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We’re currently advertising a fully funded PhD project: “The Lake District Legacy: Tracking and tracing past, present and future delivery of contaminated sediment from historic mining headwater catchments” with Prof Jeff Warburton (Durham), Dr Mark Kincey (Newcastle) and Dr Edwin Baynes (Loughborough)
The project will use geomorphological and topographic analysis to better understand the delivery of contaminated mine sediment from disturbed headwater catchments in the Lake District, UK, over historical, contemporary and future timescales (under climate change scenarios).
Further details about the project are available here: https://iapetus2.ac.uk/studentships/the-lake-district-legacy-tracking-and-tracing-past-present-and-future-delivery-of-contaminated-sediment-from-historic-mining-headwater-catchments/
Key information about the application process are available here: https://iapetus2.ac.uk/how-to-apply/ – please note the process for international applicants.
Please get in touch with the supervisory team if you have any questions about the project.
Best wishes,<br>
Edwin (and Jeff & Mark)
Dr Edwin Baynes<br>
Geography and Environment, Loughborough University<br>
e.baynes@lboro.ac.uk<br> +
We’re hiring in the Villanova University College of Engineering! Please share/repost widely.
In Civil & Environmental Engineering, we are looking for a tenure-track faculty member (Assistant or Associate level) in water resources engineering to start in Fall 2026.
We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise related to urban hydrology, resilient hydrologic infrastructure design, data-driven water systems; and nature-based engineered systems.
Villanova is a great place to teach, collaborate, and do meaningful research in a supportive community. Come be my colleague in CEE and the Villanova Center for Resilient Water Systems.
📍 Learn more & apply: https://jobs.villanova.edu/postings/33011
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We’re looking for a PhD-level Research Software Engineer to work on a new project that explores coupling between the earth surface dynamics and tectonic processes. See details and links below.
Greg Tucker
'''Research Software Engineer'''<br>
This is a full-time position budgeted for 2 years with the possibility of renewal - preferred start date January 2025
'''Hiring Range:''' $90K/yr – $120K/yr. based on the applicant’s education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity
'''About the project:''' A major challenge in geoscience research is understanding how the Earth’s surface and its interior shape one another to influence tectonic motions, volcanic processes, and climate on timescales from tens to millions of years. However, interactions between these systems remain poorly constrained due to a lack of models that capture the coupled dynamics between Earth’s interior and surface processes. This project, funded through the NSF CSSI Program, will couple two widely used, open-source software packages: ASPECT, a mantle dynamics simulation package that is used extensively for long-term modeling of tectonic plates; and Landlab, an environment that models surface processes. The software and workflows developed through this project will enable scientific communities that are typically siloed, studying either Earth’s surface or its interior, to initiate new studies of coupled processes with direct societal relevance (e.g., geohazards, resource exploration). Model use cases will be developed to demonstrate the implementation of coupling on different spatial and temporal scales, which can be used by domain scientists to initiate independent research projects. Training materials will be developed and incorporated into long-standing training programs associated with both ASPECT and Landlab, as well as online videos and interactive web visualizations.
What you will do: We seek a research software engineer (RSE) with at least 3–5 years of software development experience in one or more object-oriented programming languages, with an emphasis on Python and C++. The RSE will lead the technical development associated with coupling ASPECT and Landlab, in close collaboration with members of the ASPECT and Landlab development teams. A key aspect of the project will be making Landlab run in parallel with MPI. You will develop use cases to ensure the key components of both codes work together as intended for the most complex and computationally challenging scenarios, and to demonstrate to the user community that the new coupling can be used to address frontier challenges.
You will also have responsibility for user support: providing technical support to community members and students, investigating and providing timely responses to user questions, and working with users to troubleshoot problems. The RSE will be responsible for creating documentation, examples, and online training materials. In collaboration with other developers and scientists you will assist with organization and teaching at workshops and attend various meetings. This position offers an enriching work experience and an opportunity to work with scientists from around the world on open-source software systems.
Applicant Information: Curriculum Vitae, cover letter, proof of highest degree earned (copy of diploma or unofficial transcripts), contact information for 3 references familiar with the applicant’s professional qualifications for the position. CV and cover letter should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the minimum and preferable skills for this position. Review of applications will begin on October 1st, 2024.
'''Inquiries may be directed to Prof. Mark Behn (mark.behn@bc.edu).'''
