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'''Assistant Professor, Hydrosphere, Occidental College, Los Angeles, California'''<br>
The Department of Geology at Occidental College invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August 2022. We seek a colleague with expertise in the hydrosphere, broadly defined as including interactions between water (including snow and ice), climate, ecosystems, and surface processes. Preference will be given to candidates that apply innovative and quantitative approaches to investigate water systems across temporal and spatial scales, through some combination of fieldwork, computational modeling, remote sensing, large datasets, and controlled experiments. The successful candidate will have teaching and research interests that complement those existing in the department and that can strengthen departmental connections with other science programs across campus and at institutes in the greater Los Angeles region. The successful candidate will engage with motivated undergraduate students as both a teacher and mentor, teach courses related to their specialty and introductory geology, and engage undergraduates in research projects in the earth and environmental sciences.
Applications should include statements of research interests in the context of a liberal arts college and teaching philosophy that includes a discussion of demonstrated commitment to, past evidence of, and future plans for creating equitable opportunities for learning and mentoring especially for underrepresented students. Appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Advanced Assistant Professor may be considered for candidates with particularly advanced experience and a demonstrable ability to contribute to the College's mission as it relates to diversity, inclusion, equity, and justice. Candidates should specifically address their ability to 1) teach in a socioeconomically, ethnically and culturally diverse environment, and 2) engage students in an innovative and externally-funded research program. Submit cover letter, research and teaching statements, curriculum vitae, 1-3 representative publications, and arrange for the confidential submission of three referees to Christopher Oze, the Search Committee Chair, at geosearch1@oxy.edu. A Ph.D. is required. Review of applications will begin October 10, 2021 and will continue until the search closes on December 20, 2021.
Occidental is a nationally ranked liberal arts college recognized for its diverse student body and outstanding undergraduate research program. The mission of Occidental College is to provide a gifted and diverse group of students with a total educational experience of the highest quality—one that prepares them for leadership in an increasingly complex, interdependent and pluralistic world.
Occidental is an EEO employer and does not unlawfully discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristic or information, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal Law. Individuals advancing the College’s strategic equity and justice goals and those from groups whose underrepresentation in the American professoriate has been severe and longstanding are particularly encouraged to apply.
A comprehensive benefits package is available (https://www.oxy.edu/offices-services/human- resources/benefits-information). All qualified applicants will be considered, including those with criminal histories, consistent with applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ FCIHO. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the application or employment process, contact hr@oxy.edu
'''Assistant or Associate Professor in Coastal Geology at the School of Marine Science and Policy, University of Delaware'''
https://careers.udel.edu/cw/en-us/job/497152/tenure-track-faculty-position-coastal-geology
The School of Marine Science and Policy (SMSP) seeks to hire a coastal geologist with research interests in geological processes occurring within tidal wetlands, beaches, barrier islands, estuaries, and shallow marine environments. Additional areas of interest include coastal resiliency, geohazards, geospatial and deep learning analytics. SMSP offers graduate programs in Marine Biosciences, Marine Policy, Oceanography, and Physical Ocean Science & Engineering and an undergraduate major in Marine Science. SMSP is situated on the main campus in Newark and the coastal campus in Lewes, which together offer convenient access to a variety of coastal and estuarine environments in the Mid-Atlantic region.
Preferred candidates would integrate field observations with laboratory analyses and/or numerical modeling to examine the evolution of coastal sedimentary systems. This position is complementary to existing research expertise in physical oceanography and geochemistry in SMSP, coastal hydrology, and geophysics, and geochemistry in the Department of Earth Sciences and the Delaware Geological Survey and with coastal processes in the Center for Applied Coastal Research. The successful candidate will be contributing to the undergraduate and graduate teaching mission of SMSP by teaching courses in their area of expertise as well as general oceanography and field-oriented courses. The successful candidate will be expected to develop and maintain a robust independent and externally funded research program, support graduate students, and contribute to interdisciplinary research activities and service missions of SMSP. Candidates may be considered for appointment at the Assistant or Associate Professor level.
A PhD (or equivalent) is required in earth or ocean science, coastal processes, marine science or other related field. Successful candidates are expected to have demonstrated excellence in research and a dedicated interest in high quality teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate level.
Applicants should upload a letter of application, curriculum vitae, contact information for three references and an additional letter which includes the candidate's statement of research, teaching and diversity. The information submitted will be shared with program faculty. Inquiries regarding this position may be addressed to Professor Art Trembanis, SMSP (art@udel.edu).
Review of applications will begin on January 7, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications, and a start-up package is available.
The University of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity Employer with diversity as one of its core values. The University of Delaware recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusive excellence in supporting our academic mission and enriching the experience of our employees. We are committed to attracting candidates with varying identities and backgrounds, who can teach or mentor a diverse student population and who can address diversity and equity in research and teaching. We strongly encourage applications from scholars from under-represented groups. UD provides equal access to, and opportunity in, its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. The University is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples, and supports work-life balance through our family-friendly policies. The University is the recipient of a National Science Foundation ADVANCE Institutional Transformation Grant focused on enhancing the climate of the University for women STEM faculty. For more information go to http://sites.udel.edu/advance/. The University's Notice of Non-Discrimination can be found at http://www.udel.edu/aboutus/legalnotices.htm
'''Assistant/Associate Professor – Hydrologic Science and Engineering'''<br>
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) at Colorado State University (CSU) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the field of hydrologic science and engineering with emphasis on climate change impacts on civil infrastructure systems. Relevant research areas may span from the hydrologic processes associated with land-surface/atmosphere interactions to integrated adaptation, mitigation, and risk management strategies. CSU is a land-grant institution with a strong commitment to research and scholarly activities that impact society and address global problems. Experience in or potential for international collaborations is desired. This position is located in Fort Collins, CO.
To view full posting and apply: https://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/94117
CSU is an EO/EA/AA employer and conducts background checks on all final candidates.
'''Assistant/Associate Professor – Groundwater Hydrology and Engineering'''<br>
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) at Colorado State University (CSU) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the field of groundwater hydrology and engineering with emphasis on interdisciplinary approaches to sustainable management of groundwater. Relevant research areas may include managed aquifer recharge, groundwater interactions with the environment, climate impacts on groundwater resources, application of big data analytics to assess groundwater systems, and fate and transport of contaminants. Preference will be given to applicants that demonstrate an ability to interface with a broad range of stakeholders and partners. CSU is a land-grant institution with a strong commitment to research and scholarly activities that impact society and address global problems. Experience in or potential for international collaborations is desired. This position is located in Fort Collins, CO.
