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For Section 4.7 Earth Surface Process Modelling, we are seeking a postdoctoral research scientist to develop numerical models of debris flow initiation and integrate them into a landscape evolution model. The postdoctoral research scientist will focus on parameterizing and validating models of different debris flow initiation mechanisms (e.g., firehose effect and bank failure). They will then work with a collaborative team to incorporate these initiation processes into models of debris-flow erosion and deposition. Depending on the candidate's background and interests, the project could also involve applying the model to different study sites and examining the influence of climate and tectonics on the frequency and magnitude of debris-flow activity.
Previous debris flow or sediment transport-focused research experience would be an asset but is not strictly required, and we encourage potential candidates with differing backgrounds to apply. The successful candidate should have the vision and ability to participate in collaborative and interdisciplinary research activities and discussions within our research group and with local and international collaborators.
Researchers in the Earth Surface Process Modelling section work on a broad range of themes and come from widely different backgrounds. We are committed to a collaborative environment to ensure that members can rely on each other’s support. We value the development of meaningful skills and experience for the personal careers of our members. We believe that a diverse team is a stronger team, and we encourage applications from candidates of all gender, race, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, and national or ethnic identities.
Your responsibilities:
* Develop and calibrate numerical models for different debris flow initiation mechanisms
* Incorporate these models into a landscape evolution model
* Collaborate closely with internal and external partners
* Engage in scientific discussion and career development activities with other members of the section and collaborating sections at the GFZ
* Present, publish and communicate research results at scientific meetings and in scholarly journals
Your qualifications:
* Master's degree and PhD in Earth Science, Mathematics, Physics or a related field
* Demonstrated advanced knowledge in the development of numerical models
* Demonstrated excellence in publication
* Demonstrated capacity for international teamwork and excellent communication skills
* Proficiency in spoken and written English
Start date: 1st July 2020<br>
Fixed-term: 2 years<br>
Salary: This position has been assessed as being salary group 13 according to “TVöD Bund (Tarifgebiet Ost)”. The salary group will be determined by the conditions of the collective wage agreement and the appropriate personal qualifications.<br>
Working hours: full-time (currently 39 h/week); The position is, in principle, suitable for part-time employment.<br>
Place of work: Potsdam
The Helmholtz Centre Potsdam - GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences is the national centre for geosphere research. As a member of the Helmholtz Association we are part of the largest German scientific organization. With around 1,300 employees (including our guests) we develop a sound understanding of the systems and processes of the solid Earth as well as strategies and options for action to face global change and its regional impacts, to understand natural hazards and reduce associated risks, and to assess the influence of humans on the Earth's system.
As a partner in Geo.X, the GFZ has access to an excellent network of other geoscience institutions in Potsdam and Berlin. This largest regional concentration of geoscientific competence in Europe offers first-class cooperation and development opportunities.
For each four studied watershed, the hired researcher will run the simulations of thermal and hydrological responses to climate change according to the various CMIP 5 scenarios using the HPC permafrost simulator developed in the HiPerBorea project (already operational flavor: permaFoam, Orgogozo et al., 2019 ; to be extended and developed during the HiPerBorea project by the other partners of the project). He/she will do the conditioning of the modelings (e.g.: building meshes representing Digital Elevation Models, boundary conditions that take into account meteorological forcings and land cover) on the basis of the field data and the satellite data existing for each watershed, using the advanced pre-processing tools of the OpenFOAM® environment (e.g.: snappyHexMesh, swak4foam). Once he/she will have performed the simulations on regional to European supercomputers, he/she will interpret the obtained results to quantitatively assess the potential impacts of climate change on boreal permafrost through watershed-wise analyses and comparative analyses between the considered watersheds. He/she will present the acquired knowledge in international scientific conferences and publish them in peer-reviewed, open access journals with high impact factors.
See also attached document +
For more than 35 years Inter-Fluve's interdisciplinary team integrates biological and physical sciences with engineering to develop solutions to complex puzzles interplaying between fish, wildlife, estuaries, wetlands and humans in systems ranging from alpine to coastal, rural to urban. We work across the US and internationally on projects that include dam removal, watershed planning, fish habitat restoration and recovery, wetland recreation, estuary restoration, river bank stabilization, and other water-related projects. Throughout our history, our focus has been to explore, question, and advance our craft – building from past experience and through interdisciplinary collaboration.
