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We have a PhD position open now for applications. The position focuses on hydrogeological system understanding and impact evaluation of future groundwater management strategies under a changing climate.
Please share this opportunity within your network and with anyone who might be potentially interested!
https://www.wur.nl/en/vacancy/phd-position-hydrogeological-system-understanding-of-the-ganges-brahmaputra-meghna-delta-and-impact-evaluation-of-future-water-management-strategies-under-a-changing-climate.htm
Best regards<br>
Syed<br>
Dr. ir. Syed Mustafa<br>
Hydrology and Environmental Hydraulics Group<br>
Wageningen University<br>
6708 PB Wageningen
<br>The Netherlands +
We have a PhD position to fill and would greatly appreciate if this advertisement would be circulated among potential candidates.
Applications should be sent to Sébastien Rohais and Vincent Regard (sebastien.rohais@ifpen.fr, vincent.regard@get.omp.eu) before June 15.
Many thanks and kind regards<br>
Vincent Regard and Sébastien Rohais
Vincent Regard<br>
<br>
Maitre de Conférences (Associate Professor), U. Paul Sabatier<br>
Associate Editor Earth Surface Processes and Landforms<br>
Geosciences Environnement Toulouse (GET)<br>
Observatoire Midi Pyrénées<br>
Université de Toulouse - UPS - CNRS - IRD - CNES<br>
14 Avenue Edouard Belin<br>
31400 Toulouse France<br>
vincent.regard@get.omp.eu<br>
http://www.get.obs-mip.fr/profils/Regard_Vincent https://vincentregard.wordpress.com/<br> +
We have a great new postdoc fellowship opportunity available via the Oak Ridge Institute of Science & Education (ORISE) and located at the US EPA’s Office of Research and Development in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Applications for the postdoc fellowship on “Wetland nutrient mitigation modeling across multiple watershed scales” will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Further details and additional application information are located at this link (https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/EPA-ORD-CEMM-WECD-2021-09) and below. Only US citizens may be considered at this time.
The postdoctoral research opportunity is available at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Office of Research and Development (ORD), Center for Environmental Measurements and Modeling Division (CEMM). The appointment is with the Watershed and Ecosystem Characterization Division (WECD), Ecosystem Condition Branch (ECB) in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Nutrient-driven harmful algal blooms and hypoxia events in lakes, estuaries, and other downgradient receiving waters (e.g., the Gulf of Mexico, Lake Erie) are increasing in their frequency, magnitude, and duration, with excess nutrients as a primary cause. Wetland restoration and creation, as part of a suite of conservation practices, have been advanced to mitigate excess nutrient (nitrogen, phosphorus) effects on downstream water quality. However, discerning the effects or “signal” of nutrient-mitigating wetland-based conservation practices (alone and coupled with “best management practices” or BMPs) at the watershed outlet from the “noise” inherent in landscape biogeochemical processing, downgradient transport, and source- and sink-dynamics in receiving waters has been challenging.
This research project aims to better understand and characterize these wetland-mitigation effects on downstream nutrient levels via process-based watershed modeling. The project focuses on coupling wetland spatial locations and potential local, landscape-, and watershed-scale processes influencing the efficacy of wetlands as nutrient mitigation strategies. Specifically, the applicant may be involved with the following activities:
* Applying and modifying process-based watershed models (e.g., SWAT) to answer key research questions
* Analyzing and interpreting model outputs in the context of current literature
* Developing research manuscripts and presentations at professional society conferences
* Collaborating with research scientists in other federal agencies and academia
* Developing new research questions and directions related to the project’s goals
The candidate will have the opportunity to achieve research objectives by developing and applying process-based watershed modeling approaches (e.g., APEX, APEX + SWAT, or similar models) coupled with state-of-the-science big data (i.e., monitored gage, geospatial, and remote sensing data). The candidate will join our productive and enthusiastic research team of watershed hydrologists, biogeochemists, and systems ecologists for an up to two-year postdoctoral research appointment. They will gain experience with cross-agency collaboration (e.g., with US Department of Agriculture (USDA), Natural Resources Conservation Service). The research participant will lead multiple publications of the study outcomes in leading scientific journals, as well as present research findings at multiple professional conferences.