'''Requirements'''
* Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years of experience, Master’s degree with 2+ years of practical experience, or PhD in computer science, geoscience, or a related science or engineering discipline
* Software development experience with Python and C/C++
* Experience with MPI and parallel code development
* Experience with git and collaborative software development (e.g., using GitHub, Bitbucket, or similar)
* Unix command line and shell scripting experience
Good communication skills (written and oral) and strong commitment to working in a team
* Demonstrated ability to work closely with diverse staff, developers, and end users
* Strong desire to continue learning new skills, tools, and concepts
'''Other Preferable Skills:'''
* Programming experience involving coupling of models
* Experience with Jupyter Notebook (creating and using)
* Experience teaching, especially with Python and Jupyter Notebook
* Experience in mathematical and numerical model development and application
'''Closing Statement'''<br>
Boston College offers a broad and competitive range of benefits depending on your job classification eligibility:
* Tuition remission for Employees
* Tuition remission for Spouses and Children who meet eligibility requirements
* Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
* Low-Cost Life Insurance
* Eligibility for both University-Funded 401k and Employer-Sponsored 403b Retirement Plans
* Paid Holidays Annually
* Generous Sick and Vacation Pay
* Additional benefits can be found on https://www.bc.edu/employeehandbook
* Boston College conducts pre-employment background checks as part of the hiring process.
Boston College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. In concert with our Jesuit, Catholic mission, Boston College is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications for women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and covered veterans. To learn more about how BC supports diversity and inclusion throughout the university please visit the Office for Institutional Diversity at https://www.bc.edu/diversity.
Boston College's Notice of Nondiscrimination can be viewed at https://www.bc.edu/nondiscrimination.
Greg Tucker<br>
Professor, Department of Geological Sciences<br>
Fellow, Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES)<br>
Executive Director, Community Surface Dynamics Modeling System (CSDMS)<br>
University of Colorado at Boulder<br>
Boulder, Colorado, USA<br>
(he/him/his)<br>
We’re recruiting 12 PhD students at the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences (CFOS) to start May or August of 2026! The opportunity is NSF funded through EMERGE Alaska specifically for students who received an Honorable Mention on the NSF GRFP during the last 3 years. Apply by Jan 15, 2026. Students can choose to pursue their proposed GRFP research at UAF or choose a new research topic/field more closely alined to a faculty member.
Program Website: https://www.uaf.edu/cfos/academics/emerge-alaska/index.php
The successful candidates will join a cohort of CFOS oceanography students working on diverse interdisciplinary field, laboratory and numerical modeling research, as well as the broader UAF community, which includes other world leading research institutes: International Arctic Research Center (https://uaf-iarc.org), Geophysical Institute (https://gi.alaska.edu), and the Institute of Northern Engineering (https://ine.uaf.edu).
I am hoping to recruit one EMERGE Alaska student to join my lab group, the COASTal Dynamics Lab (Cryosphere, Ocean, and STream Lab), which researches ocean, land, and ice interactions by focusing on river-marine transitions and the role of human impacts. By differentiating effects of climate change, natural variability, and the built environment, our research advances our scientific understanding of flood risks, global warming impacts, and predicting environmental hazards/change. We work with and equip indigenous/local communities to steward their own lands and seas. The COASTal Dynamics Lab is in the College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences and a part of the UAF Sea Ice Group. The lab is led by Dr. Steven Dykstra and currently has 2 PhD students, 2 MS students and 1 postdoc. We have our own lab space in Fairbanks, AK with multiple shared spaces on campus and throughout the state. We are currently working on the following projects:
* Ice-Tide RECON: Part 1: The role of ice on tidal dynamics in resonant and convergent estuaries/basins. Part 2: The role of vertical land motion during the 1964 Great Alaska Earthquake on Cook Inlet tides
* The role of tide-river interactions on channel morphodynamics and backwater effects in America’s longest tidal river (Kuskowkim River)
* Alaska Coastal Mapping Center of Excellence: topobathy LiDAR acquisition and associated research support (e.g., turbidity), development of authoritative data products/tools, and the dissemination of data with stakeholder trainings
* Hazard resiliency as America expands its Arctic access port (Nome, Alaska), specifically: beach stability and tidal river flooding and erosion
* ISOPS: The role of ocean circulation and freeze-up processes on coastal morphodynamics and landfast ice stability/destabilization. Collaborative team with several other associated projects focused on the Chukchi Shelf and beach near Utqiaġvik, AK.
* More to begin soon!
If you received Honorable Mention on your GRFP and are interested joining us at UAF, please reach out to myself or one of the other potential mentors listed on the program webpage.
Cheers!<br>
Steve
Steven L. Dykstra, PhD<br>
Assistant Professor; Oceanography Dept.; College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences; University of Alaska Fairbanks; O’Neil 123<br>
stevenldykstra@gmail.com<br>
sdykstra@alaska.edu<br>
We’re recruiting 12 PhD students at the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences (CFOS) to start May or August of 2026! The opportunity is NSF funded through EMERGE Alaska specifically for students who received an '''Honorable Mention on the NSF GRFP''' during the last 3 years. Apply by Jan 15, 2026. Students can choose to pursue their proposed GRFP research at UAF or choose a new research topic/field more closely alined to a participating faculty member.
