries in different catchment and tectonic settings. This exciting project combines aspects of coastal and fluvial geomorphology and a variety of methods - including analysis of geospatial data, field work, and modelling.
The PhD is a jointly supervised project between the School of Earth and Environment (https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/science/schools/earth-and-environment/) and the Waterways Centre for Freshwater Management (https://www.waterways.ac.nz/) at the University of Canterbury in Christchurch, New Zealand. You will work in a collaborative team with expertise in geomorphology, hydrology, and Earth observation. The candidate will be co-supervised by Dr. Sarah McSweeney and Prof. James Brasington. Support for the project includes: a stipend of NZ$32,000 per annum (excluding fees) for three years, tuition fees, and some funding for field work and travel expenses (e.g. to facilitate academic and professional development through conference attendance).
'''How to apply:''' To apply, please submit a 1-2-page cover letter outlining your background and interest in the project, a CV, academic transcripts, and the names of two referees to Dr. Sarah McSweeney (sarah.mcsweeney@canterbury.ac.nz).
'''Please see project details via the link below (and attached):'''
https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/graduate-school/phd-and-doctoral-study/find-a-project-or-supervisor/tabs/join-a-project/assessing-the-impacts-of-relative-sea-level-rise-and-sediment-delivery-on-new-ze.html
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Cheers,<br>
Sarah.
Dr Sarah McSweeney; Lecturer in Physical Geography<br>
Room 316 Beatrice Tinsley Building <br>
School of Earth and Environment; Te Kura Aronukurangi<br>
University of Canterbury; Te Whare Wananga o Waitaha<br>
Email: sarah.mcsweeney@canterbury.ac.nz<br>
We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Scholar to conduct research in the field of land and groundwater modeling and data assimilation.
The candidate will be involved in a NASA sponsored project in collaboration with scientists of the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Dr. Erica Siirila-Woodburn, co-I) and Virginia Tech (Dr. Susanna Werth, co-I).
RESEARCH TOPIC<br>
The overall objective of the research is to understand and quantify, the feedback between California, Sierra Nevada seasonal snow, the groundwater storage (GWS) in the Central Valley, and the impact of hydro-climatic extremes such as droughts and atmospheric rivers on groundwater. Tasks include 1) development of a process-based modeling framework (i.e., PARFLOW) of the California Sierra Nevada-Central Valley interface in which land-surface to GWS recharge mechanisms are explicitly represented; 2) quantify GWS recharge mechanisms and associated uncertainties by assimilating satellite observations of vertical land motion and terrestrial water storage.
DUTIES<br>
The successful candidate should be passionate and committed, have strong analytical, statistical, and communication skills, possess excellent programming skills, and have a background in groundwater or land surface modeling. The successful candidate will contribute to the interpretation of results and publication of peer-reviewed journal articles, and conference presentations. The incumbent will also exercise functional supervision over supporting graduate students. As part of the postdoctoral experience, the incumbent will receive mentoring for developing research proposals and participation in career development activities will be strongly encouraged.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS <br>
PhD in earth science, hydrology, geography, or related field
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (by start date)
* Demonstrated written and verbal communications skills and scientific excellence
* Excellent quantitative, computational, and programming skills (e.g., Fortran, MATLAB, Python)
* Ability to work independently and as part of a larger team
* Ability to think critically and innovatively
* Strong interest in land surface and groundwater interactions, and interdisciplinary studies
* Familiarity with hydrogeodetic and/or hydrologic remote sensing technologies and their integration into hydrological or groundwater models
APPOINTMENT<br>
The initial appointment is 100% for two years with the possibility of an extension, based on satisfactory performance and availability of funding.
TO APPLY<br>
Please submit your CV and one to two pages research statement to Manuela Girotto (mgirotto@berkeley.edu)
Please help us spread the word! Thanks!
Manuela Girotto, PhD<br>
Associate Professor <br>
Dept. of Env. Science, Policy and Mgmt<br>
University of California, Berkeley<br>
233 Mulford Hall<br>
Berkeley, CA 94720-3114<br>
Pronouns: she/her/hers<br>
https://nature.berkeley.edu/girottolab/<br>
We are seeking a highly-motivated postdoctoral researcher to work on a research two-year project on flood inundation estimation from satellite remote sensing observations. The successful applicant will join the hydrology and remote sensing group at the Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, FL. The project is funded by NOAA and the research work will be carried out in collaboration with the Iowa Flood Center at the University of Iowa and the Earth System Science Interdisciplinary Center at the University of Maryland.