We have a job open to fill one or more positions of Computer Scientist at the GS-9/11 level with full performance of GS-12. Please spread the word to any appropriate candidates.
https://www.usajobs.gov/job/688045600
Thanks,<br>
Brian
Brian Shiro, Ph.D. (He/Him)<br>
Deputy Center Director<br>
bshiro@usgs.gov<br>
Geologic Hazards Science Center<br>
1711 Illinois St, Golden, CO 80401<br>
https://www.usgs.gov/centers/geologic-hazards-science-center +
We have a job opening for microwave-based satellite data assimilation within the AquaCrop model at KU Leuven, in my team:
https://www.kuleuven.be/personeel/jobsite/jobs/60231712
The FAO AquaCrop model has recently been activated within NASA’s Land Information System (LIS), and we look for a motivated student to exploit the new possibilities of satellite data within this system. The job is open for a PhD student for 4 years, but could possibly be transformed to a 2-year position for a postdoctoral researcher, only if the candidate has a very strong motivation and interest in satellite data assimilation within crop models.
Please forward to interested students, or apply yourself by 14 August 2023. All details are given via the link above.
Best regards
Gabrielle
Prof. dr. ir. Gabriëlle J. M. De Lannoy<br>
KULeuven, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences<br>
Division Soil and Water Management<br>
Celestijnenlaan 200 E - box 2411<br>
B-3001 Heverlee<br>
Belgium<br> +
We have a new tenure track position (application Deadline September 30, 2022) in physical geography in the Department of Geography and Environment (https://geoenvironment.uwo.ca)......with a particular focus on the physical functioning of human-modified landscapes, including hydrologic and geomorphic systems and/or consequences of climate change on socio-natural systems in the anthropocene. We are particularly interested in applicants whose research and teaching are field-based and/or involve a significant use of geomatics and/or geospatial techniques.
''All applicants to this hiring opportunity must self-identify as a woman.''
A great opportunity in a welcoming and diverse Department looking to re-build in physical geography research, graduate and undergraduate programs and integrate with other research themes in the Department, including urban environments. we ae also advertising a tenure track position in urban geography.
Complete ad and details are here:
https://www.uwo.ca/facultyrelations/careers/pdf/Social-Science_GeoEnv_Physical_20221.pdf
Please distribute far and wide!
If you have interest or questions please don't hesitate to contact me by email: pashmore@uwo.ca
Thanks,<br>
Peter Ashmore<br>
Peter Ashmore, PhD<br>
Professor & Undergraduate Chair, Department of Geography and Environment, University of Western Ontario<br>
London, Ontario N6A 5C2, Canada email: pashmore@uwo.ca<br> https://geoenvironment.uwo.ca/people/faculty/ashmore_peter.html<br> +
We have a position open for an Associate Scientist III focusing on Hydrometeorological Modeling & Data Analysis.
Below is a summary of the job description. See the full job description and application process here: https://bit.ly/ASSTIII
'''What You Will Do:''' This is a new two-year term position. The new hire will work as part of an NCAR/RAL team of scientists and engineers to support 1) collection, organization, and analysis of hydrometeorological data from radar, numerical models, precipitation gauges, stream gauges and other field instrumentation, 2) hydrologic forecast execution and verification from hydrometeorological (numerical weather prediction, nowcasting and rainfall-runoff) models, and 3) implementation and execution of meteorological and hydrological models for a variety of hydrometeorological forecasting applications.
'''Responsibilities:'''
* Conducts hydrometeorological analyses of multiple hydrometeorological data products (e.g. radar, satellite, numerical weather prediction models, sounding data, snowpack, soil moisture, inundation, streamflow data) as a basis for quantifying skill and uncertainty in hydrologic predictions.
* Performs basic hydrologic model experiments using the WRF-Hydro/National Water Model system to assess the impact different meteorological forcing datasets and land surface characterization datasets on hydrologic simulation and prediction skill.
* Collects and analyzes radar, disdrometer and in situ hydrometeorological surface station data for improving the characterization of precipitation phase (solid vs. liquid) and intensity in complex terrain.
* Presents research results with program sponsors at scientific conferences and meetings, and in reports and journal articles.
* Develops and/or assesses physically-based and statistically-based precipitation, temperature, humidity, wind and incoming radiation downscaling methodologies as tools for preparing input data for hydrologic prediction models.
* Works with a diverse academic and federal agency team of hydrometeorologists on the improvement of meteorological forcing data for use in the NOAA National Water Model.
