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'''Job alert: Postdoc in Population Response to Global Flooding'''
Working with Professor Phil Ashworth, together with the EvoFlood (evoflood.co.uk) team, and in particular Professor Stephen Darby (Southampton) and Professor Andy Tatem (Director of WorldPop, Southampton), you will advance the science of predicting global flood hazard and risk.
In particular, you will integrate global population datasets, Global Flood Modelling (GFM) predictions and satellite imagery of flooded regions to quantify impacted populations from documented and simulated floods, population displacement from floods in cross-nation catchments, flood hazard and exposure of at-risk populations and assets, and future mobility in response to climate and environmental change. You will liaise with 10 other UK universities in the EvoFlood consortium, other RFs working on related work packages and an international group of end-users and community partners.
The role is based in the vibrant School of Applied Sciences and is part of the £3.6m NERC-funded, 5-year, EvoFlood project. The project offers excellent support for conference attendance and team integrative events.
Job details: https://jobs.brighton.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=AP4040-24-144
Further info: email Phil Ashworth, p.ashworth@brighton.ac.uk, @RioParana +
'''Job description'''<br>
KU Leuven is looking for an enthusiastic postdoctoral researcher with experience in (i) land and/or atmospheric modeling and (ii) satellite-based earth observations (EO). You will participate in a cutting-edge and international research project “METEORI” (funded by Belspo) to improve our understanding of the effect of irrigation on land-atmosphere coupling, and you will assimilate EO data to enhance the representation of irrigation in Earth system modeling. You will be part of the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Division Soil and Water Management, Research Group “Land Surface Remote Sensing, Modeling and Data Assimilation”. Research stays at FZ Jülich (Germany) are possible. Your direct supervisors will be prof. Gabriëlle De Lannoy (KU Leuven), drs. Zdenko Heyvaert (KU Leuven/ECMWF), and prof. Stefan Kollet (FZ Jülich).
The impact of irrigation on the atmosphere has mostly been studied using models. However, EO data offer the possibility to identify areas with irrigation and improve our estimates of the land surface. The land surface interacts with the lower atmosphere through land-atmosphere coupling. METEORI will for the first time apply multi-sensor, multi-frequency, and multivariate data assimilation over agricultural areas to leverage EO in a coupled land-atmosphere model. More specifically, the irrigated land will a priori be classified using EO data. Over these areas, microwave-based retrievals of soil moisture, optical-based retrievals of vegetation and infrared-based retrievals of soil temperature will be assimilated into the Noah-MP model embedded within the NASA Land Information System (LIS). The successful candidate will extend the LIS software to facilitate the assimilation of satellite products that have not yet been implemented. Following an ‘offline’ (land surface only) evaluation, Noah-MP will be used together with the Weather Research & Forecasting (WRF) atmospheric model within the NASA Unified WRF (NU-WRF) to perform ‘online’ (land surface and atmosphere) simulations. The inclusion of EO data into the coupled land-atmosphere simulations will alter the coupling strength compared to model-only simulations. This coupling strength will be quantified using novel methods that involve machine learning or deep learning. METEORI will improve both the understanding of land-atmosphere coupling and the skill of local and regional meteorological forecasts, both directly over agricultural areas and downstream.
The postdoc is expected to work in a broad international context, and collaborate with PhD and MSc students.
Our team: http://ees.kuleuven.be/bwb/index.html
'''Responsibilities'''<br>
* Perform and disseminate high quality research related to land-atmosphere modeling, remote sensing of irrigation, data assimilation and land-atmosphere coupling
* Update existing modules in LIS (Fortran code) for multivariate data assimilation over irrigated areas
* Supervise PhD and/or master thesis students
* Lead the METEORI project and collaborate with partners
'''Profile'''<br>
* PhD degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, Bioscience Engineering, Hydrology, Meteorology, Remotely Sensed Earth Observation, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Sciences, or equivalent
* Experience in land surface and/or atmosphere processes, remote sensing and modeling
* Experience in statistics, including some notions on data assimilation
* Experience with data-processing software such as Python, Matlab, IDL, GrADS, R, or other
* Experience with programming and scientific computing in a language such as Fortran or C
* Experience with high-performance computing in a Linux environment
* Excellent motivation and grades
* Creative, critical, analytical and innovative mindset
* Ability to work independently and lead a small research group
* Excellent written and oral communication skills in English, proven in publications
* Experience with working with Git/Github is an advantage
'''Offer'''<br>
* 2-year position with a competitive salary, support in career development, with the possibility for an extension with good performance
* Multi-disciplinary and international professional environment
* Leuven is a charming historical university town, located in the heart of Western Europe
'''Interested?'''<br>
Only scientists matching the above profile should apply. Please submit your resume, along with a motivation letter and two names for references via the online application tool. The start date is foreseen in January 2025, but can be negotiated. For more information, please contact drs. Zdenko Heyvaert or prof. dr. ir. Gabrielle De Lannoy, tel.: +32 16 37 67 13, e-mail: zdenko.heyvaert@kuleuven.be, gabrielle.delannoy@kuleuven.be.