The successful applicant will pursue research focused on developing a framework for quantifying and modeling uncertainty of satellite-based flood inundation estimates. The work will involve the analysis of remote sensing dataset and the application of hydrologic/hydraulic models. Therefore, preference will be given to candidates with prior experience in remote sensing and/or hydrologic/hydraulic modeling. Demonstrated skill in using GIS software as well as programming in Python or similar is highly desirable.
Expected start date for the position is July 1st, 2020 (some flexibility on the exact date is possible).
The initial appointment will be one year in duration, and funding is available to extend the initial appointment by up to one additional year.
To be considered, please email Prof. Efthymios Nikolopoulos (enikolopoulos@fit.edu) a CV and any other relevant information. Applications will be considered starting on May 20, 2020, and the position will remain open until filled. (https://fit.hiretouch.com/home/jobs-board/job-details?jobID=62473&job=postdoctoral-researcher) +
We are seeking a motivated candidate for one new Ph.D. position in GFZ at Section 4.7 Earth Surface Process Modelling through HEIBRiDS graduate school and inviting all interested candidates to apply. The successful candidate will be advised by Prof. Dr. Jean Braun, Prof. Dr. Gitta Kutynoik, and myself. Prof. Braun is the section head of section 4.7 earth surface process modelling at German research centre for Geoscience (GFZ). Prof. Kutyniok is an Einstein professor of mathematics and computer science at the Technical University of Berlin.
This project will mainly focus on combining deep learning methods, remote sensing, with surface process modelling to develop landslide susceptibility maps. The aim of this project is to understand the control of climate and earthquake on landslide activities with earth observation big data and deep learning method. The candidates will develop a new model to combine the process-based model and deep learning method. Candidates are required to hold a university degree equivalent to a Master degree and have a good command of written and speaking English. German language skill is not required. Experience in machine/deep learning, surface processes modelling, remote sensing, and landslide-related research will be a plus. The successful candidate will receive a four-year fully-funded fellowship. The application deadline is Feb 7, 2020. Apply here: https://heibrids.mdc-berlin.de/intern/start_start_for.php For more information about HEIBRiDS program and requirements: https://www.heibrids.berlin/admission/eligibility/
If you have any questions about the project, please feel free to contact me by htang@gfz-potsdam.de
Best,<br>
Hui Tang +
We are seeking a post-doctoral research associate to join us at the University of Glasgow, Scotland, to work on the NERC Hydrometeorological Hazards in South-East Asia project “Catchment susceptibility to hydrometeorological hazards: sediment flux and geomorphic change as drivers of flood risk in the Philippines.” The closing date for applications is 4 February 2019.
'''Further details:'''<br>
Post-doctoral Research Associate: Grade 7; £35,210 - £39,610<br>
Duration: Up to 33 months (starting as soon as possible)<br>
Location: School of Geographical and Earth Sciences, University of Glasgow, Scotland<br>
Applications are invited for a 33-month Post-doctoral Research Associate (PDRA) to work on the NERC Hydrometeorological Hazards in South-East Asia project “Catchment susceptibility to hydrometeorological hazards: sediment flux and geomorphic change as drivers of flood risk in the Philippines.” The project aims: (1) to develop a national-scale catchment characteristics database to assess the susceptibility of different catchments to morphological change impacts on flood hazard; and (2) to assess flood hazards arising from morphological change associated with variations in sediment supply and the influence of lateral constraints on channel morphological adjustment. To address the latter aim, the project will acquire multi-temporal airborne LiDAR data across two catchments in northern Luzon, will assess sediment transport rates using a morphological approach, and will develop two-dimensional hydraulic and morphodynamics models. You will work with Dr Richard Williams (Principal Investigator), Prof Trevor Hoey and Dr Brian Barrett (Co-Investigators) and a research team that is dedicated to the project at the University of the Philippines - Diliman. Expertise in fluvial geomorphology is essential. Skills in remote sensing, Geographic Information Systems and/or hydraulic/morphodynamic numerical modelling would be advantageous. There is scope for the Research Associate to enhance research directions and goals within the remit of project proposal.
The Research Associate will contribute to field campaigns in the Philippines, present findings at international conferences and to project partners in the Philippines, and publish project findings in international scientific publications.
The University of Glasgow is research intensive, world top 100 institution. The School of Geographical and Earth Sciences has a dynamic group of geomorphologists and earth observation scientists including early career academic staff, and post-doctoral and PhD researchers. The School is well resourced with geomatics equipment and software, high specification computing hardware and has state of the art laboratories and extensive collaboration with the Scottish Universities Environmental Research Centre (SUERC).