'''DECISION MAKING&PROBLEM SOLVING - i.e., types of problems that are solved independently'''
* Ability to develop and implement scientific methods related to achieving the goals of a project using past experience and general scientific research skills.
* Ability to diagnose and resolve problems in the hydrometeorological model simulations with general guidance through the development/implementation of post-processing scripts, analysis programs, graphical displays, and statistical tools.
* Ability to work independently in remote field research environments
We have a post-doctoral fellowship position going in modelling and field monitoring of catchment water quality and its relationship to travel time. The details are at https://jobs.unimelb.edu.au/caw/en/job/912140/research-fellow-in-hydrology-and-water-quality
Best regards, Andrew
Professor Andrew Western<br>
Head, Department of Infrastructure Engineering and<br>
Redmond Barry Distinguished Professor<br>
The University of Melbourne, Victoria 3010 Australia<br>
E: a.western@unimelb.edu.au <br> +
We have a postdoc position at Los Alamos National Lab, focusing on coastal hydrologic and geochemical modeling. '''Review of application will start on Dec 5th, 2022.''' This appointment is valid for two years with a possible third-year extension. Note that US citizenship is not a requirement. See details below.
The Earth System Observations Group (EES-14) in the Earth and Environmental Sciences (EES) Division at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is seeking applications from diverse candidates with expertise in surface and groundwater hydrology, geochemistry, ecohydrology, or hydrodynamics (preferably related to coastal systems). Research experience on salinity in coastal systems, nutrient and water quality, sediment transport, and hydrological feedback with vegetation are desirable. '''This position will focus on using numerical models to better understand coastal surface and subsurface hydrologic processes and nutrient transport under climate change.''' The successful candidate will work with a multi-disciplinary team of hydrologists, computational geoscientists, geomorphologists, ecologists, and climate modelers focused on developing multi-physics models for high-resolution simulations using high-performance computational architectures. The successful candidate will have the opportunity '''to work with the current state-of-the-art DOE-sponsored modeling codes such as the Advance Terrestrial Simulator (ATS)''' and evaluate model predictions with observations from the field or remote sensing.
'''Minimum Job Requirements:'''
* Research background in one or more of the following: watershed hydrology, coastal hydrology, groundwater hydrology, or sediment transport.
* Experience in surface and subsurface hydrologic modeling and/or computational geosciences.
* Demonstrated research ability, as evidenced by publications in refereed journals and a history of successful research in collaborative team environments
'''Education:''' A Ph.D. in hydrology, ecology, environmental science, geosciences, civil engineering, water resources engineering, climate modeling, or a closely related field. '''The candidate must have completed all Ph.D. requirements by the commencement of the appointment or received a Ph.D. within the last five years'''.
'''Desired Qualifications:'''
* Experience in developing and/or using physics-based models to predict and understand coastal hydrological interaction.
* Experience in modeling coastal freshwater and saltwater interaction
* Experience in using GIS and remote sensing software to process vector and raster files
* Experience with Python and one of the following: Fortran, C, or C++
* Experience with using version control tools (e.g., git)
* Experience and knowledge of computational physics and/or climate modeling, construction and application of physical models, the analysis and incorporation of data and observations for model development and testing; and experience on high performance computing
'''Location:''' This position will be located in Los Alamos, NM.
'''Salary:''' follow LANL postdoc salary guidance https://www.lanl.gov/careers/career-options/postdoctoral-research/index.php.
'''How to apply:''' Apply through LANL career system here https://lanl.jobs/search/jobdetails/computational-hydro-geochemistry-postdoctoral-researcher/8b493164-3c2a-4506-8d70-6123448bd290
'''Note to Applicants:'''
For full consideration, please submit a cover letter describing your background and relevant experience, a CV, and (C) contact information for three professional references.
Review of applications will begin on December 5th, 2022, and until the position is filled.
For additional information, please contact Yu Zhang (yuzhang@lanl.gov).
Yu Zhang, Ph.D.<br>
Scientist<br>
Earth and Environmental Sciences Division<br>
Los Alamos National Laboratory<br>
We have a postdoc position under the R3PEAT project in Zagreb, Croatia in duration of 1.5 years. Position is associated with the Department of Hydroscience and Engineering under the Faculty of Civil Engineering and project R3PEAT (www.grad.hr/r3peat). We are looking for candidates that can contribute in publication of the results obtained from experiments/simulations/surveys and develop project proposals to continue research funding.