We have an immediate opening for an experienced Engineer and Project Manager in our Saint Paul, Minnesota office to support the ongoing growth of the organization and to collaborate with our professional staff to serve our clients. This is a full-time position.
Job announcement information available here:
https://interfluve.com/sr-engineer-and-project-manager/ +
For our project ‘Drought and flood statistics in regulated catchments (DFStaR)’, which is funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG), we are looking for a:
# GIS specialist who supports the creation of a data set on hydrological extremes and human flow influences in the Alps;
# PhD student who quantifies impacts of flow regulation on multivariate characteristics of hydrologic extremes using statistical modeling and machine learning on large datasets
Please refer to the job portal of the University of Freiburg for further information:
* https://uni-freiburg.de/university/jobs/00001604/
* https://uni-freiburg.de/university/jobs/00001603/
I am very much looking forward to your applications.
Best regards,
Manuela Brunner +
For the European project SOS-WATER, we are looking for an enthusiastic PhD candidate who is interested in applying hydrological models to make novel high resolution water simulations over the European continent.
The PhD will work on high-resolution water resource models to better quantify the human water interactions in a state-of-the-art global hydrological model (PCR-GLOBWB) developed by the hydrology group at Utrecht University. Your model developments will be validated and tested against local observations and knowledge for different case study regions in Europe in close collaboration with our consortium partners. For a number of hotspot regions, you will perform further in-depth analyses that will be supported by high-resolution simulations of your improved modelling framework and compared to other modelling efforts by our project partners.
Job advert and application page: https://www.uu.nl/en/organisation/working-at-utrecht-university/jobs/phd-high-resolution-water-resource-modelling-to-better-quantify-human-water-interactions-within
Kind regards,<br>
Niko Wanders
Dr. ir. Niko Wanders<br>
Assistant Professor Hydrological Extremes<br>
Department of Physical Geography, Faculty of Geosciences, Utrecht University <br>
Twitter @niko_wanders<br>
E: n.wanders@uu.nl<br> +
For the Laboratory of ecohydrology (ECHO) at EPFL, Switzerland, we invite applications for a PhD Position for the project “Understanding the dynamics of flowing stream networks”; https://www.epfl.ch/labs/echo/echo-phd-position-to-investigate-the-dynamics-of-flowing-stream-networks/.
The networks of headwater streams dynamically expand in response to rainfall events or snowmelt, and they contract during extended dry periods. Understanding these stream network dynamics can help us to gain important insights into water storage variations and streamflow generating processes. This PhD project aims to identify physiographic and hydro-climatic factors that control stream network expansion and contraction in headwater catchments. The project will combine traditional hydrological field work with cutting-edge technologies such as wireless sensor networks for real-time hydrological monitoring and on-site water sample analysis for high-frequency water quality monitoring. A coherent theoretical framework will be developed which translates spatial information about the flowing stream network into hydrologic process understanding.
'''Your Responsibilities'''
* Extensive fieldwork and lab work during the snow-free seasons of the first two years of the project
* Perform statistical analyses of GPS, hydrological and hydrochemical data
* Use environmental tracers (stable water isotopes, solutes) to quantify flow pathways and source contributions to the flowing stream network
* Report regularly to the collaborators and present research results at scientific meetings
* Publish in international peer-reviewed journals
'''Your Qualifications'''
* A Masters' degree in Hydrology, Hydrogeology, Earth System Science, Environmental Engineering, Geography, Environmental Physics or related relevant disciplines
* Experience with field and lab work, good sense of direction
* Programming skills (using e.g., Matlab, Python or R)
* Ability to demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills in English; knowledge of German or French is an advantage
* Ability to work both independently and in a team, keep to deadlines and engage in interdisciplinary work
* A driver’s license is required
'''What We Offer'''<br>
We offer a stimulating and exciting work environment that provides plenty of opportunities to develop an academic career and to learn high-end techniques. The PhD candidate will greatly benefit from being affiliated with two Swiss research institutes: the L'Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale (EPFL) in Lausanne and the Swiss Federal Research Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape research (WSL) in Birmensdorf, located near Zurich.