Program Website: https://www.uaf.edu/cfos/academics/emerge-alaska/index.php
I am hoping to recruit one student to join my lab group, the COASTal Dynamics Lab (Cryosphere, Ocean, and STream Lab), which researches ocean, land, and ice interactions by focusing on river-marine transitions, shelf circulation, and the role of human impacts. By differentiating effects of climate change, natural variability, and the built environment in high latitudes, our research advances our scientific understanding of flood risks, global warming impacts, and predicting environmental change. We work with and equip indigenous/local communities to steward their own lands and seas. The COASTal Dynamics Lab is in the College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences and a part of the UAF Sea Ice Group. The lab is led by Dr. Steven Dykstra and currently has 2 PhD students and 2 MS students. We have our own lab space in Fairbanks, AK with multiple shared spaces on campus and throughout the state. We are currently working on the following projects:
* ISOPS: The role of ocean circulation and dynamics on freeze-up ice/beach processes and the drivers of landfast ice stability/destabilization. Collaborative team with several other associated projects focused on the Chukchi Shelf and beach near Utqiaġvik, AK.
* Ice-Tide RECON: Part 1: The role of ice on tidal dynamics in resonant and convergent estuaries/basins. Part 2: The role of vertical land motion during the 1964 Great Alaska Earthquake on Cook Inlet tides
* The role of tide-river interactions on channel morphodynamics and backwater effects in America’s longest tidal river (Kuskowkim River)
* Alaska Coastal Mapping Center of Excellence: topobathy LiDAR acquisition and associated research support (e.g., turbidity), development of authoritative data products/tools, and the dissemination of data with stakeholder trainings
* Hazard resiliency as America expands its Arctic access port (Nome, Alaska), specifically: beach stability and tidal river flooding and erosion
If you received Honorable Mention on your GRFP and are interested joining us at UAF, please reach out to myself or one of the other potential mentors listed on the program webpage.
Cheers!<br>
Steve<br>
Steven L. Dykstra, PhD<br>
Assistant Professor; Oceanography Dept.; College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences; University of Alaska Fairbanks; O’Neil 123<br>
stevenldykstra@gmail.com; sdykstra@alaska.edu<br>
We’re recruiting a PhD student to join the Watershed & Wildfires Research Collaborative (WWRC) at Utah State University starting in 2025. The WWRC is a multi-university collaborative with expertise spanning geomorphology, hydrology, fire ecology, engineering, data science, and modeling. You’ll work closely with my group at Utah State and Brendan Murphy (Simon Fraser), as well as other collaborators, Belize Lane, Larissa Yocom, and Jon Czuba (Virginia Tech) on basic and applied research at the forefront of climate resilience and wildfire science.
Two funded projects you could contribute to include:
* Advancing watershed and wildfire proactive planning tools that predict burn severity, streamflow response, and erosion/sedimentation, with direct applications to forest, fire, and water management planning.
* Developing geospatial and machine-learning tools to assess post-wildfire sediment hazards to transportation infrastructure.
Our goal is to improve how we anticipate, plan for, and manage wildfire-related risks across western landscapes. Simultaneously, we are working with stakeholder groups to change perceptions about the important role of wildfire in western US ecosystems. These projects offer myriad opportunities to publish impactful research, build technical skills, and engage with federal and state agency partners, private landowners, and non-profit organizations.
Watershed Sciences at USU has a supportive, collaborative culture and our group emphasizes developing both durable and technical skills while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Logan, Utah is a gem of a mountain town—small enough to feel connected, big enough to have what you need, and surrounded by spectacular outdoor access year-round. This position is funded with a research assistantship of $27,000/year, plus tuition, fees, and health insurance.
If you’re excited by the intersection of wildfire, water, humans, and data, please get in touch! Reach out with a CV and a short note about your interests.
Warmly,<br>
Patrick Belmont
We’re recruiting a postdoctoral researcher to investigate the seismic signatures of wave–dune energy transfer and couple new observations with process-based numerical models of dune evolution. The position includes leading multi-instrument field campaigns at the beach–dune transition (e.g., seismic arrays, UAS/drone surveys), co-developing models of dune morphological change, mentoring students, and contributing to manuscripts and proposals. The postdoc will collaborate with a UF team including Katy Serafin and Peter Adams, with ties to the Center for Coastal Solutions.
More details in the link above.
Best,
Jorge Lorenzo-Trueba +
We’re writing to advertise multiple masters and PhD positions that are available within the Department of Geological Sciences and Engineering (https://www.unr.edu/geology) at the University of Nevada Reno. All the available positions are listed online (https://www.unr.edu/geology/graduate/faculty-seeking-graduate-students) and include topics ranging from tectonics and volcanology to firn microstructure to groundwater chemistry to geothermal energy and economic geology. (Not listed on the website are two additional opportunities in flow and transport modeling in fracture and groundwater networks advised by Dr. Rishi Parashar (https://www.dri.edu/directory/rishi-parashar/) and being offered through the UNR Graduate Program in Hydrologic Sciences (https://www.unr.edu/hydrologic-sciences/graduate-programs)). Please forward these opportunities to any prospective students who you think may be interested.