To view full posting and apply: https://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/94118
'''Associate/Full Professor in Climate Change Modeling and Disaster Resilience'''<br>
Departments: Dual Appointment – Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences in the School of Science and O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs, Indiana University (IU) Indianapolis
Position Summary: The School of Science Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences and the O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs at IU Indianapolis invite applications for a tenured associate or full professor position in the area of climate modeling and disaster resilience. The successful candidate will have an outstanding scholarly record of research as well as high-impact peer-reviewed publications and an externally funded forward-looking research agenda, preferably as Principal Investigator (PI). Candidates who are leading externally funded research groups (with postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, and research staff) are especially encouraged to apply.
This position is a strategic joint-hire, and the successful candidate will also be an affiliate faculty with the newly established IU Institute for Human Health and Wellbeing (H2W) at IU Indianapolis (IU invests more than $250M to strengthen university’s, state’s leadership and impact in biosciences: IU News). A record investment by the Indiana State Legislature not only made possible the creation of H2W, but also the pending construction of a new 50,000 sq ft state-of-the-art research building on the IU Indianapolis campus to house Institute faculty. Through H2W, the successful candidate will have access to significant resources to support their program of research, including seed funding for new projects, graduate student/postdoctoral training support, access to core facilities, opportunities to lead interdisciplinary research teams and access to research space in the new state-of-the-art research building mentioned above.
This is a research-intensive position. The candidate is expected to engage in interdisciplinary research and collaborative endeavors that transcend institutional silos to initiate and advance ambitious research initiatives at IU Indianapolis. The candidate is expected to contribute to translational research efforts that have a significant impact on the growing health, life, and technology ecosystem at IU Indianapolis. Teaching in support of the educational mission of the primary Department/School is expected, although the teaching load will be reduced to create more time for research.
To learn more or apply for the position, visit: https://lnkd.in/ggf9sigP
Lixin Wang (He, His, Him)<br>
Professor<br>
Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences<br>
Indiana University Indianapolis<br>
723 W Michigan St, SL 118M<br>
Indianapolis IN 46202<br>
https://science.iupui.edu/people-directory/people/wang-lixin.html<br>
Google scholar profile: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=pQPtUesAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=ao<br>
Editor-in-Chief: Journal of Arid Environments<br>
Editor: Hydrology and Earth System Sciences<br>
Associate Editor: Journal of Hydrology<br>
'''At the Department of Physical Geography. Closing date: 30 October 2020.'''<br>
The Department of Physical Geography is one of the major departments within the Faculty of Science. The department has approximately 135 employees and educates approximately 1 000 students annually. Education is oriented towards geography, geosciences, biology-earth sciences, and environmental protection and environmental management. The main research areas are: Biogeography and Geomatics, Climate Science and Quaternary Geology, Environment, resource dynamics and management, Geomorphology and Glaciology, and Hydrology, Water Resources and Permafrost.
'''Project description'''<br>
The position will be associated with a project on physics-guided applications of Machine Learning (ML) methods for hydro-climatic and freshwater system dynamics on land. The project aims at seizing the enormous opportunities opened by rapid growth in openly available/accessible data and ML methods to systematically and significantly advance data-interpretation, modeling, and predictive capabilities for large-scale hydro-climatic and freshwater-resource conditions and shifts in various parts of the world’s land area up to the global scale. The approach to capturing these oportunitities will combine physics-based fundamental mechanistic constraints and models with relevant state-of-the-art ML methods. This combination is needed to leverage complementary knowledge and methodological strengths and evade false scientific discoveries that solely black-box use of ML often leads to in data-intensive exploration. Data to be considered range from in-situ measured, remotely sensed, and reanalysis data, as well as simulation outputs from Earth System and other types of large-scale models, such as from catchment/regional/global hydrological modelling. Hydro-climatic and freshwater-resource variables to be considered include, e.g., land-atmosphere flux interactions, soil-moisture and water flow/level/quality conditions, and climate-change and land/water-use drivers of possible shifts in these.
For more information see: https://www.su.se/english/about-the-university/work-at-su/available-jobs?rmpage=job&rmjob=13169&rmlang=UK
'''Background'''<br>
The IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) is a specialized Institution of the Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD). The mission of ICPAC is to foster climate services and knowledge to enhance community resilience for prosperity in the Greater Horn of Africa.
Regional decline in rainfall trends, increase in droughts and floods has been attributed to the change in climate. The frequency and magnitude of droughts are projected to be more severe in the coming decades. These projections present major humanitarian challenges in the Horn of Africa Drylands (HAD), especially in communities where socio-economic livelihoods are tied to the consistency of seasonal rainfall, yet there is limited capacity to quantify how future climate change will impact water scarcity and the sustainability of agro-pastoral livelihoods, water management, and food security.
The DOWN2EARTH project envisages addressing the multi-faceted challenges of water scarcity and food insecurity under climate change in the Horn of Africa Drylands, by facilitating community-centered adaptation and resilience to climate change impacts. It will use a multidisciplinary, inclusive approach, bringing together local communities, academic experts, novel decision-support tools, multi-level governance structures, regional climate centers, and NGOs.
'''Objectives of the project'''<br>
* Develop understanding of human behavior with respect to climate in Agro-pastoralist communities.
* Identify existing water management and food security policies and their efficacy in HAD
* Analyze historical trends in regional climatic and hydrologic data and land use within HAD
* Assess historical socio-economic/land use trends and their interaction with the water cycle within HAD
* Develop regional model to assess climate impacts on water and food over various planning horizons in the HAD
* Improve regional seasonal forecasts to support warning systems on food security and water resources
* Simulate impacts of future climate change scenarios on water scarcity and food insecurity
For more information see: https://igad.int/2016-05-24-03-25-55/vacancies/2535-terms-of-referece-for-project-hydrologist-h2020-project-down2earth
'''Background:'''<br>
Wildfire size, fire severity, and length of fire season have increased substantially in the western U.S. over the past few decades, causing greater impacts on society. Much of the western U.S. relies on forested, high-elevation watersheds for water supply, in addition to protection from flash flooding. These forested watersheds are vulnerable to wildfire, which can substantially increase the post-wildfire flood risk to the built environment, including water supply infrastructure, and lead to changes in the quality and quantity of water supplies. Wildfire effects can also change streamflow quantity and timing though impacts on snow processes, interception, transpiration, and infiltration. After wildfires, increased surface runoff during storms can entrain surface contaminants and carry them to streams, lakes, and reservoirs. These problems lead to decreased water availability, higher water treatment costs, and impairment to aquatic ecosystems. Better understanding of the impacts of wildfire on water quality will increase the accuracy and timeliness of guidance about water availability, water quality, and water-related hazards, and will be used by water providers and land managers to mitigate post-wildfire threats to the Nation’s water security.