Apply for this job no later than 1 December 2024 via the online application tool at the bottom of this webpage:
https://www.kuleuven.be/personeel/jobsite/jobs/60397565?lang
Prof. dr. ir. Gabriëlle J. M. De Lannoy<br>
KULeuven, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences<br>
Division Soil and Water Management<br>
Celestijnenlaan 200 E - box 2411<br>
B-3001 Heverlee<br>
Belgium<br>
Rm 02.225<br>
http://www.kuleuven.be/wieiswie/en/person/00102378
'''Job description'''<br>
Climate change will increase the frequency and severity of flood and droughts in river systems. Socio-economic trends such as urbanisation and increasing food demand put more pressure on the water system. Governments and households react to these systemic shocks and changes by, for example, building dikes to reduce flood risk and to construct of reservoirs and groundwater wells to cope with droughts and maximise crop production. However, it is not always clear where and what measures should be taken to maximise their effect and each adaptation measure also influences the hydrological and agricultural system. For example, some adaptation measures to anticipate to droughts (e.g. reservoirs) can support flood management by storing water during heavy rainfall. However, inadequate management of reservoirs can exacerbate floods downstream.
This research will focus on studying these human-natural feedbacks under a multi risk approach and by considering adaptation dynamics of water managers under both floods and droughts. This is done with a novel large-scale coupled hydrological and agent-based model. This model not only allows to simulate impacts of changes in the hydrological system on societies, but also to assess how society can reduce these impacts by implementing adaptation measures to reduce the impacts from floods and droughts. Several studies have examined the interplay between the behaviour of individuals and the environment using agent-based models, but only at the small scale. In contrast, the model applied here, can be used to study up- and downstream interlinkages in large river basins.
To this extent, you will further develop a large-scale hydrological model (CWatM) coupled to an agent-based model (ABM). The ABM simulates the behaviour of farmers, households, reservoir operators and governments and how they behave over time in response to the impacts/risk of floods and droughts. You will also investigate the effects of consecutive dry and wet events, the dependencies between them, and which measures reduce the impacts these multi risk events. To this extent, you will implement the coupled model for selected river basins in Europe and India by parameterising both the human dynamics (based on e.g. surveys) and natural processes. Furthermore, you will assess how future climate will affect the availability of water, agricultural production, flood and drought risk, and how individual or collective action can improve the environment.
The PhD project will be jointly executed with GfZ in Germany and IIASA and you will visit these institutes during your research. You will also connect to societal organisations (FAO, water managers, etc.) to derive more information to parameterise the models and on possible measures. The final PhD Thesis will be composed of four peer-reviewed scientific papers describing the model and simulation results.
See more at: https://workingat.vu.nl/ad/phd-geb-model/plbpmp
'''Job description'''<br>
From freshwater to energy and raw materials, our entire society is built on resources from the subsurface whose distribution depends on how fluids circulate underground. To better manage those resources, we need to better predict fluid flow in the subsurface, and to better predict fluid flow, we need to better predict the physical properties of the rocks and sediments that steer it. Unfortunately, the sparsity and poor quality of subsurface data means that we only have a rough overview of what lies below the ground, while subsurface properties can change drastically even over short distances.
In this project you will aim at developing an approach that captures the wide range of processes that shape fluvial deposits to simulate 3D models of sediment proportions at decameter resolution and over geological timescales. A large part of your work will consist in implementing models of fluvial processes and exploring the impact of those processes and their interaction on the distribution of sediments in the subsurface.