The funding is provided by the Croatian Science Foundation that aims to establish early career scientist groups, providing support to PhD students and postdocs in career development.
The full job listing can be found at https://www.egu.eu/jobs/4818/postdoctoral-researcher-in-civil-engineering/
You can contact me directly for more information (e-mail: gordon.gilja@grad.unizg.hr , phone +385 1 4369311). Please share with your colleagues that might be interested in this position.
Asst. Prof. Gordon Gilja<br>
University of Zagreb, Faculty of Civil Engineering<br>
Department of Hydroscience and Engineering<br>
Kaciceva 26, HR-10000 Zagreb, Croatia<br>
www.grad.hr/r3peat<br> +
We have a postdoctoral research position available at the University of Aberdeen to work on the NERC-funded Gravel barrier resilience in a changing climate (#gravelbeach) project. This multi-institution project aims to enhance our understanding of gravel barrier systems and improve predictive capability to support more sustainable coastal management and reduce vulnerability to climate change.
The Postdoc will work on laboratory experiments to investigate swash zone sediment transport processes and morphodynamics of mixed sand-gravel beaches. The position is based in the School of Engineering at the University of Aberdeen where experiments will be done in our swash facility, but there will also be an opportunity to participate in wave flume experiments with project partners at the University of Plymouth.
For more information on the post and how to apply please see: https://www.abdnjobs.co.uk/vacancy/research-fellow-552189.html
The duration of the position is 2.5 years (full-time). The application deadline is Tuesday the 9th of April, with an anticipated start date on the 3rd of June 2024 (or soon after).
For any enquiries please get in touch with me (d.a.vandera@abdn.ac.uk)
With best regards,<br>
Dominic
Dr Dominic van der A<br>
Fluids Mechanics Research Group<br>
School of Engineering<br>
University of Aberdeen<br>
Fraser Noble Building<br>
King's College<br>
Aberdeen AB24 3UE<br>
Twitter: @dominicvandera<br> +
We have a tenure-track search open in Earth & Environmental Sciences at the University of Minnesota Duluth. Review of applications will begin Oct. 3rd, 2022. Please share with your colleagues!
https://z.umn.edu/scsecareers
Thank-you,<br>
Karen Gran<br>
The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences in the Swenson College of Science and Engineering at the University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position that will begin on August 21, 2023. This is a full-time, 9-month position. We seek a broadly-based Earth scientist who will complement our existing teaching and research strengths. The research specialization for this position is open. The successful candidate's specific field of expertise may include but is not limited to global environmental change, climate science, critical zone science, hydrology, geohealth, geodesy, geodynamics, the study of Earth's deep interior, rock deformation, and structural geology. The successful candidate will teach one or more core courses in our environmental sciences and geological sciences programs. These will be in structural geology, hydrology, Earth materials or petrology, data science, or GIS and remote sensing applications. The successful candidate is also expected to develop advanced courses that contribute to our Environmental Science B.S., Geological Sciences B.S. and B.A., and Earth Sciences M.S. programs.
The candidate hired to fill this position will establish an independent, externally funded research program that includes mentoring undergraduate and graduate students. They are expected to provide service to the Department, College, and University while supporting our broader mission of diversity and inclusion; we welcome candidates who seek to incorporate elements of environmental justice into their courses. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Earth science, geoscience, environmental science, or a closely related field by July 1, 2023. Please see https://z.umn.edu/scsecareers for more information.
The Department of EES at UMD is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment and encourages interdisciplinary activities and collaborations. Faculty members advise graduate students in the Earth Science M.S. and Water Resources Science and Integrated Biosciences Graduate Programs. They are eligible for appointments in other graduate programs in the University of Minnesota system. Faculty members may also advise Ph.D. students in the Water Resources Science program and the Integrated Biosciences Program or through appointment on the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus. Opportunities exist for collaboration with faculty across campus, as well as scientists at the Natural Resources Research Institute, the Large Lakes Observatory, and local, state, and federal agencies. State-of-the-art research and instructional facilities and competitive startup funding are available.