Applications are due January 1, 2022, and information about applying to our program is online at https://www.unr.edu/geology/graduate/admissions-information; '''note that we do not require submission of a GRE score'''. We encourage prospective students to contact potential advisers to discuss more details of the project before the application deadline (and we’ve included some tips for sending these e-mails (https://www.unr.edu/geology/graduate/admissions-information/contacting-department-faculty) on our website). We only admit students that have a faculty member that is committed to advising the student and funding their research so it is important to reach out to faculty members to ensure they have funding available. Prospective students are also welcome to contact our Graduate Director, Prof. Stacia Gordon (DGSEgraddirector@unr.edu), with more general questions about the program.
Our department seeks to foster an environment where our students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members at large feel valued and welcome within the department regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, nationality, veteran status, socio-economic status, political beliefs, physical or cognitive ability, and age. We have a strong Code of Conduct (https://www.unr.edu/geology/code-of-conduct) that outlines the professional behavior expected of all members of our department community, and we regularly report on our ongoing efforts to increase equity, diversity, and justice (https://www.unr.edu/geology/commitment-to-diversity/goals-and-updates).
The University Nevada Reno is situated in northern Nevada, along the California border and offers a wealth of opportunities for field study and outdoor recreation. In addition to access to the Basin and Range, Lake Tahoe and the crest of the Sierra Nevada are a ~35 minute drive from campus, Lassen Volcanic National Park and the southern terminus of the Cascades are a ~2 hour drive, Yosemite is a 3 hour drive, and the Pacific Ocean and California Coast Range can be reached in ~4 hours. Reno has a metro-area population of ~450,000 and is seeing a large influx of young professionals along with growth in cafes, eateries, bike paths, and additional amenities that make for pleasant city life. The Reno-Tahoe Airport is ~10 minutes from campus and has non-stop flights to most major cities Chicago and west.
Joel Scheingross (he/him)<br>
Assistant Professor<br>
University of Nevada Reno<br>
Dept. of Geological Sciences and Engineering<br>
http://joelscheingross.com<br>
We’re writing to advertise multiple, funded masters and PhD positions that are available within the Department of Geological Sciences and Engineering (https://www.unr.edu/geology) at the University of Nevada Reno (including positions with faculty at the Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology; https://nbmg.unr.edu/). All the available positions are listed online (https://www.unr.edu/geology/graduate/faculty-seeking-graduate-students) and include topics ranging from tectonics to metamorphism to firn microstructure to flood hazard assessment and more. Please forward these opportunities to any prospective students who you think may be interested.
Applications are due January 1, 2023, and information about applying to our program is online at https://www.unr.edu/geology/graduate/admissions-information; note that we do not require submission of a GRE score, and students can use unofficial transcripts during the application process (official transcripts are only needed for students who choose to attend UNR). We encourage prospective students to contact potential advisers to discuss more details of the project before the application deadline (and we’ve included some tips for sending these e-mails on our website; (https://www.unr.edu/geology/graduate/admissions-information/contacting-department-faculty)). We only admit students that have a faculty member that is committed to advising the student and funding their research, so it is important to reach out to faculty members to ensure they have funding available. Prospective students are also welcome to contact our Graduate Director, Prof. Stacia Gordon (DGSEgraddirector@unr.edu), with more general questions about the program.
Our department seeks to foster an environment where our students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members at large feel valued and welcome within the department regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, nationality, veteran status, socio-economic status, political beliefs, physical or cognitive ability, and age. We have a strong Code of Conduct (https://www.unr.edu/geology/code-of-conduct) that outlines the professional behavior expected of all members of our department community, and we regularly report on our ongoing efforts to increase equity, diversity, and justice (https://www.unr.edu/geology/commitment-to-diversity/goals-and-updates).
The University Nevada Reno is situated in northern Nevada, along the California border and offers a wealth of opportunities for field study and outdoor recreation. In addition to access to the Basin and Range, Lake Tahoe and the crest of the Sierra Nevada are a ~40 minute drive from campus, Lassen Volcanic National Park and the southern terminus of the Cascades are a ~2 hour drive, Yosemite is a ~3 hour drive, and the Pacific Ocean and California Coast Range can be reached in ~4 hours. Reno has a metro-area population of 490,000 and is seeing a large influx of young professionals along with growth in cafes, eateries, bike paths, and additional amenities that make for pleasant city life. The Reno-Tahoe Airport is 10 minutes from campus and has non-stop flights to most major cities Chicago and west.