You will be part of the Applied Geology section in the department of Geoscience & Engineering (https://www.tudelft.nl/en/ceg/about-faculty/departments/geoscience-engineering). Dr. Guillaume Rongier will be your direct mentor, and you will work in collaboration with other members of the section and with CSIRO. You will steer the development of the project depending on your own interests and you will interact with the experts from the different faculties at TU Delft to foster applications of the approach, which can involve a large variety of fields going from geology, reservoir engineering, or geophysics to high-performance computing, geostatistics, or deep learning.
'''Requirements'''<br>
To be considered for the position you will have:
* A Master’s degree in a relevant field, i.e., Geoscience, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science.
* Demonstrated interest for interdisciplinary approaches and collaborative research across multiple disciplines.
* Demonstrated knowledge of a high-level programming language (preferably Python or Julia).
* Demonstrated ability in written and spoken English.
It would be a strong plus for you to have:
* A background in computational geoscience.
* Demonstrated knowledge of a low-level programming language (e.g., C, C++, Fortran).
* Experience in software development.
'''Conditions of employment'''<br>
TU Delft offers PhD-candidates a 4-year contract, with an official go/no go progress assessment after one year. Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, increasing from € 2434 per month in the first year to € 3111 in the fourth year. As a PhD candidate you will be enrolled in the TU Delft Graduate School. The TU Delft Graduate School provides an inspiring research environment with an excellent team of supervisors, academic staff and a mentor. The Doctoral Education Programme is aimed at developing your transferable, discipline-related and research skills.
The TU Delft offers a customisable compensation package, discounts on health insurance and sport memberships, and a monthly work costs contribution. Flexible work schedules can be arranged. For international applicants we offer the Coming to Delft Service and Partner Career Advice to assist you with your relocation.
'''TU Delft (Delft University of Technology)'''<br>
Delft University of Technology is built on strong foundations. As creators of the world-famous Dutch waterworks and pioneers in biotech, TU Delft is a top international university combining science, engineering and design. It delivers world class results in education, research and innovation to address challenges in the areas of energy, climate, mobility, health and digital society. For generations, our engineers have proven to be entrepreneurial problem-solvers, both in business and in a social context. At TU Delft we embrace diversity and aim to be as inclusive as possible (see our Code of Conduct: https://www.tudelft.nl/en/about-tu-delft/strategy/integrity-policy/tu-delft-code-of-conduct/). Together, we imagine, invent and create solutions using technology to have a positive impact on a global scale.
Challenge. Change. Impact!
'''Faculty Civil Engineering & Geosciences'''<br>
The Faculty of Civil Engineering & Geosciences (CEG) is committed to outstanding international research and education in the field of civil engineering, applied earth sciences, traffic and transport, water technology, and delta technology. Our research feeds into our educational programmes and covers societal challenges such as climate change, energy transition, resource depletion, urbanisation and the availability of clean water, conducted in close cooperation with a wide range of research institutions. CEG is convinced that Open Science helps to achieve our goals and supports its scientists in integrating Open Science in their research practice. The Faculty of CEG comprises 28 research groups in the following seven departments: Materials Mechanics Management & Design, Engineering Structures, Geoscience and Engineering, Geoscience and Remote Sensing, Transport & Planning, Hydraulic Engineering and Water Management.
Click here (https://www.tudelft.nl/en/ceg/) to go to the website of the Faculty of Civil Engineering & Geosciences.
'''Additional information'''<br>
For more information about this vacancy, please contact Dr. Guillaume Rongier (g.rongier@tudelft.nl).
'''Application procedure'''<br>
Are you interested in this vacancy? Please apply before 31 January 2022 via the application button and upload:
* A motivation letter (500 words at most) outlining your interest in pursuing a PhD and your interest for this particular project.
* A curriculum vitae including, if possible, a link to your MSc thesis.
* A list of courses and grades of the MSc curriculum you follow(ed).
* Contact information for two referees we can call for feedback (no letter needed at this stage).
Our goal is to help the next generation of scientists thrive in a safe and inclusive environment. Fostering a community representative of our society in our department and in the geosciences is essential to tackle the world's most critical problems, and we encourage women, persons with disabilities, and underrepresented minorities to apply.