'''Employment'''<br>
The position is for four years and you are encouraged to spend time at both research institutes (EPFL in Lausanne and WSL in Birmensdorf) during the duration of the project. The salary is commensurate with the regulations of EPFL. Starting date is as agreed upon, latest April 1st 2020. The application deadline is November 1st 2019, interviews will be conducted in December 2019.<br>
If you are interested, please send a cover letter describing why you are interested in the position, your CV, copies of relevant diplomas, two names of possible referees, and a writing sample in one single pdf file to jana.vonfreyberg19@usys.ethz.ch.
For further information, please contact Dr. Jana von Freyberg via e-mail.
For the interdisciplinary RESHAPE programme (https://reshape.labs.vu.nl/), we are looking for a PhD candidate @Utrecht University (the Netherlands) who will contribute to change-pathways to increase the resilience of Dutch sand landscapes in face of ongoing climate change.
The candidate will study water-carbon-nutrient dynamics and will be partly based at the applied research institute Deltares.
Please see here for more information about the position and the application link.
Join us in beautiful Utrecht!<br>
Stefanie Lutz<br>
steffi.ray85@googlemail.com +
For the interdisciplinary project RELAS, funded by the Federal Office for Agriculture and Food, Germany, we are seeking a Post-Doc to support the development of our model approaches for a spatial differentiated quantification of water and nutrient fluxes in Germany. These include all relevant sources and pathways for water and nurtrients, with special focus on urban emissions and instream retention processes. Suitable candidates should be experienced in advanced hydrological and water quality modelling, programming, spatio-temporal statistical analysis and publishing in international scientific journals. The anticipated start date is Feb. 1, 2023. Application deadline is Nov. 25, 2022. The position is 75% for 2 yrs and 8 months.
For questions, please email: Dr. Markus Venohr markus.venohr@igb-berlin.de
For further details and submitting your application please visit Post-Doc in Wasserqualitätsmodellierung / Post-Doc in Water Quality Modelling (w/m/d) bei Leibniz-Institut für Gewässerökologie und Binnenfischerei; softgarden (https://karriere-igb.softgarden.io/job/23297180/Post-Doc-in-Wasserqualit%C3%A4tsmodellierung-Post-Doc-in-Water-Quality-Modelling-w-m-d-?jobDbPVId=61647722&l=de) +
For the project “Green Vision Central Asia: Bridging science and capacity building for safer future - Integrated water resources management strategies across competing sectors and transboundary dialogue in Central Asia under climate change”, PIK is offering a
PostDoc position “Plant and Water Modeller” (m/f/d)
(Position number: 60-2021-PostDoc position)
as part of the PIK working group “Hydroclimatic Risks”, starting on 01.02.2022.
The position is '''funded until June 2024'''. Remuneration is in accordance with the German public tariff scheme (TV-L Brandenburg), salary group E 13. This is a full-time position with a weekly working time of 40 hours per week.
'''Key responsibilities:'''<br>
* Model studies combining plant and water processes for natural vegetation and agriculture
* Independent research and academic publishing activity in plant and water sciences or related fields
* Representation of the project at international and national academic conferences
* Development of the project: academic output, knowledge transfer and capacity building in workshops and seminars
* Supervision of Master and PhD students
* Support of the project coordination
'''Requirements:'''<br>
* PhD in agriculture, plant biology, hydrology, geosciences, environmental sciences or similar
* At least 3-year experience in process-based vegetation or agricultural modeling, ideally combined with hydrological modeling
* Profound programming skills in Fortran or C and in Python or R
* Excellent expertise in plant biology, agriculture, geosciences, environmental
sciences, hydrology, sustainable development, climate impact analysis
* Profound understanding of physical processes and mathematical methods
* Knowledge of the Russian language would be an advantage
'''We expect:'''<br>
* the ability to work independently and on your own initiative
* a methodical and systematic approach
* structured and goal-oriented thinking
* capacity to familiarise yourself quickly with new topics
* creativity and openness to new approaches
* a high level of competence in oral and written German and English
* reliability, the ability to cope with stress, and a high level of motivation
* willingness to travel for work (project meetings, workshops etc.) and take part in further training
* capacity for teamwork
* organisational talent
'''We offer:'''<br>
* the chance to be part of a creative, interdisciplinary team,
* a stimulating working environment in an internationally recognised research institute on Potsdam's beautiful, historic Telegrafenberg campus, a short commuting distance from Berlin,
* flexi-time and mobile working (up to 40% of your hours),
* a collective pay scheme and associated benefits as well as a subsidized travel card.