Joel Scheingross (he/him)<br>
Assistant Professor<br>
University of Nevada Reno <br>
Dept. of Geological Sciences and Engineering<br>
http://joelscheingross.com<br>
What You Will Do:
Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in science and engineering on behalf of national security. You will work in the Earth and Environmental Sciences Division, and will be primarily engaged with the Atmosphere, Climate, and Ecosystem Sciences Team. Team members will support and enrich your research and professional goals through their outstanding breadth and depth of expertise in their respective fields.
Research efforts associated with this position include:
• Fusing various geospatial datasets to create a vector representation of the Earth’s river systems, including major human impacts like dams and diversions
• Using streamflow gage data to develop and validate a flow routing scheme for links of the network model
• Forcing the model with gridded earth system simulations to explore flood risk projections or river flux dynamics at large scales.
You will work with a multi-disciplinary team of observational and computational hydrologists, geomorphologists, and computer scientists in effort to develop a global, network-based model of river connectivity by fusing various existing observational geospatial datasets. A flow routing scheme will be integrated into the river network model and validated with streamflow observations in order to assess flood risk under various climate scenarios. While the overarching research goals for the project have been established, there is significant flexibility in the way these goals can be achieved. Depending on your interests, your research could include components of remote sensing, machine learning, geospatial data fusion, or database development. You will have access to ample high-performance computing resources. A self-motivated, creative postdoc will find this environment conducive to intellectual and professional growth. A comprehensive knowledge of the novel components of the research activities will not be necessary as on-the-job training will support the candidate’s success through a collaborative team atmosphere.
What You Need:
We seek applications from diverse candidates with experience in any of the following research areas: geospatial data assimilation and analysis, streamflow modeling, river fluxes and/or flood risk, watershed science, or computer science.
Minimum Job Requirements:
• An ability to work and communicate effectively in a diverse team environment
• Experience with raster (e.g. DEMs or satellite imagery) and vector (e.g. shapefiles) geospatial data
• Proficiency in a programming language
• A basic understanding of flow routing
Education/Experience:
A PhD earned no more than five years ago in earth science, computer science, civil engineering, climate science, geography, or closely related fields is required.
Desired Qualifications:
• experience with Python
• publications in refereed journals and a history of successful research in collaborative team environments
• experience developing flow routing models
• exposure to network-based modeling of river systems
• interest in exploiting remote sensing or “big” datasets
• knowledge of GIS-enabled relational databases
Note to Applicants:
Send a curriculum vitae including names and contact information of three references, a one-page cover letter detailing qualifications and research interests, and your earliest start date to Jon Schwenk at jschwenk@lanl.gov Please entitle the subject line “Global River Network Postdoc Search.” Applications will be reviewed as received, and we hope to fill the position as soon as possible. Additional questions may be included in your application.
Candidates may be considered for a Director's Fellowship and outstanding candidates may be considered for the prestigious Marie Curie, Richard P. Feynman, or J. Robert Oppenheimer. For general information related to the Postdoc Program, salary, and benefits go to: http://www.lanl.gov/careers/career-options/postdoctoral-research/index.php. Salary ranges can be found at: https://www.lanl.gov/careers/career-options/postdoctoral-research/postdoc-program/postdoc-salary-guidelines.php.
The position will ultimately require relocation to the Los Alamos/Santa Fe area. Los Alamos and Santa Fe offer a unique blend of cultural, outdoor, and historical activities. See https://livability.com/nm/los-alamos/experiences-adventures/8-reasons-to-move-to-los-alamos-nm and https://www.lanl.gov/community/visitors/living-in-los-alamos.php for more info.
Where You Will Work:
Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:
PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
Dental and vision insurance
Free basic life and disability insurance
Paid maternity and parental leave
Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
Flexible schedules and time off (paid sick, vacation, and holidays)
Onsite gyms and wellness programs
Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)
What is the fate of nourished sand? What are the pathways of sediment on an ebb-tidal delta or in a tidal basin? What role does sediment play in the UNESCO-world heritage area of the Wadden Sea? We are looking for a curious and motivated postdoc to work with us on an exciting project here at TU Delft (https://www.tudelft.nl/citg/over-faculteit/afdelingen/hydraulic-engineering) in the Netherlands.
The main goal of this position is to develop and test novel simulation approaches to trace pathways of different sediment types, and to predict sediment dispersal and morphodynamic responses to different nourishment strategies. A summary of some previous work on this project can be found here.
More information about the topic and the application process can be found here: https://www.tudelft.nl/over-tu-delft/werken-bij-tu-delft/vacatures/details/?nPostingId=3875&nPostingTargetId=10801&id=QEZFK026203F3VBQBLO6G68W9&LG=UK&mask=external
Come join our TRAILS team! Feel free to get in touch with us if you have any questions. Applications close March 12th, 2023!