* You can apply online. We will not process applications sent by email and/or post.
* A pre-Employment screening can be part of the selection procedure.
* Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.
'''Job description'''<br>
Future sea level rise, extreme flood events, and urbanization pressure will increase coastal flood risk. Without costly flood protection measures in many regions, millions of coastal residents will be forced to move to safer locations. Plus, cliffs and sandy beaches will erode due to sea level rise, which decreases the living area for coastal residents. It will also increase the salinity of inland fresh water at the coast, lowering drinking water quality and crop production. In this way, future coastal erosion and salt intrusion will affect socio-economic conditions of coastal communities and increase migration flows.
This PhD project is part of the COASTMOVE programme. You study the adaptation behaviour of global coastal residents and other agents, such as governments. You also look at their responses to sea level rise, how they interact, and study the related impacts we mentioned. For this, we are developing a global agent-based model (ABM). This model simulates how sea level rise and related environmental degradation affects the conditions of coastal inhabitants, and if they adapt or move to safer locations.
The focus of this project is on the effects of environmental factors related to sea-level rise: coastal flooding, erosion, salt intrusion. But also on other socio-economic and demographic drivers which play an important role in migration processes. In your research, you integrate data on all these drivers (physical and socio-economic) and quantify how they affect migration behaviour between 2020 and 2100.
In your research, you will first upscale our newly developed ABM recently developed for two countries (France and the U.S) using global data and data from surveys in different countries. Next, you will extend this model with two new modules on coastal erosion and saltwater intrusion. For this, you work closely with Deltares and other organisations to derive (future) projections of erosion and saltwater intrusion. You work in a team with four other PhDs with different backgrounds, who all work on the same model and data.
See more at: https://workingat.vu.nl/ad/phd-coastmove-erosion-salt/1ryxzz
'''Job description'''<br>
In the NWO Perspective Programme Future FRM Tech (Future Flood Risk Management Technologies for rivers and coasts) four Dutch universities are collaborating with two foreign universities, two knowledge institutes, 15 companies and 9 societal partners to develop flood resilient landscapes for rivers and estuaries as well as technical solutions for water barriers. Within this programme, we have a job opening for an enthusiastic PhD candidate to work on improving pluvial flood early warning and real-time flood extent mapping. The floods of July 2021 in the Heuvelland of Limburg (and in the neighbouring regions of Belgium and Germany) are seen by many stakeholders and citizens as an unprecedented event. The insured damage estimations amount to more than 200 million euros and still today several residents have not been able to return to their homes. Reflecting back on the event with water managers from the Waterboard Limburg, it appeared to be particularly difficult to “nowcast” the flood extent during the event. In this PhD project you will contribute towards improving real-time flood warning and mapping during extreme rainfall and discharge events, based on recent advances in rainfall nowcasting and numerical weather prediction, radar and satellite technology, as well as hydrologic and hydraulic modelling. The knowledge resulting from your research is expected to improve flood early warning and crisis management as well as to reduce damage, not only in the Netherlands but also in other regions of the world prone to pluvial flooding.
'''Requirements'''<br>
Our preferred candidate has:
* A completed MSc in hydrology, atmospheric sciences, (environmental) physics, (civil) engineering or related field;
* Affinity with the application of remote sensing and numerical models in the field of hydrology, hydraulic engineering and water management.
* Strong quantitative and communication skills (written and oral) are a prerequisite,
* A motivation to work with (BSc and MSc) students.
Doing a PhD at TU Delft requires English proficiency at a certain level to ensure that the candidate is able to communicate and interact well, participate in English-taught Doctoral Education courses, and write scientific articles and a final thesis.
'''Conditions of employment'''<br>
Doctoral candidates will be offered a 4-year period of employment in principle, but in the form of 2 employment contracts. An initial 1,5 year contract with an official go/no go progress assessment within 15 months. Followed by an additional contract for the remaining 2,5 years assuming everything goes well and performance requirements are met.
Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, increasing from € 2541 per month in the first year to € 3247 in the fourth year. As a PhD candidate you will be enrolled in the TU Delft Graduate School. The TU Delft Graduate School provides an inspiring research environment with an excellent team of supervisors, academic staff and a mentor. The Doctoral Education Programme is aimed at developing your transferable, discipline-related and research skills.