The USGS Water Mission Area (WMA) recently selected the headwaters of the Colorado and Gunnison River basin as the second basin in the NextGen Water Observing System (NGWOS). As the first USGS WMA Integrated Water Science Basin in the western U.S., it will be intensely instrumented, monitored, modeled, and assessed by many other WMA programs, and thus is the ideal watershed to evaluate the impacts that wildfire has on water availability. The basin has experienced long-term drought conditions and recent large wildfires, adding urgency to USGS efforts to apply integrated approaches for observing, delivering, assessing, predicting, and informing water resource conditions.
'''Description of the Research Opportunity:'''<br>
Wildfire can change nearly all aspects of the hydrologic cycle, including interception, transpiration, snow accumulation and ablation, infiltration, groundwater recharge, erosion, contaminant entrainment, and stream temperature. In addition to these shifts in hydrologic states and fluxes, wildfire introduces changes in surface and subsurface parameters required for adequate representation in integrated hydrologic models. Yet, many of these relationships are neither fully understood nor systematically implemented in hydrologic modeling schemes. The duration of these hydrologic shifts and associated model parameterization problems are poorly characterized. Water-quality degradation may depend on tree species, fire severity, ash loading, soil thickness, soil textural classification, soil depth to bedrock, presence of historical mining activities, land use, and river corridor effects such as hyporheic exchange. Studies proposed under the Mendenhall postdoc opportunity may have field, laboratory, remote sensing, and/or numerical modeling components. New and existing datasets may be utilized to advance understanding and improve prediction of the wildfire impacts on water availability. The research is anticipated to use a framework of smaller-scale research integrated with basin-scale analysis and modeling to improve basin-to-regional scale assessments of fire-driven shifts in water quality and quantity affecting water availability. A successful proposal will build on ongoing USGS post-wildfire research and will be evaluated for scientific originality and innovation. The geographic focus of research will be in the Upper Colorado/Gunnison basin and similar, adjacent basins. However, we anticipate that research methodologies will be extensible to other basins in the western U.S.
We strongly encourage interested applicants to reach out to the research advisors early in the application process to discuss project ideas and address questions regarding the scope and methodologies for the research opportunity.
Proposed Duty Station: Lakewood, CO
For more information see: https://www.usgs.gov/centers/mendenhall/19-42-wildfire-impacts-water-availability-upper-colorado-basin
'''Closing date: 3 November 2023<br>
Project description'''
This project deciphers the hydrological regime of Baltic coastal wetlands from space. We will combine deep learning, earth observations and hydrogeodesy to quantify changes in water surface extent, water levels and hydrological connectivity in these wetlands. Our guidelines will provide researchers on coastal Baltic ecosystems, marine geoscientists and hydrologists with the knowledge required to understand the hydrology of the coastal interface, quantify its carbon balance and protect and restore its ecosystems.
Coastal wetlands are ecosystems that provide multiple ecosystem services and promote sustainable development. They protect coasts, support biodiversity, regulate groundwater and soil moisture, mitigate floods and sequester carbon. Understanding the coastal hydrological regime is crucial to quantify these services. The hydrological regime relates to the interannual and seasonal variability in the water surface extent, water levels and hydrologic connectivity of a wetland. For example, road infrastructure decreases wetland water connectivity, while wetland drainage decreases water levels and the extent of water surfaces. The hydrological regime should be quantified to guarantee optimal water depths for aquatic fauna and vegetation and to target climate change mitigation by avoiding critical inundation levels that maximise methane emissions.
Understanding the hydrological regime would solve three critical research questions. First, some wetland water surfaces are hidden below vegetation, hindering their detection from space, so we ignore how water extent changes over time. Second, water levels are seldom monitored on-site due to logistic and cost constraints, so we do not know how water levels change at short and long spatial scales. Third, we ignore how water level and hydrological connectivity regulate methane emissions in these coastal areas. Current advances in deep learning applications for earth observations, availability of state-of-the-art earth observations and new hydrogeodesy techniques to detect water levels are finally aligned to address these limitations.
'''The project’s objectives are: '''<br>
(1) Quantify comprehensive coastal wetland water surfaces (open water and below vegetation) and their changes, (2) Quantify the spatial and temporal variability of water levels, and (3) Define the hydrological controls of ecosystems and carbon fluxes in these coastal wetlands.
We will focus on the coastal wetlands of the mid-Baltic, both in Sweden and Finland, and comprising the regions where multidisciplinary studies on the coast are ongoing. The long-term aim is to combine this hydrological information with that of other disciplines for a holistic understanding of the role and functions of coastal Baltic Systems.
This position is part of the interdisciplinary graduate school “Perspectives on climate change in coastal seas”. It is directed to students interested in pursuing a doctoral degree in marine and environmental sciences addressing the role of the coastal zone in climate feedbacks. You will join a network of students and scientists in natural and social sciences at Stockholm University who explore coastal zones in the Baltic Sea. Read more at su.se/balticseacentre/graduateschool.
'''Qualification requirements'''<br>
In order to meet the general entry requirements, the applicant must have completed a second-cycle degree, completed courses equivalent to at least 240 higher education credits, of which 60 credits must be in the second cycle, or have otherwise acquired equivalent knowledge in Sweden or elsewhere.
In order to meet the specific entry requirements, and to fulfil the general syllabus for doctoral studies in the field of physical geography, the candidate for this position should have acquired a total of 240 higher education credits (of which at least 60 at advanced level), or acquired in some alternative fashion, the equivalent knowledge in geoscience, environmental science or other relevant natural or engineering science. The qualification requirements must be met by the deadline for applications.
The qualification requirements must be met by the deadline for applications.
'''Selection'''<br>
The selection of the eligible candidates will be based on their capacity to benefit from the training. The following criteria will be used to assess this capacity:
* Master Education completed with Hydrology/remote sensing background
* Programming skills
* Written and oral proficiency in English
* The candidate’s written motivation for seeking the position
* Performance in the Interview for shortlisted candidates
* Previous experience in any of the following is an asset: google engine, hydrological modelling, altimetry, remote sensing and machine learning.