The closing date for applications is 4 February 2019. Interviews will be scheduled on 20 February 2019.
More details on the post, and a link to the formal application form, are available from the University’s jobs web site (https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs/). Search for job reference E20376.
Informal enquiries can be made at any time to the Principal or Co-Investigators:<br>
Richard.Williams@glasgow.ac.uk +44 (0)141 3304788<br>
Trevor.Hoey@glasgow.ac.uk +44 (0)141 3307736<br>
Brian.Barrett@glasgow.ac.uk +44 (0)141 3308655<br>
Thanks, Richard
Dr Richard Williams MCIWEM CSci CEnv C.WEM FHEA<br>Lecturer<br>School of Geographical and Earth Sciences<br>University of Glasgow<br>
Office Tel: +44 (0)141 330 4788<br>Email: richard.williams@glasgow.ac.uk<br>http://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/ges/staff/richardwilliams
We are seeking a post-doctoral scholar to work with a team of researchers from Oregon State University on an NSF funded project: Assessing the influence of lithology on primary production in mountain streams. This is a 22 month post-doctoral scholar position based at Oregon State University. We seek a motivated and collaborative scientist with experience in fluvial geomorphology and or stream metabolism modeling. The postdoctoral scholar will be expected to lead efforts in quantifying the relationship between sediment transport and geomorphologic setting and stream ecosystem processes (focusing on stream metabolism). As a member of the project team she/he will be expected to contribute to other aspects of the project including, data analysis, preparation of reports, scientific articles, and associated project deliverables. Applicants must have defended their Ph.D. by the start of the appointment and must have completed their Ph.D. no more than 5 years ago. The target start-date for this position is between June 1 and August 1 2019.
Interested applicants should submit the following:
# Cover letter,
# C.V., and
# names and contact information for three references
One or two examples of published work are welcome but not required. For more information and to apply, contact Catalina Segura at Oregon State University (segurac@oregonstate.edu). Please include “Stream post-doc” in the subject line of the email. Applications will be accepted through June 15 or until filled. Anticipated Salary will be $48-50K/annually depending in previous experience.
Warm regards,<br>
Catalina
Catalina Segura<br>
Assistant Professor<br>
Department of Forest Engineering, Resources, and Management<br>
Oregon State University<br>
Corvallis, OR 97331<br>
Phone: 541-737-6568<br>
Email: segurac@oregonstate.edu<br>
http://people.forestry.oregonstate.edu/catalina-segura/home<br> +
We are seeking a post-doctoral student to conduct integrated groundwater-surface water modeling at the watershed scale, working with Professor John McCray. The project involves modeling hydrology and water quality for both groundwater and surface water in the Arequipa Region (Valley de Vitor) of southwestern Peru. This project is part of a larger effort with a highly interdisciplinary team of faculty, post-docs and students at Colorado School of Mines (Mines) working with faculty and students at Universidad Nacional de San Agustin de Arequipa (UNSA). The ideal experience would include basin-scale groundwater modeling using MODFLOW or similar, watershed modeling using SWAT or similar, with some experience in groundwater-surface water interactions and/or in water quality modeling at the watershed scale a. Candidates with modeling experience in either of the above areas will also be strongly considered. The post-doc will be housed in the Civil & Environmental Engineering Department at Mines, and will be an active member of the Hydrologic Science and Engineering Program. Mines is an equal opportunity employer, and diversity in culture and experience is highly desired. The position starts as early as April 1, 2019, but a later hire (i.e., early to mid summer) is likely acceptable. The current project end date is 31 December 2020, but continued work is anticipated if desired by the post-doc. Those interested should send a letter of interest and project relevant experience (1 page), a CV (3 pages or less), and names of 3 referees, including the candidate’s PhD advisor by March 18, 2019 to:
Prof. John E. McCray<br>
jmccray@mines.edu<br>
303-273-3490 <br> +
We are seeking a post-doctoral student to conduct aquifer-scale groundwater contaminant transport modeling for poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs), working with Professors John McCray, Kamini Singha, and Chris Higgins at Colorado School of Mines. The project involves modeling PFAS transport to understand past exposures to potentially exposed communities. The ideal experience would include basin-scale groundwater modeling using MODFLOW and MT3D or RT3D, or similar programs. The post-doc will be housed in the Civil & Environmental Engineering Department at Mines, and will be an active member of the Hydrologic Science and Engineering Program. Mines is an equal opportunity employer, and diversity in culture and experience is highly desired. The position starts as early as December 1, 2019, but a later hire (i.e., January 1, 2020) is acceptable. The term of appointment is expected to be 1 year to 18 months. Those interested should send a letter of interest and project relevant experience (1 page), a CV (3 pages or less), and names of 3 referees, including the candidate’s PhD advisor, by 1 November 2019 to Professor John McCray (jmccray@mines.edu). +
We are seeking a postdoctoral research fellow to undertake quantitative research in support of the NERC-funded project "SUPERSLUG: Deconstructing sediment superslugs as a legacy of extreme flows" (project synopsis here: https://gotw.nerc.ac.uk/list_full.asp?pcode=NE%2FZ00022X%2F1). This is a ~three year (35 months), full-time position.