The University of Minnesota Duluth values of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to achieving excellence. We are especially interested in recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty to maintain the excellence of the Department, College, and University and to offer students interdisciplinary perspectives and varied ways of knowing and learning. We strongly encourage people from historically excluded groups to apply, including but not limited to women, Indigenous, LGBTQIA+, Black, Latin American, Asian American, Hawaiian/Island Pacific, mixed race, and disabled scholars. We favor candidates who can contribute to the College's distinctive educational objectives, which promote intercultural understanding with social responsibility and the ethical implications of knowledge and action.
We recognize that excellence in teaching and research forms the basis for any successful candidate. To that end, we are implementing an anonymized search process. See https://z.umn.edu/scsecareers for a description of the application steps. Applications must include four documents: an anonymized research and teaching statement that is understandable to a non-specialist (1500 words/4 pages max); a statement that demonstrates a commitment to justice, equity, inclusion, and a diverse student population (1000 words/2 pages max); a curriculum vita; and a list of four professional references. The review of complete applications will start on October 3, 2022, and continue until the position is filled. Go to the University of Minnesota Job Site and search for job ID 350951. Please direct questions about this position to Dr. Latisha Brengman (EES-job-ad@umn.edu), chair of the Earth and Environmental Science Faculty Search Committee.
The University of Minnesota Duluth campus is part of the University of Minnesota public university system and is the second largest research university within the U of M system. UMD is a comprehensive university of about 11,000 students located along the shores of Lake Superior. Duluth is the largest city in northern Minnesota and part of the Twin Ports metropolitan area (Duluth, MN and Superior, WI). The Twin Ports area hosts four colleges/universities, two major hospitals, many retail and manufacturing companies, and the largest commercial port on the Great Lakes. Duluth has vibrant music, theater, and arts scenes and a steadily increasing number of craft breweries and award-winning restaurants. Duluth offers affordable housing, an absence of appreciable traffic, and mixes its historic feel with a dynamic urban economy and many cultural offerings. Named by Outdoor Magazine as one of America's Best Outdoors Towns, Duluth provides access to hundreds of miles of biking, hiking, and skiing trails and abundant opportunities for fishing, kayaking, and sailing.
UMD is committed to supporting our colleagues. The University of Minnesota has a robust policy with respect to opportunity hires for partners. Parental leaves and on-campus childcare are available. The Swenson College of Science and Engineering has a mentoring program to facilitate professional success. Swenson College Howard Higholt Professorships are also available to support outstanding tenure-track faculty committed to creating a more inclusive and equitable institution.
Karen B. Gran, Professor <br>
Dept. of Earth & Environmental Sciences<br>
Institute on the Environment Fellow<br>
University of Minnesota Duluth<br>
1114 Kirby Drive, 227 HH<br>
Duluth, MN 55812<br>
We have a two-year postdoc position available in the Aarhus Cosmogenic Nuclides Group (http://geo.au.dk/en/research/research-centres/aarhus-cosmogenic-nuclides-group/), starting early 2020.
The postdoc will be using multiple cosmogenic nuclides and inverse modeling in order to infer erosion rates and Quaternary landscape evolution in Scandinavia.
Please notify any interested candidates you may know of that would like to come and join our group in Aarhus. They are welcome to contact me with any questions.
The deadline for applying is September 16, 2019.
http://www.au.dk/om/stillinger/job/postdoc-in-cosmogenic-nuclides-inverse-modeling-and-quantitative-geomorphology/
Cheers,<br>
Vivi Kathrine Pedersen<br>
Assistant Professor/Marie Skłodowska Curie Fellow<br>
Department of Geoscience, Aarhus University<br>
Høegh-Guldbergs Gade 2, 8000 Aarhus, Denmark.<br> +
We have a vacancy for a staff member working on the interface between hydrology and environmental hydraulics. Specifically, we seek someone to strengthen our team with expertise on both geophysical fluid mechanics and earth sciences. Teaching the future generations of hydrologists, hydraulic engineers and landscape architects is an essential part of this job. The position can be filled as either a lecturer (about 60-70% teaching) or assistant professor (about 30% teaching, 30% research, 30% acquisition, 10% services), depending on the candidate's skills and ambitions.
For more information and how to apply, please see:
https://www.wur.nl/en/vacancy/assistant-professor-or-lecturer-in-the-hydrology-and-environmental-hydraulics-group.htm
Feel free to forward this announcement!