Sincerely,
Stuart Pearson (S.G.Pearson@tudelft.nl) & Bram van Prooijen (B.C.vanProoijen@tudelft.nl) +
With 65 % of the regular weekly working time, limited to three years, in the research project „Impact assessment of vascular plant encroachment on water and carbon cycling in a Sphagnum dominated bog - VESBO“. Rewetting of previously used raised bogs is an effective, cost-efficient and widely used measure for greenhouse gas emission reduction and biodiversity conservation. The success of this measure is increasingly threatened by the encroachment of multi-layered tree and grass communities. The causes and effects of this encroachment on the water and carbon cycle are largely unknown.
The position is directed to applicants who, in addition to their employment, wish to pursue their own academic career, in particular their doctorate. In this context, the Thünen Institute for Climate-Smart Agriculture cooperates with various universities. The employment is limited in time in accordance with §2 (2) sentence 1 of the Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz.
'''Project aims:'''<br>
* the mechanistic analysis of evapotranspiration and carbon exchange of a re-wetted, Atlantic-temperate raised bog under vascular plant encroachment in direct comparison to a site with near-natural vegetation
* the partitioning of ecosystem fluxes and annual balances into moss, grass, tree and soil contributions depending on dynamic environmental conditions
* the characterization of the contribution of the plant functional group to mass and energy fluxes of the bog ecosystem with regard to restoration and emission mitigation measures under changing climatic conditions
The project is being carried out in cooperation with a working group at Thünen Institute of Climate-Smart Agriculture conducting research on national and international level in the area of organic soils and the Natural Resources Institute Finland (LUKE). The place of work is Braunschweig. We offer a comprehensive job dealing with a current research topic that includes challenging data analysis, and field and laboratory work.
'''Detailed tasks:'''<br>
* Adaptation of the used SVAT model to the conditions of the test sites with special consideration of the multi-layered vegetation cover including bryophytes as well as the soil physical properties of the peat.
* Modeling water and carbon fluxes of the two study sites using eddy covariance and chamber flux data to derive ecophysiological parameters of the involved plant functional groups.
* Partitioning of the atmosphere exchange at the ecosystem level in peat, moss and vascular plant contributions as well as quantification of the annual balance with propagation of parameter uncertainties.
* Assessment of vascular plant encroachment on rewetted raised bog ecosystems with respect to emission reduction and nature conservation targets, as well as the evaluation of common conservation measures.
* Contribution to field and laboratory work.
* Writing scientific publications.
'''Requirements:'''<br>
* University degree (Univ.-Diplom or M.Sc.) in the field of geoecology, hydrology, agriculture, environmental or soil science or related subjects
* Profound knowledge in biogeochemistry, plant physiology or soil science
* sound knowledge of a programming language, preferably Python
* Knowledge of peatlands or greenhouse gas emissions from soils are beneficial
* Willingness to conduct physically demanding field work during field trips over several days
* Team spirit, flexibility, high motivation and the ability to work independently
* Scientific curiosity and willingness to work on a doctoral thesis
* Excellent communication and writing skills in English
* Driving license
The salary is based on the collective agreement for civil service (TvL). Depending on the fulfillment of personal and tariff requirements the salary accounts for 65 % of level E13 TvL.
The University of Freiburg supports gender equality at work and encourages female candidates to apply for this position. Equally qualified applicants with disabilities will be given preferential treatment. Only a minimum physical aptitude is expected from them.
For further inquiries please contact Dr. Maren Dubbert (maren-dubbert@cep.uni-freiburg.de) or Dr. Arndt Piayda (arndt.piayda@thuenen.de, +49 531-596 2638).
Applications with the usual documentation (CV, cover letter, certificates) including the keyword ‘VESBO-MOD’ shall be sent (preferably by email as one pdf file) until October 31st
With apologies for cross-posting, I am writing to share a postdoc opportunity in water resources management. My lab is participating in the Stanford Impact Labs Postdoctoral Fellowship Program (https://impact.stanford.edu/offer/open-postdoctoral-position-fletcher-lab), which aims to support diverse community of scholars who are motivated and equipped to pursue careers focused on partnership and solutions-oriented research.
A summary of the position is below. Details on the fellowship program, professional development opportunities, mentorship structure, salary, qualifications, and application details are here (https://impact.stanford.edu/offer/open-postdoctoral-position-fletcher-lab). Please share with anyone you know who may be interested, and feel free to be in touch with questions.
Best,<br>
Sarah
Summary:
The Fletcher Lab (http://www.fletcherlab.science/) uses computational systems modeling to advance resilient and equitable water resources management for an uncertain future. Current research topics in the lab include: adaptive planning approaches to address climate uncertainty; urban drought resilience; multi-scale systems modeling; and water affordability. The postdoctoral fellow will lead a new project working in partnership with local academics, water managers, and stakeholders to inform drought planning for the Maipo Basin in Chile, which supplies water to the city of Santiago. The postdoctoral fellow will work with Prof. Fletcher and local partners to design a research project of mutual interest and also collaborate on other projects in the lab.