The project seeks to reveal new fundamental insights into fluvial sediment transport behaviours following extreme sediment-rich flows. The initial focus is on reconstructing and modelling landscape adjustments following the 7th February 2021 “Chamoli disaster” in northern India, which caused extensive loss of life and damage to infrastructure along the flood path and produced large-scale geomorphological reworking along valley floors. This work springboards from recent efforts (e.g. Shugar et al., 2021 (https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.abh4455); Westoby et al., 2023 (https://pubs.geoscienceworld.org/gsa/geology/article/51/10/924/627323/Rapid-fluvial-remobilization-of-sediments)) to understand the short-term geomorphological legacy of the disaster. As the project title suggests, there is a specific focus on establishing the presence, character, and potential impacts of so-called sediment 'superslugs' associated with the event.
Core project tasks that you will lead or support include: 1) the photogrammetric processing of barform survey imagery collected from drone platforms, enabling detailed sedimentological analysis via photosieving, followed by upscaling using satellite imagery to inform catchment-based observations, and; 2) the development of an open-source toolkit for detecting and tracking fine-grained sediment superslugs, leveraging cloud-based processing of free satellite imagery. A strong quantitative grounding and experience of working with remote sensing imagery and associated geospatial methods to develop insights into the spatiotemporal evolution of landforms and/or landscapes would be an advantage, as would familiarity with one or more common programming languages. You will lead and contribute to the production of peer-reviewed manuscripts and will have opportunities to disseminate your findings and expand your network by attending national and international conferences and workshops. There will be opportunities to participate in overseas fieldwork in the Indian Himalaya.
The post is based in the School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Plymouth, UK. The School hosts an interdisciplinary team of academics undertaking teaching and research focused on challenges including climate change, natural hazards, social justice, pollution, energy transitions and the sensitive development of natural resources. Staff and students work and study in the stunning landscape of south west England, which includes national parks, Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, characterful towns and cities, and a 650 mile-long coastline. The research fellow will work closely with Dr. Matt Westoby (Plymouth) and Dr. Stuart Dunning (Newcastle), and will be embedded within a wider project team that includes collaborators from Newcastle University, the Universities of Exeter, Hull, and Leeds, Staffordshire University, the Wadia Institute for Himalayan Geology, the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee and the University of Calgary.
For further information and instructions on how to apply, please visit this link: https://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DHV447/research-fellow. The closing date is 30th June, and we expect to hold interviews by mid-July at the latest. The successful applicant would be able to commence work on the project shortly thereafter, but discussions can be had regarding availability and other individual circumstances - flexible working options will be considered. The position is open to international applicants and we particularly encourage applicants from under-represented groups.
For an informal discussion about the role, please reach out to Dr. Matt Westoby in the first instance (matt.westoby@plymouth.ac.uk)
Best wishes,<br>
Matt Westoby<br>
(and the SUPERSLUG team)<br>
Dr. Matthew Westoby<br>
Associate Professor of Physical Geography<br>
School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences<br>
University of Plymouth<br>
Plymouth, UK<br>
We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher interested in how the seismic properties of trees and forests impacts coseismic landslide triggering and the development of the Critical Zone. Please see below and reach out if you have any questions!
Along subduction zones, ground motions from megathrust earthquakes pose hazards to lives and infrastructure and are also responsible for a host of secondary hazards, including landslides and liquefaction. Preliminary field experiments and modeling suggest that trees and forests may act as seismic metamaterials, damping seismic waves at particular frequencies. How this process affects and interacts with the Critical Zone and impacts the triggering of coseismic landslides, remains an unexplored question.