Claudia Brauer
C.C. Brauer, PhD.<br>
Lecturer-researcher<br>
Hydrology and Environmental Hydraulics Group
Wageningen University<br>
www.github.com/ClaudiaBrauer<br>
orcid.org/0000-0002-6459-9230<br>
Lumen building, room A.141<br>
Available: Mon-Wed-Thu-Fri<br> +
We have an 18 to 24 months post-doctoral fellowship available at University of Toulouse, France (Stéphane Bonnet and Sébastien Carretier) to work on fluvial erosion in close collaboration with Dimitri Lague and Philippe Davy at University of Rennes (see description below for more info).
We are looking for motivated candidates available to start in spring 2024, with skills in morphometry, LIDAR data processing and/or numerical modelling applied to surface processes .
The application website will open in January but in the meantime please do not hesitate to contact us if you are interested (stephane.bonnet@get.omp.eu).
Best regards,
Stéphane Bonnet, Sébastien Carretier, Dimlitri Lague and Philippe Davy
'''18 to 24 months post-doc: River lateral erosion from terrestrial Lidar data, fluvial terraces and numerical modelling'''
The post-doctoral position is part of the French National Agency for Research (ANR) « WIVA » project (http://wivaanrproject.fr/), which aims to establish a law of lateral erosion of rivers and thus to better model the evolution of valley widths. The post-doctoral work will consist in quantifying and modelling recent lateral erosion of a meandering bedrock river (Rangitikei river, New Zealand), at a short (decadal) and intermediate (centennial to millennial) time-scales. Decadal erosion will be measure by analysing 14 yrs-long time series terrestrial Lidar data of Rangitikei valley flanks acquired on five sites alongstream since 2009 (see Lague et al., 2013 (doi: 10.1016/j.isprsjprs.2013.04.009)). Centennial to millennial erosion will be estimated by analysing the geometry of dated Holocene fluvial strath terraces (see Bonnet et al., 2019 (doi: 10.1038/s41598-019-44533-4) and Guyez et al., 2022 (doi: 10.1002/esp.5357)). Finally, these data will be used to constrain law of lateral erosion and river widening using the River.lab (ex EROS) numerical model (see Davy et al., 2017 (doi: 10.1002/2016JF004156)). The ability of the candidate to efficiently handle high-resolution topographic data and numerical models and to work with different and up-to-date quantitative methods will be essential.
The host team is located at the University of Toulouse, in the Geosciences Environnement Toulouse (GET) laboratory, under the main supervision of Stéphane Bonnet and Sébastien Carretier (WIVA project PI). The post-doc will work closely with Dimitri Lague (Lidar) and Philippe Davy (modelling) at Geosciences Rennes laboratory, remotely and during short journeys on a regular basis. These teams are internationally renowned for their use of Lidar in geomorphology, fluvial geomorphology and experimental and numerical modelling of landscapes and surface processes. The post-doc will be in close contact with the other members of the WIVA project, at GET, GR, CRPG (Nancy) and CEREGE (Aix en Provence), who make up the WIVA project consortium. In addition, the geomorphologists and other scientists in these structures offer an uncommon disciplinary and multidisciplinary environment for a young geoscientist.
Candidates are expected to have PhD in Earth and/or Environmental Sciences and to be trained in Geomorphology and/or Geophysics and/or Quaternary Sciences, with skills in morphometry, numerical modelling applied to surface processes and/or LIDAR data processing. Abilities to work in a collaborative environment, to communicate scientific research to diverse audience and to write scientific papers are expected. Proficiency in spoken and written English is required. Prior knowledge of French is not mandatory.
We have an exciting PhD studentship opportunity, funded by UKRI Centre for Doctoral Training in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning & Advanced Computing (http://cdt-aimlac.org/cdt-research.html).
'''Project title:''' Developing Artificial Intelligence Techniques to Improve Hydrological Model Regionalisation
'''Supervisors:''' Dr Sopan Patil and Dr Panagiotis Ritsos
'''Department/Institution:''' School of Natural Sciences (https://www.bangor.ac.uk/natural-sciences/) and School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering, Bangor University (https://www.bangor.ac.uk/computer-science-and-electronic-engineering/)
Application deadline:''' 31 '''January 2020; however applications will be accepted until all positions are filled.