PIK seeks to increase the share of women in scientific positions and therefore explicitly encourages women to apply. In cases of equal qualification and within the given legal scope, women will be given preference. Applications by persons with a migration background are expressly encouraged. Applications of disabled persons with equal qualifications will be regarded favourably. PIK also encourages applications by parents returning from parental leave.
Please apply by 22.11.2021 directly using our application form (https://www.pik-potsdam.de/aktuelles/stellen/application). Application documents should comprise a letter of motivation, CV, relevant certificates, indication of references and a short sample of your work (e.g. journal publication, approx. 2-10 pages).
If you hold an international higher education qualification, please also submit the Statement of Comparability from the Central Office for Foreign Education (ZAB) with your application. In the case that you do not yet have a ZAB Statement of Comparability for your qualification, please be aware that you will need to request this if your application is successful. You can find further information on this website:
https://www.kmk.org/zab/central-office-for-foreign-education.html
For further information or to discuss the position please contact Dr. Iulii Didovets via email: didovets@pik-potsdam.de.
For the second funding phase of the German climate modelling initiative PalMod ("From the Last Interglacial to the Anthropocene: Modeling a Complete Glacial Cycle") MARUM at the University of Bremen invites applications for
3 postdoctoral positions in the fields of ice-sheet and paleoclimate modeling:
# Coupled climate/ice-sheet simulations of the last deglaciation and the future
# Coupled climate/ice-sheet simulations of the last glacial inception
# Water-isotope modeling of MIS3, the last deglaciation and the last glacial inception
Positions are for a fixed term of 3 years. The earliest starting date is October 1st, 2019. The review of applications will commence on June 17th, 2019.
Further details on the positions and the application procedure are available at
https://www.uni-bremen.de/de/universitaet/die-uni-als-arbeitgeber/offene-stellen/detailansicht/joblist/Job/show/3-x-10-postdoctoral-positions-5754/
For more information on the PalMod modelling initiative see https://www.palmod.de/en
Kind regards<br>
Matthias
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Dr. Matthias Prange<br>
MARUM - Center for Marine Environmental Sciences<br>
Department of Geosciences, University of Bremen<br>
D-28334 Bremen, Germany<br> +
Full Job Ad: http://www.kgs.ku.edu/General/jobs/J00008370.html
Rank: Academic staff rank of Assistant or entry-level Associate Scientist, depending on qualifications. Rank will be determined based on educational background and research related experience within the field. Additional information regarding expectations in regard to rank and title is available at http://www.kgs.ku.edu/General/jobs/KGS_Academic_Promotion_Guidelines.pdf.
Position Overview: The Geohydrology Section of the Kansas Geological Survey (KGS) has an open position for an individual to develop and lead a field-based hydrogeochemical research program from the site- to regional-scale. The Geohydrology Section conducts both fundamental and applied research on hydrologic and hydrogeochemical systems ranging in scale from site-specific to the river basin and regional aquifer level. Scientific staff are expected to develop research programs that are of national stature and highly relevant to Kansas. Areas of research include: physical, stratigraphic, and geochemical characterization of sedimentary aquifer systems; surface-water/groundwater interactions; spatial data analysis/geostatistics; assessment of sustainable yields in complex hydrologic systems; simulation of flow and transport processes; technology for subsurface characterization; contaminant transport and source identification; and groundwater thermometry. Activities of the Geohydrology Section are complemented by researchers in other sections of the KGS whose interests include surface geophysical methods, geologic characterization, and petroleum generation/migration. The section maintains a program of public information and education, and has extensive interactions with water research and management entities at the state, local, and federal levels. The KGS is a research and service unit of The University of Kansas (KU), thereby providing opportunities to collaborate with KU faculty and students in other departments and research groups. Scientific staff may also have the opportunity to teach and serve as advisors of graduate research. Further information about section activities can be found at http://www.kgs.ku.edu/Hydro/hydroIndex.html.
Starting Date: Position available until summer 2019; exact starting date negotiable.
Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin March 4, 2019.
Salary, Employment Status, and Fringe Benefits: Starting salary negotiable depending on qualifications. Full-time, permanent position with 12-month appointment to faculty-equivalent staff at The University of Kansas, subject to annual review. Benefits include university staff privileges; sabbatical eligibility; 22 days vacation leave, 12 days sick leave, and 9 holidays annually; group medical, life insurance, and retirement program options.
Responsibilities
-75%: Lead and coordinate KGS activities focused on water quality and hydrogeology. Conduct fundamental and applied research on groundwater quality and hydrogeology that is both of national stature and highly relevant to Kansas. Communicate the results of research in peer-reviewed publications and to both scientific and lay audiences. Develop research proposals for external funding.
-15%: Support KGS efforts in the areas of technical service and communication, education, and public information.
-10%: Oversee laboratory and supervise laboratory assistant.
Evaluation of the following requirements will be made through (1) record of accomplishments in resume/curriculum vitae, (2) descriptions of research and educational experiences in cover letter, (3) information from professional references, and (4) college transcripts.
Required Qualifications
-Ph.D. in natural sciences or engineering with an emphasis on aqueous geochemistry related to water resources. Degree must be completed by appointment start date
-Research/publications on the application of aqueous geochemistry to determination of sources, transport, and fate of natural and/or anthropogenic constituents.
-Strong theoretical training supplemented with practical field experience.
-Demonstrated ability or potential to provide scientific leadership in research on water quality.
-Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
-Strong background in hydrogeochemistry applied to regional-scale groundwater investigations.
-Experience with groundwater quality in unconsolidated and consolidated sedimentary aquifers.
-Experience in groundwater-surface-water interactions controlling water quality.
-Experience with reactive transport modeling.
-Documented ability to publish in peer-reviewed outlets.
Section resources related to this position include a water chemistry lab, equipped for determination of inorganic constituents, and a half-time analytical assistant.
Application Procedure
Apply online at http://employment.ku.edu/academic/13299BR. Complete the online faculty (faculty-equivalent) application, and upload the following information:
-Cover letter explicitly addressing the required and preferred qualifications listed above.
-Curriculum vitae (with publication record).
-College transcripts. Unofficial copies are acceptable for application package. Finalists may be asked to submit official transcripts.
-Names, addresses, telephone numbers, and emails of three professional references.
Further Information
For further technical information about the position, contact Geoff Bohling at geoff@kgs.ku.edu or Don Whittemore at donwhitt@kgs.ku.edu.
For further information about other aspects of the position, contact Annette Delaney at adelaney@kgs.ku.edu or (785) 864-2152.
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression and genetic information in the University's programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Executive Director of the Office of Institutional Opportunity and Access, IOA@ku.edu, 1246 W. Campus Road, Room 153A, Lawrence, KS, 66045, (785)864-6414, 711 TTY. http://policy.ku.edu/IOA/nondiscrimination
Full Professorship (W3) for Modelling of Biogeochemical Systems in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences to be filled by April, 1st 2021.
This professorship is also particularly suitable for highly qualified early career researchers.
This professorship is responsible for teaching and research in the field of Modelling Biogeochemical Systems. The research focus is on calibrated, balanced, terrestrial ecosystem models, such as soil-vegetation-atmosphere or earth system models. Particular importance is placed on the integration and assimilation of environmental data, as well as the quantification of prediction uncertainty. In this way the position contributes substantially to synthesising our process understanding in natural and human-impacted systems. Links to existing research interests in the faculty are expected, as well as a multi-scale research approach.
A special commitment to teaching in environmental science courses (bachelor and master level) is expected. The teaching focuses on the balancing of material flows, their representation in process models and on numerical environmental modeling.
The ideal applicant has:
* research experience in the field of biogeochemical modeling;
* expertise in data assimilation of environmental data;
* an interdisciplinary and international research profile.
Prerequisites for the employment of Professors are a university degree, an outstanding dissertation and an excellent publication record. Substantial achievements and experience in academic research and teaching, at the level of a Habilitation according to the German academic system, are expected.
We are particularly pleased to receive applications from women for the position advertised here.