Experience in hydrology, remote sensing and machine learning are an asset to the position.
Admission Regulations for Doctoral Studies at Stockholm University are available at: www.su.se/rules and regulations.
'''Terms of employment'''<br>
Only a person who will be or has already been admitted to a third-cycle programme may be appointed to a doctoral studentship.
The term of the initial contract may not exceed one year. The employment may be extended for a maximum of two years at a time. However, the total period of employment may not exceed the equivalent of four years of full-time study.
Doctoral students should primarily devote themselves to their own education but may engage in teaching, research, and administration, corresponding to a maximum of 20 % of a full-time position.
Please note that admission decisions cannot be appealed.
Stockholm University strives to be a workplace free from discrimination and with equal opportunities for all.
'''Contact'''<br>
For more information, please contact Docent Fernando Jaramillo, telephone, fernando.jaramillo@natego.su.se.
'''Union representatives'''<br>
Ingrid Lander (Saco-S), telephone: +46 708 16 26 64, saco@saco.su.se, Alejandra Pizarro Carrasco (Fackförbundet ST/OFR), telephone: +46 8 16 34 89, alejandra@st.su.se, seko@seko.su.se (SEKO), and PhD student representative, doktorandombud@sus.su.se.
'''Application'''<br>
Apply for the PhD student position at Stockholm University's recruitment system. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the advertisement and that it is submitted before the deadline.
Please include the following information with your application
* Your contact details and personal data
* Your highest degree
* Your language skills
* Contact details for 2–3 references
and, in addition, please include the following documents
* Cover letter
* CV – degrees and other completed courses, work experience and a list of degree projects/theses
* Project proposal/Research proposal describing:
** why you are interested in the field/project described in the advertisement
** why and how you wish to complete the project
** what makes you suitable for the project in question
* Degree certificates and grades confirming that you meet the general and specific entry requirements (no more than 6 files)
* Letters of recommendation (no more than 6 files)
* Degree projects/theses (no more than 6 files).
The instructions for applicants are available at: How to apply for a position (https://www.su.se/english/about-the-university/work-at-su/how-to-apply-for-a-position).
'''You are welcome to apply!'''
Stockholm University contributes to the development of sustainable democratic society through knowledge, enlightenment and the pursuit of truth.
'''Closing date: 03/11/2023'''
'''DESCRIPTION'''<br>
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of California, Merced invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Scholar in water supply forecasting and decision-support system.
We are looking for a motivated postdoctoral researcher interested in a project aimed at improving water supply forecasting through high resolution precipitation estimates and vegetation parametrization. The project will involve blending ground-based and remotely sensed data to setup, parametrize, and independently validate land surface models for climate and land cover change impact analysis. Additionally, develop an operational model to provide sub-seasonal and seasonal snowpack and streamflow forecasts for water resources management. The modeling activities will help develop a web-based water information system and decision-support tool.
The postdoctoral scholar will primarily work with Professor Safeeq Khan at the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, UC Merced. There will be opportunities to collaborate widely across other research groups at UC Merced and other UC campuses including UC ANR.
The candidate should have a strong geospatial analytical and hydrological modeling and forecasting skills, preferably over large geographic regions. Background in computer programming and web application development are also required. Experience in high-performance computing is preferable. Responsibilities will include setting a land surface model and running what-if scenarios, developing water information system and decision-support tool, and leading peer-reviewed publications. Minimum qualifications include a Ph.D. (at time of appointment), in Agricultural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Earth Systems Science or a related field from an accredited university. Interested applicants are required to submit 1) a cover letter indicating research interests and experience, 2) curriculum vitae, and 3) a list of three references with contact information including mailing address, phone number and e-mail address submitted through AP Recruit during the application process.
Salary is based on the University of California Academic Salary Scales. This is a full-time, one-year appointment with the possibility of renewal based on availability of funding, ongoing operational needs and satisfactory performance. Review of applications will begin on 10/21/20; position is open until filled with a final closing date of 11/1/20. Starting date is negotiable but aims for November 16, 2020.
For more information, please contact Prof. Safeeq Khan at msafeeq@ucmerced.edu.
'''Description and objectives:''' Various models and numerical methods have been developed to simulate sub-aerial and submarine landslides as well as the tsunami waves they can generate. Despite huge work in this domain, there is still a lack of understanding and quantification of the physical processes involved in landslides and of accurate mathematical and numerical approximations for landslide and tsunami propagation. In particular, the challenge is to simulate landslides and tsunamis at a reasonable computational cost while accounting properly of topography and dispersive effects. The objective in this post-doc is to gather recent improvements in these directions in a common tool to be integrated in a prototype for Digital Twin (DT-GEO) simulating extreme hazards (volcanic, seismic, tsunami) from the source process to the impacted areas. We will benefit from the other work packages of the DT-GEO European project that will establish probabilistic scenarios for the targeted field application with the ultimate goal to perform Probabilistic Tsunami Forecasts (PTF). We will in particular take advantage of the unique description of topography effects in the landslide model SHALTOP and of the different versions of the wave propagation codes with the HySEA family, making it possible to significantly improve the description of dispersive effects. These codes are based on finite volume methods and hybrid finite-volume-finite-difference numerical scheme on GPU architectures, respectively. We will incorporate different types of rheologies (granular and cohesive) in the landslide model for the simulation to be applicable to different field targets.
'''European context:''' This research will be performed within a unique European project DT-GEO (https://dtgeo.eu/) involving 19 world-class European laboratories dealing with High Performance Computing, research in geophysics, and operational monitoring networks are involved. This work will be at the interface between mathematics and geophysics involving University Paris Cité (Anne Mangeney), University Gustave Eiffel (Francois Bouchut), University of Seville (Enrique Fernandez-Nieto and Gladys Narbona-Reina), and University of Malaga (Manuel Castro-Diaz and Jorge Macias). It will benefit from collaborations with Finn Løvholt from NGI (Norway) and with the research groups from LMU (Munich), GFZ (Postdam), UHAM (Hamburg), and INGV (Roma) involved in this project.
'''Position:''' 20 months post-doc position at Institut de Physique du Globe de Paris, a world-class laboratory in geophysics and natural hazards. The position is open now. Please send your CV, reference and motivation letters to mangeney@ipgp.fr and edofer@us.es.