Sarah Fletcher, PhD (she / her)<br>
Assistant Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering<br>
Lee and Kitty Price Center Fellow, Woods Institute for the Environment<br>
Stanford University<br>
www.fletcherlab.science<br> +
With apologies for cross-posting, I’m writing to share a few job opportunities in water resources at Stanford University.
First, I’m hiring a Postdoctoral Research Associate in adaptive water resources planning under uncertainty (https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f60c00c7b0b8d5b8308581b/t/62aca7b857c97a47c1a2a4e8/1655482296620/Fletcher+Lab+Postdoc+Position+%284%29.pdf). I’m seeking someone with experience in quantitative systems modeling methods. The postdoc will work with me to develop a research project that advances their professional goals. Additionally, the postdoc will mentor graduate students, contribute to collaborative projects, and participate in the leadership of the lab. Start date is flexible for a 2-year appointment at a salary of $70,000.
Second, jointly with Prof. Jenna Davis, Prof. Buzz Thompson, and Prof. Khalid Osman, I am hiring a Postdoctoral Stakeholder Engagement Associate on the human right to water in California (https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f60c00c7b0b8d5b8308581b/t/62abd5614aa7331d1a9785b8/1655428449084/HR2W+Postdoc+Position+Stanford.pdf). Ideal for a candidate looking to transition from academia to the public or non-profit sectors, this position involves both stakeholder engagement and outreach as well as research. We are also open to hiring this position as a part-time consultant (https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f60c00c7b0b8d5b8308581b/t/62abd80f72c4b951998e16b4/1655429135143/HR2W+Contractor+Position+Stanford.pdf). This is a 9-12 month position with possibility of extension for an ASAP start date. Salary / consulting fee commensurate with experience.
I encourage candidates from a wide range of backgrounds to apply. Please consider applying even if you do not meet all the desired qualifications. I am committed to maintaining a transparent, inclusive lab culture, and I expect all members of my group to participate in our lab efforts to address equity and justice in our research and community. You can find more information on my website (https://fletcherlab.science/teaching).
Please see the linked job descriptions for instructions on how to apply, and feel free to email me with questions.
Best,<br>
Sarah
Sarah Fletcher, PhD (she / her)<br>
Assistant Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering<br>
Lee and Kitty Price Center Fellow, Woods Institute for the Environment<br>
Stanford University<br>
www.fletcherlab.science<br>
With streamlined access to petabytes of science-ready geospatial data and the computing power to go with it, the Applied Science team at Descartes Labs is building a digital twin of the earth. We model our planet by combining sensor data with a mix of physical, statistical, and machine learning modeling approaches.
We’re looking for a hydrologist or geomorphologist to model hydrologic systems, provide value to our clients, and develop new approaches for working with large amounts of geospatial data.
'''Responsibilities'''<br>
* Use our archive of satellite imagery, weather data, and other geospatial datasets to model * hydrologic systems at a variety of scales
* Creatively combine satellite imagery, ancillary data, and client data to answer tough science questions and solve client problems
* Interact with clients to brainstorm methodologies and present results
* Work with our engineering team to continuously improve our platform
'''Required Skills & Experience'''<br>
* Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific field (e.g. hydrology, geomorphology, earth sciences, applied mathematics)
* Strong statistical background
* Experience with remote sensing and spatial data
* Demonstrated proficiency in a scientific programming language (preferably Python)
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Self-motivated and able to work independently
'''Pluses'''<br>
* Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in a relevant field
* Experience with 2-D and 3-D wave equation models
* Experience with numpy, sklearn, scikit-image
* Peer-reviewed published journal articles on related topics
* Experience with version control software (e.g. GitHub, Mercurial, Subversion, etc.)
* Experience with cloud and/or distributed computing +
With this message I would like to invite applications for a 3-year PHD-position in the field of hydrological modelling to be filled 1st November 2022 in the Working Group "Alpine Climate and Water Research" (ACWR) at the Institute of Geography, University of Innsbruck (Austria).
The successful candidate will use a physically-based hydrological model to assess climate change impacts on the hydrosphere (e.g., discharge and snow conditions) in a river catchment in the Tyrolean Alps (Austria). The candidate is expected to already have strong expertise in distributed hydrological modelling with physically-based open-source models (e.g., the WaSim, GeoTop, WRF-Hydro or LISFLOOD model). She/he is further required to be fluent in the German language, as work in the project requires a frequent exchange between the PHD-candidate and local partners from the non-scientific community. Due to the large amounts of data to be handled in the project, experience in automated processing (e.g., using Python or R and/or the netCDF operators from CDO or NCO) is considered a prerequisite.
Salary is based on the standard rates for doctoral candidates and 30h per week as applied by the Austrian Science Fund (FWF, see https://www.fwf.ac.at/en/research-funding/personnel-costs).
The deadline for application has been extended to 7th October 2022, all applications should be sent in PDF format to: thomas.marke@uibk.ac.at
As we strive to increase the proportion of women working in our group, women are particularly encouraged to apply for this position.