'''Project description:''' The focus of this PhD is to develop AI techniques that can help improve hydrological model regionalisation. Specifically, the research will investigate novel use of AI and information visualization to interactively relate hydrological model parameters to the physical properties of river basins. Hydrological models are essential tools for simulating streamflow in river basins and are widely used for forecasting floods and droughts. However, appropriate application of hydrological models requires a priori calibration of parameters using historical measured streamflow data. To make matters worse, previous research has shown that hydrological model parameters are not strongly correlated to the physical properties of river basins (e.g., topography, soils, land use). This limits the ability to regionalise hydrological models, i.e. estimate model parameters at ungauged river basins or modify parameter values if land use changes in a river basin. Recent advances in Artificial Intelligence (AI), specifically in Deep Learning, have resulted in the ability to provide efficient high-dimensional interpolators that can handle data of multiple dimensions and heterogeneous information, such as those encountered in hydrological modelling. Our approach will involve development of Deep Learning techniques to extract high level abstractions in hydrological models and physical river basin data, which can be used to test the impact of land management decisions on river basin hydrology. This abstraction will be made available to relevant stakeholders via an interactive visualization interface to facilitate the investigation of multiple hydrological and land-use change scenarios using interpolation, classification and, where possible, generalization. Our training dataset will include data from >1000 river basins across the UK, and the coupled AI-hydrological modelling workflow will be streamlined to operate on HPC framework. This research will advance the field of AI through application of novel techniques for hydrological model regionalisation and help improve the assessment of land management decisions on flood/drought risk.
'''Entry Requirements:''' Applicants should have at least a 2:1 degree in computer science, mathematics or electronic engineering (with substantial programming), or closely related discipline. Excellent programming skills and interest in AI, machine learning and advanced computing. Applicants should have an aptitude and ability in computational thinking and methods (as evidenced by your degree). Interviews will be conducted March 2020.
We welcome applications by UK/Home and EU nationals. To qualify as a UK/Home applicant, you must have been resident in the UK for three years immediately prior to the start of the award, with no restrictions on how long you can remain in the UK. Residence in the UK that is solely for the purpose of education will only count towards these three years if the candidate is an EU national.
More information on this exciting research can be found at http://cdt-aimlac.org/cdt-research.html.
Apply: Applications should be made through Bangor’s electronic application process at https://apps.bangor.ac.uk/applicant/. Your application must include the following attachments in pdf form:
* Your CV
* Degree certificates and transcripts (if you are still an undergraduate, provide a transcript of results known to date)
* A statement no longer than 1000 words that explains why you want to join our Centre, and your preferred topic/supervisor.
* Academic references - all scholarship applications require two supporting references to be submitted. Please ensure that your chosen referees are aware of the funding deadline, as their references form a vital part of the evaluation process. Please include these with your scholarship application.
* In addition, email the pdf(s) of your application to cdt-aimlac@swansea.ac.uk
For more information, please get in touch with Dr Sopan Patil (s.d.patil@bangor.ac.uk) or Dr Panagiotis Ritsos (p.ritsos@bangor.ac.uk).
We have an exciting ecological / biogeomorphological PhD position (which is a temporary staff job in the Netherlands) at the Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research and Utrecht University on intertidal morphology, habitats and benthos in the Wadden Sea:
https://www.workingatnioz.com/our-jobs/phd-position-cascading-effects-of-sea-level-rise-on-sediment-and-macrozoobenthos.html
Deadline for application is 14 November (vacancy text online will be updated).
Cheers, Maarten
M.G.Kleinhans@uu.nl +
We have an exciting opportunity for an Associate Professor/Professor to serve as Director of the National Center for Integrated Coastal Research at the University of Central Florida. Details about the position can be found here: https://ucf.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/careers/job/Orlando-FL-Main-Campus/Associate-Professor-or-Professor-and-Director--National-Center-for-Integrated-Coastal-Research_R106384?jobFamilyGroup=5bcda454ef2601011c97052f3c060000
Best wishes,
Thomas Wahl
Thomas Wahl, Ph.D.<br>
Associate Professor<br>
Civil, Environmental, & Construction Engineering<br>
National Center for Integrated Coastal Research<br>
University of Central Florida<br>
12800 Pegasus Drive, Suite 211<br>
PO Box 162450<br>
Orlando, FL 32816-2450<br>
https://core-lab.weebly.com/<br> +
We have an exciting position that has just opened to work in the Water Resources & Drought group at the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology in Wallingford as a Hydroclimate Scientist working on past, present and future droughts.