The following application documents are to be submitted:
* Curriculum vitae
* Certificates of degrees and academic qualifications
* Complete list of papers and invited lectures specifying the five most important publications (and provision of ORCID-ID, Google Scholar Citation index, etc.)
* List of current and previous projects including the financial support received
* Concept paper outlining future research and teaching foci (max. 1-2 pages)
See also: https://csdms.colorado.edu/wiki/File:JobAnnouncementW3ModellingofBiogeochemicalSystems.pdf
Fully funded PhD position available in Coastal Physical Oceanography at VIMS
PhD opportunity in coastal physical oceanography is available to work with Dr. Piero Mazzini at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) - William & Mary. The PhD student will participate in the multi-institutional research project: “River Plume-Cape Interaction - Plume Separation from The Coastal Wall, Vorticity Generation And Fresh Water Retention" funded by National Science Foundation (NSF): https://mazzinilab.github.io/research/NSF-River-Plume/
The student will join the School of Marine Sciences at VIMS, and must meet eligibility requirements for the school (the application deadline for the VIMS graduate program is January 6, 2021). More information at:
www.vims.edu/education/graduate/admissions/degree_options/m.s._ph.d_degrees/index.php
The position will ideally begin in the Fall 2021.
Minimum Qualifications:
* Master of Science (M.S.) or equivalent degree in physical oceanography, atmospheric or climate sciences or a related field;
* A broad knowledge of physical oceanography and/or fluid dynamics is required;
* Ability to work effectively in a team environment;
* Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
* Strong quantitative and programming skills in Python and/or MATLAB;
* Experience in oceanographic data analysis;
* Experience conducting field work and using oceanographic equipment;
* Experience with ocean numerical modeling.
Duties & Responsibilities:
* The successful applicant will participate in field work, develop numerical models and perform data analysis;
* Publish research in peer-reviewed journals and present results at scientific conferences.
Funding:
* The student will receive a four-year research assistantship stipend (including tuition and fees); funding in subsequent years could be through either research or teaching assistantships.
To Apply:
* Interested candidates should contact Dr. Piero Mazzini at pmazzini@vims.edu with the subject heading “VIMS PhD position inquiry”. Send a one page letter of motivation, current CV and transcripts, no later than November, 1st, 2020.
About Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) - William & Mary:
Chartered in 1940, the Virginia Institute of Marine Science is currently among the largest marine research and education centers in the United States. VIMS has a three-part mission to conduct interdisciplinary research in coastal ocean and estuarine science, educate students and citizens, and provide advisory service to policy makers, industry, and the public. The School of Marine Science at VIMS is the graduate school in marine science for William & Mary. VIMS currently employs 52 full-time faculty members and 256 staff, and has 80 graduate students in master’s and doctoral programs. There are four academic departments at VIMS: Aquatic Health Sciences, Biological Sciences, Fisheries Science, and Physical Sciences.
Fully-funded 1-year (potentially renewable to 2 years) post-doc positions are available at the University of Padova (Italy) in the context of the ERC project “Dynamical river networks: climatic controls and biogeochemical function” (www.erc-dynet.it).
Suitable condidates should be highly motivated, and must show passion for research and willingness to learn. They might need to travel for fieldwork or conferences if necessary. The resource should have good skills in scientific writing and basic skills in coding with Matlab (or similar softwares) for data analysis. The reasearch concerns the monitoring and the modeling of river netowrk dynamics and the study of the related impications in terms stream metabolism, water quality and river outgassing. Beside the general features outlined above, the ideal canidate should be in line with one of the following profiles:
* Previous experience with fieldwork and hydrologic measurements, resourcesfulness, basic hiking skills, experience in data management; previous experience with modeling/monitroing of water quality (including - but not limited to – isotopes and nutrients) or in-stream processes (stream metabolism/outgassing) is also appreciated; the candidate will be in charge of maintaining the field site of the Rietholzbach, close to Zurich (CH). Being german speaking (basic) could be a useful plus, but is not mandatory.
* Past experience with stochastic modeling and/or mathematical modeling of hydrological processes using analytical tools or numerical codes; good mathematical and coding skills; the resource will be in charge of refining / developing analytical and/or numerical models for river network dynamics (including calibration and validation using existing field data).