Thanks for your interest and best regards,<br>
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Thomas Marke<br>
(ACWR Working Group Leader)<br> +
Within a collaborative project between the Universities of Potsdam (Germany), Rennes (France), Bologna (Italy) and Tirana (Albania) linked to the DFG Priority Programme “Plate Deformation and Geohazards: The Eastern Margin of the Adriatic Plate (DEFORM)” (https://www.dfg.de/de/aktuelles/neuigkeiten-themen/info-wissenschaft/2024/ifr-24-43), we currently have openings for two 3-year PhD projects.
* Project 1, based at the University of Potsdam and funded by the DFG, will focus on crustal vertical motions, relief and drainage development at the Dinarides-Hellenides transition using thermochronology and cosmogenic-nuclide data. See a detailed description here: https://www.uni-potsdam.de/fileadmin/projects/geo/Avatar/Call_PhD_DFG_project.pdf.
* Project 2, based at the University of Rennes and the University of Potsdam, and funded by the UP in the framework of the German-French professorship program, will focus on crustal deformation and basin evolution in the South Balkan subduction–collision transition zone. See a detailed description here: https://www.uni-potsdam.de/fileadmin/projects/geo/Avatar/Call_PhD_UFA-DFH_project.pdf.
Details on how to apply are given in the links above. We aim to start both PhD projects by January next year. The deadline for applications is October 1st.
Peter van der Beek<br>
Professor of General Geology<br>
Institut für Geowissenschaften<br>
Universität Potsdam<br>
Karl-Liebknecht-Str. 24-25<br>
Haus 27, Raum 1.31<br>
14476 Potsdam-Golm<br>
Germany<br>
vanderbeek@uni-potsdam.de<br>
https://www.uni-potsdam.de/en/geo/institute/members/van-der-beek-peter<br>
http://erc-cooler.eu<br>
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Within the EU H2020 DRYvER project (https://www.dryver.eu; Securing biodiversity, functional integrity and ecosystem services in DRYing riVER networks), coordinated at the INRAE RiverLy research unit (Lyon, France), a 24-month postdoctoral position is open from March 2021 for developping a data assimilation method for global hydrological projections into a catchment-scale distributed model. More details here:
https://jobs.inrae.fr/en/ot-10928<br>
Closing date for applications: 15 February 2021.<br>
Please feel free to circulate further this job offer!<br>
Claire Lauvernet and Jean-Philippe Vidal +
Within the General geology (https://www.uni-potsdam.de/en/geo/research/general-geology) working group at the University of Potsdam, we currently have an opening for a 3-year teaching post-doc position (potentially renewable once). Responsibilities include independent research in the fields of tectonics, structural geology, active tectonics, landscape development and/or surface processes, and 4 hours of teaching per week, mostly at the Bachelor’s level, in Introduction to Geosciences, structural geology and field mapping. The possibility to work toward a German Habiliation is provided. See more details on the position here (https://www.uni-potsdam.de/fileadmin/projects/geo/Avatar/342_2025_Gen_Geology_English.pdf). The working language of the research group is English. The ability to teach in German, while not obligatory, is an important advantage. The application deadline is 31/07/2025. Please do not hesitate to get in touch with me if you need any further information.
Peter van der Beek<br>
Professor of General Geology<br>
Institut für Geowissenschaften<br>
Universität Potsdam<br>
Karl-Liebknecht-Str. 24-25<br>
Haus 27, Raum 1.31<br>
14476 Potsdam-Golm<br>
Germany<br>
vanderbeek@uni-potsdam.de<br>
https://www.uni-potsdam.de/en/geo/institute/members/van-der-beek-peter<br>
http://erc-cooler.eu<br> +
Within the Italian National PhD Programme in Artificial Intelligence, curriculum "Agrifood and Environment", of the academic year 2021/2022, coordinated by the University of Naples Federico II, a 3 years position on the topic "Analysis and management of the Water-Energy-Food and Ecosystems Nexus with Artificial Intelligence techniques", co-financed by the University of Florence (UNIFI), Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (DICEA), has been opened.
The call is published at the link http://www.unina.it/didattica/post-laurea/dottorati-di-ricerca/bandi-di-ammissione
The application form to participate in the selection process may only be submitted using the dedicated online procedure, the application form must be submitted no later than 1 pm (CEST) of July 23, 2021.
Please forward, also on my behalf, the message to potential candidates!<br>
Thank you very much,<br>
With my best regard,<br>
Enrica Caporali<br>
prof. Enrica Caporali, PhD<br>
Coordinator of the Second Cycle Degree Course in Geoengineering<br>
International Relations Coordinator, School of Engineering<br>
International Relations and Cooperation Coordinator, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering<br>
University of Florence, Via S. Marta 3, I - 50139 Firenze<br> +