See below and on the application page for more info, we are happy to answer any questions before applying. Do please share with anyone you think would be a good fit.
https://ceh.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-GB/CEH_Careers/details/Hydroclimate-Scientist_JR1465
🚀 Opportunity Awaits: Hydro‑Climatologist at UKCEH!🚀<br>
Join the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) in Wallingford, Oxfordshire, and help advance our understanding of hydroclimatic extremes in the face of climate change 🧪🌿
* 📍 Location: Wallingford
* 🕒 Contract: Full-time, Permanent
* 🔄 Working Pattern: Hybrid (50/50)
In this role, you will contribute to a portfolio of national and international science initiatives, including the Co-Centre for Climate + Biodiversity + Water and CANARI projects and related flagship National Capability projects such as the UK Hydrological Outlook and our International Programme. You will be working on developing future projections of hydrological extremes using large ensembles, including advancing understanding of the associated variability and uncertainty. You will also contribute to the co-development and delivery of products and tools that enable water managers to assess the impacts of climate change on water systems and support efforts to enhance resilience against future extreme hazards. This is a rewarding opportunity to see our research translated into applied tools which have a positive impact on our society.
Why join UKCEH?🌍<br>
With over 600 staff working across environmental science domains, UKCEH inspires world-class research and real-world impact—from flood analytics to biodiversity modelling
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis—so early submission is encouraged!
📩 Apply now or share with someone who’d be a great fit! - https://lnkd.in/eH4hMppu
Best wishes,<br>
Wilson<br>
Dr. Wilson Chan<br>
Hydroclimatologist<br>
Water Resources & Drought Group – Water and Climate Science<br>
UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology<br>
Maclean Building, Benson Lane, Wallingford, Oxon, OX10 8BB, UK<br>
www.ceh.ac.uk; @UK_CEH; @wilsonchan.bsky.social; Google Scholar (https://scholar.google.co.uk/citations?user=3DQeru4AAAAJ&hl=en)
We have an exciting position that has just opened to work in the Water Resources & Drought group at the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology in Wallingford as a Hydroclimate Scientist working on past, present and future droughts.
See below and on the application page for more info, we are happy to answer any questions before applying. Do please share with anyone you think would be a good fit.
https://ceh.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-GB/CEH_Careers/details/Hydroclimate-Scientist_JR1465
With apologies for cross posting,<br>
Best wishes,<br>
Lucy
Opportunity Awaits: Hydro‑Climatologist at UKCEH!<br>
Join the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH; https://www.linkedin.com/company/uk-centre-for-ecology-hydrology/) in Wallingford, Oxfordshire, and help advance our understanding of hydroclimatic extremes in the face of climate change
Location: Wallingford
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Working Pattern: Hybrid (50/50)
In this role, you will contribute to a portfolio of national and international science initiatives, including the Co-Centre for Climate + Biodiversity + Water (https://www.climatecocentre.org/) and CANARI projects (https://canari.ac.uk/) and related flagship National Capability projects such as the UK Hydrological Outlook (https://hydoutuk.net/) and our International Programme (https://www.ceh.ac.uk/our-science/projects/international-science-net-zero-plus). You will be working on developing future projections of hydrological extremes using large ensembles, including advancing understanding of the associated variability and uncertainty. You will also contribute to the co-development and delivery of products and tools that enable water managers to assess the impacts of climate change on water systems and support efforts to enhance resilience against future extreme hazards. This is a rewarding opportunity to see our research translated into applied tools which have a positive impact on our society.
Why join UKCEH?<br>
With over 600 staff working across environmental science domains, UKCEH inspires world-class research and real-world impact—from flood analytics to biodiversity modelling
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis—so early submission is encouraged!<br>
Apply now or share with someone who’d be a great fit! - https://lnkd.in/eH4hMppu
Lucy Barker<br>
Senior Hydrological Analyst<br>
Water Resources & Drought Group<br>
Water & Climate Science Area<br>
UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology<br>
Maclean Building, Benson Lane, Wallingford, Oxon, OX10 8BB, UK<br>
she/her; Staff profile: www.ceh.ac.uk/staff/lucy-barker
www.ceh.ac.uk; @UK_CEH