'''Candidate skills:''' The candidates should have a PhD in computational fluid dynamics, software development, scientific computing, or applied mathematics. Experience in geophysics or physics will be much appreciated.
'''Description'''<br>
The Agricultural Sciences Department, within the College of Agriculture, Forestry, and Life Sciences (CAFLS) at Clemson University, is seeking to fill a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the area of Climate Resilience. This position is foundational to a state-wide, strategic water initiative. The position is a 12-month Research and Extension appointment and is located at the SC Water Resources Center ten minutes from main campus.
A changing climate will result in measurable impacts to the regional water cycle, likely affecting agricultural production and water availability in South Carolina on multiple spatial and temporal scales. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a nationally recognized, externally funded Research program on water and climate resilience. This specialist will help South Carolina’s $42B agriculture industry make informed short-term crop management decision, state water planners manage drought and flood scenarios, and the Clemson University community in identifying how weather events and climate change impact agriculture, natural resources, and management decisions. The individual will work within interdisciplinary teams and complement three recently hired Assistant Professors located at the SC Water Resources Center focused on water resources modeling, economics, policy, and sustainable water use.
The elected candidate will be an excellent communicator, providing science-based information to state agencies and local governments about climate impacts on water resources (e.g. changes in sea level, droubt, ecosystem services, and other climate-related issues pertaining to agricultural, residential, and ecological water use). The individual will work closely with on- and off campus Research and Extension personnel, external stakeholders, and state/regional/national government agencies. Upon request, a courtesy appointment with the College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences is available to foster graduate student advising opportunities.
Clemson University is an R1 Land Grant university located on the shores of Lake Hartwell within view of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the Upper Piedmont of South Carolina, USA. The 1,400-acre campus is part of the 18,000 acres of University Farms and Forests devoted to teaching and research. Clemson University is recognized as a Top 25 public university by U.S. News and World Report.
'''Qualifications'''<br>
Qualified candidates should hold a Ph.D. in Meteorology, Climatology, or a relevant field. Preference will be given to candidates with evidence of collaborative research, excellent communication skills, and demonstrated success in obtaining external funding to support an ongoing research program.
'''Application Instructions'''<br>
To apply, enter 'http://apply.interfolio.com/61464' into your search bar.
Applications for this position should include:
# a letter of interest with applicant’s contact information;
# contact information for three references;
# a one-page research philosophy and a one-page research plan;
# an unofficial transcript from all degree- granting institutions (BS, MS, Ph.D.); and
# a curriculum vitae
For full consideration, please ensure that all materials are submitted by May 31, 2021, however, the position will remain open until filled.
If you have any questions regarding the position or search process, please contact Dr. Jeffery Allen at 864.646.2145 or jsallen@clemson.edu.
'''Description'''<br>
The postdoctoral researcher will be involved in the framework of the CAPACITY (ClimAte and Plant hydrAulics Controls on drought predIction uncertainty in a new-generation Terrestrial sYstem model) project funded by the Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR). The project will tackle the challenges of investigating the controls of plant hydraulic traits on the drought predictive uncertainties across different ecosystems, regions, and the entire European continent under past and future climatic conditions. The CAPACITY project will make joint use of the most recent version of the Community Land Model (CLM5.0) and multi-source observations, exploit globally assembled and continuously updated databases of plant traits, and extract past and future climate signals from multi-model ensemble atmospheric simulations. The researcher will be incorporated in the Agro-Environmental Systems group of the Environmental Sensing and Modelling (ENVISION) RDI unit and will collaborate with scientists in other groups on topics related to remote sensing and plant ecophysiology.
Main missions
The postdoctoral researcher will play a central role in the project and its outputs. Her/his main mission is to perform regional- and continental-scale CLM5.0 simulations over Europe for seasonal and decadal time periods. In addition, the candidate will be asked to exploit information from a wide range of in-situ (e.g., FLUXNET and SAPFLUXNET) and remotely sensed (e.g., ESA-CCI soil moisture, MODIS Land Surface Temperature, and Sun-Induced Chlorophyll Fluorescence) datasets to establish complementarity between the land surface modelling and remote sensing.
Scientific work tasks
Define plant hydraulic traits configurations for CLM5.0 continental-scale simulations
Perform continental-scale evaluation of CLM5.0 response for past European drought events
Quantify climate sensitivity of CLM5.0 using different plant hydraulic mapping
Test seasonal drought predictive skills of CLM5.0
Project management tasks
Assist in the preparation of project reports and presentations to the Scientific Advisory Board
Participate actively in the maintenance of a project-dedicated version-control system (e.g., GitLab)
Explore and employ cutting edge software packages facilitating open science
Dissemination, valorisation and transfer tasks
Contribute to dissemination, valorisation and transfer of project results (e.g., participation in scientific conferences, training sessions, and publications in reputed peer-reviewed scientific journals)
See also: https://www.list.lu/en/jobs/researchers/job-offer/?tx_listjob_listjobdisplay%5BlistJob%5D=3950&cHash=25456240c3eff934b6c4d3af0ba9c50c
'''Description'''<br>
Tulane University’s Department of River-Coastal Science and Engineering (RCSE) invites applications to fill one or more tenure-track, full-time positions for Fall 2020. Positions are targeted at the Assistant Professor level but applicants from more senior (tenured) ranks will be considered. This is part of the next phase of growth in a highly innovative department at Tulane formed in 2017 that will concentrate on water nexus issues in the river-delta-coastal continuum, and will be truly transdisciplinary, combining elements of civil and environmental engineering, hydrology, geosciences, and ecological sciences. The goal will be to conduct interdisciplinary research and develop innovative approaches to educate the next generation to tackle complex problems associated with a changing global climate and human interactions in the river-coastal realm. More information about RCSE and our growth to date can be found at https://sse.tulane.edu/river/about/mission.
'''Qualifications'''<br>
RCSE is seeking applications from candidates with demonstrated experience in convergence research in water science and engineering. Fields of interest include, but are not limited to (1) river-coastal ecohydrology, (2) hydraulic and hydrological engineering, (3) hydroclimatology, (4) hydroinformatics and big data analytics, (5) river mechanics, (6) coastal geomorphology, (7) green infrastructure/watershed management and engineering, and (8) soft-soil geotechnical engineering. A doctoral degree in engineering or a relevant science is required, and post-doctoral experience is preferred. Applicants will be expected to develop an innovative research program, teach courses in their area of specialization, and conduct service toward the mission of the department and university. In addition, successful applicants will become part of a faculty team that will be designing and implementing innovative undergraduate and graduate degree programs and developing water-related research initiatives across Tulane’s schools.