The salary is approximately 30000 euro (gross) per year, but the travel expenses for fieldtrips and conferences are payed. Travel expenses might include general expenses during any fieldtrip outside Padova (i.e. the salary of the resource based in Zurich could be integrated through travel remboursement of this type). Potential candidates are invited to send their CV and a brief motivation email to gianluca.botter@dicea.unipd.it .
Funded Positions Available: Drs. Ben Abbott (BYU), Jay Zarnetske (MSU), Arial Shogren (MSU), Breck Bowden (UVM), and Jon O’Donnell (Alaska NPS) are seeking diverse and creative candidates for 3 PhD and 1 postdoc positions starting in spring or summer of 2020. Applications are requested by Monday December 2nd.
Project Background: This collaborative NSF-funded project explores what happens to the vast stores of nutrients that are being released from thawing permafrost across the Arctic. Permafrost nutrients (e.g. nitrogen and phosphorus) support plant growth but can also accelerate the production of greenhouse gases, affecting local habitat and strengthening the permafrost climate feedback. To investigate the fate of permafrost nutrients, we will use Arctic stream networks as multi-scale sensors of nutrient dynamics in rapidly changing permafrost ecosystems. Field work will take place across Arctic Alaska and will include synoptic sampling of remote river networks, hydrological measurements, and nutrient limitation experiments. Lab work will take place at BYU, MSU, and UVM, and will involve advanced biogeochemistry (optical, isotopic, and chemical analyses), spatial analysis, and ecohydrological modeling. There are abundant outreach and activism opportunities with a network of researchers, writers, performers, and outreach organizations. Students, PIs, and partners will work together to communicate the beauty of Arctic science and galvanize societal change.
To Apply: email CV and letter of interest to benabbott@byu.edu, jpz@msu.edu, or breck.bowden@uvm.edu. +
Goal: The following open position might be of interest to the Active tectonics and Paleoseismology community:
We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Assistant for a 12 month fixed term appointment working on the exciting UNAM-CONACYT-funded project on “Spatial and Temporal Variations of Upper Plate Deformation across the Guerrero portion of the Mexican Subduction Zone” at the Institute of Geography and the Tsunami and Paleoseismology Laboratory, National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), Mexico City Campus. The candidate will pursue fundamental and applied research into the assessment of both temporal and spatial vertical crustal deformation associated with both slow (interseismic) and rapid (coseismic) crustal deformation across the inner forearc region of the central Mexican subduction zone on the Guerrero sector, where the Cocos plate underthrusts the North American plate. The candidate will be responsible for the development and execution of laboratory and field research, conduct studies to develop a model of long-term deformation, coseismic deformation and earthquake/tsunami chronology, and write reports and papers.
A strong background on earthquake geology, tsunami deposits, tectonic, tectonic and coastal geomorphology, field surveying, geochronology analytical techniques, GIS and modeling skills is preferable, as is considerable laboratory and field experience. Requirements include a recent, no more than 5 years, Ph.D. in active tectonics and geomorphology, earth-planetary sciences or related fields, and a short research proposal. Some knowledge of Spanish is desirable but not mandatory.
Posdoctoral researcher will work in a team lead by Dr. Maria Teresa Ramírez-H.
The position is available from September 2021 for a one-year term (2nd year option).
This is an open context, commensurate with qualifications and experience, based on National Autonomous University of Mexico requirements.
Requirements:
# A recent PhD, no more than 5 years since graduation
# At least two published papers in SCI journals
# A complete curriculum vitae
# A research proposal
# Names and addresses (including e-mail) of two references
Documents should be sent to the PI by: February 1, 2021
Application deadline: February 8, 2021
Start date: September 1st, 2021
Posdoctoral salary, commensurate with qualifications and experience, is based on National Autonomous University of Mexico standards.
* 12 months postdoctoral salary (with possibility of renewal for another year, based on performance).
* Health insurance
Note: Travel costs are not included.