We are seeking a postdoctoral seismologist, geomorphologist, or engineer with experience in environmental seismology and seismic data processing to investigate the seismic damping properties of trees and forests. This position is part of an interdisciplinary effort to understand how forest structure affects seismic wave propagation and coseismic landslide triggering, with an initial focus on mountainous landscapes along the Cascadia Subduction Zone. The project will produce data and toolkits relevant to the environmental seismology community as well as related projects with applications for geomorphology, Critical Zone Science, forest management, seismic hazard modeling, and landscape evolution in seismically active regions.
The selected candidate will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of geomorphologists, seismologists, Critical Zone scientists and engineers across institutions and will lead field deployment of seismic instrumentation, seismic data processing, geospatial and topographic analysis, and numerical modeling. They will additionally engage in proposal development and scientific writing and dissemination of results in peer reviewed journals and at conferences.
Interested candidates should have:
* A Ph.D. in Earth Sciences or Geophysics or a related physical science or engineering field.
* Strong quantitative skills, including coding, signal processing, and numerical modeling.
* Experience processing seismic data.
* Experiences with field data collection (preferred).
To apply, candidates should include a copy of their latest CV, a brief summary of their research background and interests (<1 page), and contact information for 2-3 references here. Review of applications will begin on August 18, 2025. Questions can be directed to Will Struble at wstruble@uh.edu.
Anticipated start-date is flexible, but we seek a candidate who would be able to commence work no later than the end of the Fall 2025 semester. The anticipated project timeline is two years, with possibilities for additional support depending on funding availability. Compensation amounts to an annual salary of $53,900 per year, as well as a benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance (total compensation of $65,000 per year). The primary duty station for this project is at the University of Houston, with opportunities for laboratory visits with collaborators and field-data collection at and near Oregon State University, University of Oregon, and Portland State University, in addition to future collaborator institutions.
The department of Earth & Atmospheric Sciences (EAS) at the University of Houston is a large (>30 tenured and tenure-track faculty), well-funded department within an R1 institution. Students and postdocs have impressive access to internships, networking events, and ultimately have a high rate of job placement. Houston is a large, metropolitan city that boasts significant attractions in food, museums, and art, and is one of the most diverse cities in the United States. Despite rapid growth, Houston remains one of the most affordable major cities in the U.S., offering a high quality of life.
https://www.uh.edu/nsm/earth-atmospheric/
Best regards,<br>
Will Struble, University of Houston<br>
Valerie Sahakian, University of Oregon<br>
Ben Leshchinsky, Oregon State University<br>
Jill Marshall, Portland State University<br>
Josh Roering, University of Oregon<br>
Andrea Wolter, GNS Science<br>
Will T. Struble, Ph.D. (he/him)<br>
Assistant Professor<br>
Department of Earth & Atmospheric Sciences<br>
University of Houston<br>
wstruble@uh.edu<br>
willstruble.com<br>
https://uh.edu<br>
We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher to assimilate the science-ready remote sensing data products (e.g. water surface level, vegetation cover maps) into the hydrological and ecogeomorphic (plant productivity) models. In addition, the postdoc will support the generation of combined multi-source products (i.e. from remote sensing and models). Since the Delta-X project involved a large team with researchers from 7 institutions, the selected candidate will act as a point of contact to collect and assemble datasets from multiple co-investigators into a database. The selected candidate should expect to work within a large team of multidisciplinary researchers from several institutions; and be prepared to work in a stimulating and dynamic environment.
details:
https://jpl.jobs/jobs/2019-10426-Assimilation-of-remote-sensing-data-into-hydrodynamic-and-ecological-models-in-the-Mississippi-River-Delta +
We are seeking a talented and motivated Research Software Engineer / Scientist (RSE) to join our interdisciplinary team at the University of Waterloo, Canada. This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of cutting-edge research and software development, supporting projects that push the boundaries of knowledge in machine learning, climate, and water sciences.
The RSE will collaborate closely with researchers to design, develop, and maintain software tools, data pipelines, and computational models that underpin high-impact academic research. Their work will directly contribute to the advancement of science, open-source development, and reproducible research. More details can be found in the attached PDF.
The deadline for applications is May 7, 2025.
Please share with people that may be interested.
Thanks,<br>
Julie
Juliane Mai PhD (she/her)
Research Associate Professor
Department Earth & Environmental Science
University of Waterloo
200 University Ave West / Waterloo ON, N2L 3G1 / Canada
Building PHY / Room 3011
Twitter: @JulieeeMai
BlueSky: @julieeemai.bsky.social
https://juliane-mai.com
https://scholar.google.ca/citations?user=0cgCUuAAAAAJ +