'''Application Instructions'''<br>
Review of applications will begin on January 6, 2020 and will continue until the position(s) are filled. Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, statement of research and teaching interests, and contact information for three references familiar with the applicant’s abilities. Please submit applications to apply.interfolio.com/71835. Questions regarding the position can be addressed to Dr. Mead Allison (meadallison@tulane.edu).
'''Description:''' A Ph.D. Assistantship is available (beginning in Fall 2021 or Spring 2022) in the Department of Oceanography and Coastal Sciences at Louisiana State University for a National Science Foundation-funded project to assess how climate-driven mangrove expansion into temperate salt marshes along the northern Gulf of Mexico coast of Louisiana affects marsh edge erosion and soil building dynamics. This study also aims to identify the conditions that promote mangrove expansion and survivorship using a combination of remote sensing techniques and field manipulation experiments. The successful candidate will be expected to assist with and lead aspects of field, lab, and modeling work. Field work will entail marsh surveying, collecting and processing soil cores, establishing experimental field plots, measuring sedimentation and accretion rates, and plant structure and morphology. Based on the student’s skills and interest, further tasks will include GIS analysis and numerical modeling. The student will interact with the stakeholders, the public, and work with a high school group for the research, education, and outreach components. This research is a collaborative project and the student will be working with Dr. Giulio Mariotti, an ecogeomorphologist and modeler, and Dr. Tracy Quirk, a wetland plant ecologist. Students with an interest in coastal wetland ecology and geomorphology would be most successful. The student will be based at the LSU flagship campus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, with field work taking place in various locations across coastal Louisiana.
'''Qualifications:''' Applicants must have a degree in ecology, geology, oceanography, environmental science, environmental engineering, or closely related field. MS graduates preferred. Experience in field data collection and analysis with spatial and statistical software (e.g., ArcGIS, SAS, R) is required. Experience in wetlands and operating boats is desired. Successful applicants will be self-motivated and able to work well in teams.
'''Application:''' Please send statement of interest (including career goals), CV, copies of transcripts and GRE scores, and contact information for three references to: gmariotti@lsu.edu and tquirk@lsu.edu
'''Detailed Description:'''<br>
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 any combination of the following: quantitative landscape analysis, landscape evolution modeling, sediment transport, erosion and channel initiation, hydrology, soil mechanics, and remote sensing of landsurface change using LiDAR, multi-spectral imagery and/or radar-derived datasets. Candidates with experience working in and/or analyzing Arctic and permafrost-affected systems and thermally-influenced erosional processes are particularly encouraged to apply. We invite applications from individuals with interests and skills spanning the design and acquisition of field observations to inform conceptual or computational models; to using and/or developing models for diverse computational architectures (desktop to HPC and cloud).
The successful candidate will work on the DOE-funded multi-laboratory NGEE Arctic project (https://ngee-arctic.ornl.gov/). At Los Alamos, the successful candidate will work with a team of geomorphologists, hydrologists, geochemists, and modelers to quantify how permafrost controls the patterns, rates, and magnitudes of water, sediment, carbon and nutrient fluxes across high-latitude watersheds. The role of disturbance or abrupt change, such as thermokarst, fire, and thermally-affected landslides and gullying are a particular focus. The ability to place research into a larger pan-arctic context and pursue strategies to upscale watershed-based observations to regional and pan-arctic scales is an important criterion for successful integration into the larger NGEE Arctic project.
'''Minimum Job Requirements'''<br>
* Demonstrated research background in one or more of the following: quantitative landscape analysis, landscape evolution modeling, sediment transport, erosion and channel initiation, hydrology, soil mechanics, and remote sensing of landsurface change using LiDAR, multi-spectral imagery and/or radar-derived datasets, use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) for the collection of remotely sensed datasets.
* Quantitative analysis skills with experience in one or more of the following programing and analysis languages: Fortran, Python, C, Matlab and R.
* Demonstrated scientific excellence as evidenced by submission and publication of authored publications in refereed journals.
'''Desired Skills: '''<br>
* Proven ability to use Geographic Information System (GIS) software to analyze topographic and remotely sensed datasets.
* Demonstrated experience designing, executing, and analyzing field-based observational programs to inform conceptual, analytical and numerical models of hydro-geomorphic processes
* Demonstrated experience working in and/or analyzing Arctic and permafrost-affected systems.
* Demonstrated excellence in communicating research results to diverse audiences.
* Proven ability to work in a highly collaborative team setting is also a requirement.
* US citizen; eligible to apply for a DOE clearance.
'''Eduction:''' A Ph.D. in environmental science, geomorphology, hydrology, fluid dynamics, civil engineering, climate modeling or a closely related field. The candidate must have completed all Ph.D. requirements by commencement of the appointment and be within 5 years of completion of the Ph.D.
'''Note to Applicant:'''<br>
In addition to applying on-line, please send a curriculum vitae, digitized copies of transcripts, names of three references, and a one-page cover letter detailing qualifications, research interests, and a proposed research topic to Joel Rowland at jrowland@lanl.gov. Please include “Arctic Landsurface Dynamics Postdoc Search” in the email subject line. Applications will be reviewed as received.
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.
Formal applications should be made through the LANL website. To apply, go to http://www.lanl.gov/careers/career-options/jobs/all-jobs.php and search for job no. IRC71041.
Overview: This 2-3 year postdoc position is in the Earth and Environmental Sciences Division working to improve predictions of how climate drives landscape change, both long-term and abrupt, in permafrost-dominated landscapes. Earth System Observations (EES-14) works broadly across the traditional fields of geology, ecology, and atmospheric sciences, with an emphasis on experimental and observational sciences, often coupled to the development and improvement of predictive modeling.
This postdoctoral position will focus on the predictive understanding in any or all the following areas: 1) hillslope processes and thermally-induce erosion, 2) landscape change and land scape evolution in permafrost environments, and 3) interactions of sediment transport, hydrology, geochemistry, and vegetation in controlling the rate and patterns of landscape change. This postdoctoral position will require the candidate to integrate and communicate with geomorphologists, hydrologists, geochemists, and ecologists.