To discuss this role informally, please contact Research Advisor: Dr Maria-Teresa Ramirez-Herrera, tramirez@igg.unam.mx
Graduate PhD positions are available for Fall 2020 admission in Li Reactive Water Group in the Dept. Civil & Environmental Engineering at the Pennsylvania State University, University Park. We are looking for motivated students who are interested in understanding temporal and spatial patterns of water quality and quantity in systems as small as catchments to as large as largest river basins and global scale. In particular, we ask questions about how climate change and human activities (e.g., urbanization, and agriculture) influence surface and groundwater resources and quality. We are interested the temporal and spatial dynamics of carbon, nutrients, and contaminants such as metals, how they are produced and exported out of terrestrial systems, and how they alter water resources and quality. We use a suite of research tools, including lab-based experiments, field study within teams, and process-based modeling tools. All projects are in collaborative settings with multiple PIs at and / or beyond Penn State. Our field sites include, for example, Coal Creek, Colorado; Sleepers River, Vermont; Konza Long-Term Ecological Research (LTER), Kansas; and a few pristine and agriculture sites in Pennsylvania within the Susquehanna Shale Hills Critical Zone Observatory. Although students will be stationed at Penn State, there will be plenty of opportunities to interact with collaborative PIs including Pamela Sullivan (Oregon State Univ.), Julia Perdrial (Univ. Vermont), Crystal Gene-Hua Ng (Univ. Minnesota), and Susan Brantley (Penn State). Students are also encouraged to travel to field sites and work with collaborators in US and Europe.
Students with background in hydrology (water resources), geosciences (e.g., biogeochemistry, geochemistry, geography), engineering (e.g., civil and environmental engineering, chemical engineering, agricultural and biological engineering, applied math) are welcomed to apply. Computational and / or GIS and / or statistics skills are valued but not required.
The current deadline for application is Jan. 4th, 2020. Interested students are encouraged to contact Dr. Li at lili 'at' engr.psu.edu before the application deadline with information on research experiences and interests, motivations to pursue a graduate degree, and career aspirations. Please include a current CV and unofficial academic transcripts. More information about the Li Reactive Water lab (http://LiReactiveWater.com) can be found on the website (http://mzimmer.weebly.com/).
Greetings All,
We are hiring for a Postdoctoral Fellow I here at UCAR, located in Boulder, Colorado. As a Post doctoral Fellow I - you will conduct research on improving the WRF-Hydro hydrological modeling system and extending capabilities into water temperature and water quality prediction. You will evaluate land surface and hydrological model performance across the U.S., support the planning, design, and implementation of new water temperature and water tracer modules within WRF-Hydro, and conduct and evaluate model experiments in terms of the integrated performance of water volume, source/age, and temperature prediction. The qualifications are 1. Ph.D with specialization in hydrologic sciences, including expertise in hydrologic and water temperature or water quality modeling, 2. Demonstrated abilities working with and developing water temperature or tracer models; capabilities working with other water quality modeling, and land surfacing experience. Please click here to apply: https://bit.ly/2ZBki94 +
Greetings,
Professor Valeriy Ivanov with the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Michigan is looking for a postdoc to work on a new project related to the development of modeling tools for stormwater management issues in an urbanized watershed system.
Research independence, strong written and oral and communication skills, and ability to work with a diverse team of collaborators are needed. Technical skill required is experience with physical hydrologic/fluid dynamics modeling; familiarity with climate projections and/or remote sensing datasets, model calibration, uncertainty quantification, and high-performance computing is desirable.
The ideal start date would be December 2020 – January 2021. The appointment is for one year with a possibility of extension, contingent on performance and fund availability. Remote work option is available.
Please contact Prof. Valeriy Ivanov, ivanov@umich.edu.
Kind regards,
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Greetings,
We are hiring for an Associate Scientist I/II - Hydrologic Modeling and Analysis here at NCAR, located in Boulder, Colorado. As an Associate Scientist I/II in our Hydrometeorology Applications Program - you will work with RAL scientists to study hydrologic model applications in water forecasting and water resource management. Work will include running model simulations, analyzing / managing / visualizing data. The new hire will have the opportunity to work on the NCAR supercomputer, engage with scientists and stakeholders, and work as part of a supportive and enthusiastic team. In addition, the position will include collaboration with researchers at universities, local and national agencies, and potential international collaborations. Model development, including source code testing and improvements, may also be involved. Please click here to to review the responsibilities/requirements of this position and to apply if interested in joining our team https://bit.ly/3pXpsrc Aiming to start at the end of January 2021.
Best regards,<br>
Molly
Molly J. McAllister<br>
Associate Scientist III<br>
National Center for Atmospheric Research<br> +