'''Duration of the contract''': 6 months (15 July 2019 until 15 January 2020)<br>
'''Indicative starting date''': 15 Jul 2019<br>
'''Deadline for submission of applications''': 05 Jul 2019<br>
'''Number of vacancies''': 1<br>
'''Organizational Unit''': UNOSAT<br>
'''Remuneration''': This is a non-remunerated position. However, a monthly transportation allowance of CHF700 will be provided by UNITAR.<br>
UNOSAT is the operational satellite applications programme of the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR); it is a technology-intensive programme active since 2000 in applied research and innovative applications relating to geospatial information technology and satellite analysis.
UNOSAT is currently expanding its operational support services and training offer with particular focus on the implementation of climate related applications and services. UNOSAT climate services encompass a series of operational activities spread across different application domains including integrated water management, hydrological/hydrogeological modelling applications, early warning systems, satellite-based flood mapping services and capacity development activities.
General Objectives of the Contract: The trainee will support UNOSAT’s teams in GIS/flood analysis/modelling applications for both disaster mapping and capacity development projects implemented by UNOSAT.
'''GENERAL OBJECTIVES OF THE CONTRACT'''<br>
The trainee will support UNOSAT’s teams in GIS/flood analysis/modelling applications for both disaster mapping and capacity development projects implemented by UNOSAT.
'''RESPONSIBILITIES/DESCRIPTION OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES'''<br>
The trainee will contribute towards the above-mentioned areas of activities by:
* Supporting UNOSAT’s operational activities related to hazard assessment, risk analysis, hydrological modelling, early warning systems applications and flood impact analysis.
* Assisting in the preparation of course material for workshops, face-to-face training events and e-learning courses, including preparation of geographic data sets for GIS lab exercises and power point presentations.
* Assisting in the preparation of communication material relative to UNOSAT’s project activities
Performing any other duties as required.
See also: https://www.unitar.org/about/unitar/employment-opportunities/hydro-gis-analyst-trainee-geneva-switzerland
'''Ecohydrologist (m/f/d)'''<br>
The research group “Landscape Ecohydrology”, led by Prof Doerthe Tetzlaff, in the Department of Ecohydrology & Biogeochemistry of IGB (Leibniz Institute for Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries) in Berlin is inviting applications for the position of a Postdoctoral Research Fellow (24 months, fulltime with less % possible) starting from 01.09.2024. The project is a collaboration with the group of Professor Hjalmar Laudon (SLU Umea, Sweden). The aim of this position is to quantify spatial and temporal dynamics of different ecohydrological fluxes and storage dynamics in landscapes with different landuses by using integrated tracer approaches of stable water isotopes (deuterium, oxygen), water chemistry and potentially eDNA linked within advanced tracer-aided models. The position aims to quantify the resilience of landscapes to climatic perturbations and land management.
We seek a dynamic, motivated and ambitious young scientist to join an existing interdisciplinary science and modelling team on Landscape Ecohydrology to support the evolution and growth of coupled hydrological-ecohydrological modelling. It is expected that the modelling will utilise existing long-term data sets from instrumented research sites around Berlin and also from Scotland and Sweden. The successful candidate will have experience in the development and application of numerical models for different purposes, across various scales and environmental science contexts. The successful candidate should be experienced in combining process-based (hydrological) understanding with strong numerical / computational skills. Experience with programming is essential. Expertise in remote sensing & data assimilation and / or incorporation of tracers into hydrological models would be advantageous. Access to high-performance computer clusters is available to facilitate use and development of “state of the art” research models.
'''Your tasks'''<br>
* Integrated analysis of stable water isotopes and other tracers (water chemistry, eDNA)
* Applying a tracer-aided modelling framework to assess and quantify dynamics in water storage and different ecohydrological fluxes
* Assessing the effects of land management and climatic perturbations on the ecohydrology of landscapes
'''Your profile'''<br>
* A PhD or equivalent (or being close to receiving a PhD) in hydrology, geoecology or a related field of environmental science or environmental engineering
* Excellent programming and numerical skills
* Experience in the development and application of numerical models at various scales and different environmental science contexts
* A strong publication record in internationally leading journals (commensurate with career stage)
* Strong English language skills both in oral and written communication
* Ability to work in a team environment
'''Other advantageous attributes might include:'''<br>
* Experience in multi-criteria calibration and working within uncertainty frameworks
* Experience in incorporating tracers into hydrological models
* Experience with stable isotope tracer
* Experience working with water chemistry parameters or eDNA
* Experience of working in interdisciplinary research projects
* Evidence of successful research collaboration with national and international researchers and stakeholders
'''Our offer'''<br>
We offer an interesting position in an international and dynamic scientific environment. We foster flat hierarchies and active participation. We allow maximum individual freedom, enabling everyone to develop and use their creativity to the best of their abilities.
Salary is paid according to the German salary scheme for the public sector (TVöD Bund). Depending on the personal qualifications and the tasks assigned, the position will be paid up to E13. It is a full-time position with 39 working hours per week (less % possible). The position is available from 01.09.2024 and limited to 24 months based in Germany but with the possibility of extension being based at SLU Umea, Sweden.
We foster your career development (https://www.igb-berlin.de/karriere) by providing qualification and training opportunities. We actively support the reconciliation of work and family life (https://www.igb-berlin.de/en/equal-opportunities).
The IGB is committed to diversity (https://www.igb-berlin.de/en/equal-opportunities). We welcome every qualified application, regardless of sex and gender, origin, nationality, religion, belief, health and disabilities, age or sexual orientation. Disabled applicants (https://www.igb-berlin.de/en/colleagues-with-disabilities) with equal qualification and aptitude will be given preferential consideration.
'''Are you interested?'''<br>
We look forward to receiving your application with the usual documents (cover letter, CV, at least 2 reference letters or contact details for 2 referees) by June 14th 2024. Please state the job reference number 20/2024 and apply exclusively via our recruitment platform at www.igb-berlin.de/en/jobs.
Questions can be directed to Professor Dörthe Tetzlaff by e-mail (doerthe.tetzlaff@igb-berlin.de).
''"Research for the future of our freshwaters" is the mission of IGB – Germany’s largest and one of the leading international centres for freshwater research. In order to investigate different aspects of freshwater ecosystems, their biota and societal relevance, we unit a wide range of disciplines and understand research as a joint effort. With more than 350 employees and guests from all over the world, we conduct research at five locations in Berlin and at Lake Stechlin (Brandenburg). IGB is a member of the German Leibniz Association and the Forschungsverbund Berlin e. V. www.igb-berlin.de (http://www.igb-berlin.de/)''
Doerthe Tetzlaff MSc, PhD (Dr.rer nat.), DSc<br>
Professor in Ecohydrology -- Humboldt-Universitaet zu Berlin;<br>
Head of Department “Ecohydrology & Biogeochemistry” -- IGB Leibniz Institute of Freshwater Ecology & Inland Fisheries<br>
Landscape Ecohydrology group (https://www.igb-berlin.de/en/tetzlaff)<br>
Honorary Professor -- University of Aberdeen<br>
Fellow American Geophysical Union AGU, Fellow Royal Society Edinburgh RSE, Fellow Geological Society America GSA, Fellow of The European Academy of Sciences, Member Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities<br>
Editor-in-Chief Hydrological Processes (https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/10991085)<br>
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/TetzlaffEcoHyd<br>
Mueggelseedamm 310, 12587 Berlin<br>
'''Eligibility'''<br>
Applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:
* First-class or 2.1 Bachelor's degree, or Master’s degree (or overseas equivalent), preferably with a background of hydrology, atmospheric science, engineering or environmental science.
* Demonstrate an interest in hydrologic modelling and/or remote sensing. Proficiency with appropriate modelling tools is essential.
* Have strong numerical and analytical skills, and/or relevant programming experience.
'''Award details'''<br>
The scholarship is available as a +3 (3-year PhD) only. The programme will commence in October 2021. The CoSS PhD Scholarship package includes:
* An annual maintenance grant (stipend) indexed to the RCUK rate (2021-22 rate estimated at £15,609 full-time)
* Fee waiver at the standard Home or International rate
* Recipients can also draw on a Research Training Support Grant (RTSG)
'''Closing Date'''<br>
30 April 2021
'''Contact details'''<br>
Dr John Xiaogang Shi<br>
Senior Lecturer in Hydrology and Climate Change, University of Glasgow<br>
Email: John.Shi@glasgow.ac.uk
'''How to apply'''<br>
https://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/studentfundingopportunities/postgraduateresearch/#d.en.781606,cossphdscholarship-strengtheningdroughtresiliencethroughabigdata-baseddroughtpredictionsystemforthemekongdeltaregioninvietnam +
'''Employer'''<br>
INRAE is a public establishment with more than 10,000 agents throughout France. As Europe's leading agricultural research institute, INRAE's ambition is to build research excellence in the service of knowledge production, teaching and innovation, in support of public policies, in order to accelerate transitions in agriculture, food and the environment to achieve sustainable development objectives.
'''Working environment and activities'''<br>
The Joint Research Unit "Water Management, Actors, Territories" (UMR G-EAU) brings together 70 permanent researchers and engineers and around 50 PhD students and postdoctoral researchers from different disciplines who work together on integrated and adaptive water management issues. The unit conducts research on socio-hydro-systems and their regulation; it designs and evaluates tools to facilitate implementation of innovative public policies on water, and is involved in a multidisciplinary training course concerning the water sector.
Current practise in integrated water management predominantly uses multi-objective optimisation approaches with aggregated objectives. This biases results towards the status quo and against innovative solutions, while also raising ethical concerns. In contrast, many-objectives optimisation approaches can consider many non-aggregated objectives, which has the potential to enrich the solution space with alternative courses of action that better reflects the diverging perspectives of stakeholders. The IN-WOP project (Innovating Water Management Optimisation Practice) aims to implement many-objective approaches to water management and compare them with single-objective practices. The Joint Research Unit "Water Management, Actors, Territories" (UMR G-EAU) is involved in the French study-case where we focus on the coordinated regulation of the Seine river discharge to reduce both floods and droughts under current and future, climate change, affected conditions.
We are looking forward to employ a scientist with experience in water and climate research that will implement many-objective approaches in an existing Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) model on the Seine River in collaboration with the partners of the project: The Multi-Actor Systems Department (MAS) at TU Delft and the Hydro-informatics Lab (HIL) at Politecnico di Milano.
'''Training and skills required'''<br>
We are looking for goal-oriented colleagues, passionate about their work, who like to work both independently and with others. You are a good communicator, in spoken and written English. You have a doctoral degree in water resource management or closely related subject. You have good knowledge in programming linked to water and climate research.
'''Reception conditions'''<br>
* Research unit and location: UMR G-EAU, Montpellier
* Type of contract: Postdoctoral Researcher
* Duration: 2 years
* Gross Salary: 2371 €/month
* Starting date: As soon as possible
'''How to apply'''<br>
Send your application to david.dorchies@inrae.fr; it should include a cover letter, stating your research motivation and interests, including relevant background and career; Curriculum Vitae, including academic background, previous research and/or industrial experience; and 2 letters of recommendation.
'''Enhancing characterization of trends in large floods and flood forecasting'''<br>
The One Water Solutions Institute (OWSI) at Colorado State University (CSU) is seeking a motivated PhD graduate research assistant to join an intellectually exciting and socially impactful sponsored research project. The goal of this assistantship is to develop and implement advanced science-guided ensemble machine learning to improve forecasting of temporal trends in large floods due to changes in the underlying climatic, physiographic, and ecohydrologic conditions, within the constraint of flood potential zones.
This research is intended to enhance capabilities of the Flood Potential Portal (https://floodpotential.erams.com/), a decision support system that enhances understanding of flood variability and quantifies peak discharge magnitudes used for infrastructure design and floodplain management. This software was developed by the U.S. Forest Service and OWSI to assist practitioners with assessments to support infrastructure decisions, including designing road-stream crossings.
'''Required qualifications are:'''
* MS in Civil and Environmental Engineering or related discipline.
* Clear research interest in statistical hydrology, data sciences, and modeling.
* Proficiency in oral and written English communication.
'''Preferred qualifications for this position are:'''
* Experience with coding in Python, R, Matlab, or other programming languages.
* Experience with statistical and probability methods for flood frequency analysis.
* Experience with geographic information systems (GIS) such ESRI’s ArcGIS Pro.
* Research experience in water resources science or engineering.
* Demonstrated ability to work effectively in teams.
* Demonstrated ability to write and publish original research.
If interested, contact '''Prof. Mazdak Arabi (madak.arabi@colostate.edu)''' with the following materials as a single PDF attachment and email subject line “Application for PhD Position – Enhancing characterization of trends in large floods and flood forecasting”:
# A 1–2-page cover letter with your interest in the position and research topics, and how you meet the required and preferred qualifications, and
# A current resume or CV.