The TU Delft offers a customisable compensation package, discounts on health insurance and sport memberships, and a monthly work costs contribution. Flexible work schedules can be arranged. For international applicants we offer the Coming to Delft Service and Partner Career Advice (https://www.tudelft.nl/over-tu-delft/werken-bij-tu-delft/nederland-tu-delft/support-for-international-employees) to assist you with your relocation.
'''TU Delft (Delft University of Technology)'''<br>
Delft University of Technology is built on strong foundations. As creators of the world-famous Dutch waterworks and pioneers in biotech, TU Delft is a top international university combining science, engineering and design. It delivers world class results in education, research and innovation to address challenges in the areas of energy, climate, mobility, health and digital society. For generations, our engineers have proven to be entrepreneurial problem-solvers, both in business and in a social context.
At TU Delft we embrace diversity as one of our core values (https://www.tudelft.nl/en/about-tu-delft/strategy/integrity-policy/tu-delft-code-of-conduct/) and we actively engage (https://www.tudelft.nl/en/about-tu-delft/strategy/diversity-inclusion) to be a university where you feel at home and can flourish. We value different perspectives and qualities. We believe this makes our work more innovative, the TU Delft community more vibrant and the world more just. Together, we imagine, invent and create solutions using technology to have a positive impact on a global scale. That is why we invite you to apply. Your application will receive fair consideration.
Challenge. Change. Impact!
'''Faculty Civil Engineering & Geosciences'''<br>
The Faculty of Civil Engineering & Geosciences (CEG) is committed to outstanding international research and education in the field of civil engineering, applied earth sciences, traffic and transport, water technology, and delta technology. Our research feeds into our educational programmes and covers societal challenges such as climate change, energy transition, resource availability, urbanisation and clean water. Our research projects are conducted in close cooperation with a wide range of research institutions. CEG is convinced of the importance of open science and supports its scientists in integrating open science in their research practice. The Faculty of CEG comprises 28 research groups in the following seven departments: Materials Mechanics Management & Design, Engineering Structures, Geoscience and Engineering, Geoscience and Remote Sensing, Transport & Planning, Hydraulic Engineering and Water Management.
Click here (https://www.tudelft.nl/en/ceg/) to go to the website of the Faculty of Civil Engineering & Geosciences.
'''Additional information'''<br>
For more information about this vacancy, please contact Prof. Remko Uijlenhoet, e-mail: R.Uijlenhoet@tudelft.nl.
'''Application procedure'''<br>
Are you interested in this vacancy? Please apply before 14 April 2023 via the application button (which can be found here: https://www.tudelft.nl/over-tu-delft/werken-bij-tu-delft/vacatures/details/?nPostingId=3983&nPostingTargetId=11140&id=QEZFK026203F3VBQBLO6G68W9&LG=UK&mask=external) and upload your motivation and CV.
You can apply online. We will not process applications sent by email and/or post.
A pre-Employment screening can be part of the selection procedure.
Please do not contact us for unsolicited services.
'''Job description'''<br>
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) is hiring a Post-Doctoral Associate through ESSIC/UMD to develop research on high-resolution flood modeling using NASA tools and datasets. As part of the NASA-Rio partnership and in coordination with the Fundação Geo-Rio team within the mayor’s office in Rio, we have developed a plan to advance flood modeling capabilities at the city scale. The city of Rio will provide critical in situ data that will be used together with NASA satellite data to parameterize and test multiple hydrological and hydrodynamic models to look at flooding within the NASA’s Land Information System (LIS), developed at GSFC. The outcome of this effort will be to implement the flood modeling system at Fundação Geo-Rioas well as outline the potential for this modeling capability in other cities. The successful candidate will work at NASA GSFC work with Drs. Getirana and Kirschbaum. This is a one-year project renewable for another one.
'''Responsibilities of your role: '''<br>
* Contributing to the development of an urban flood monitoring and forecast system for Rio de Janeiro city;
* Actively work with local partners in order to define specific needs and requirements for the customization of the system;
* Conducting thorough processing of large satellite and ground-based databases, such as iMERGE and CHIRPS precipitation datasets, GDAS and MERRA-2 meteorological forcings, global digital elevation models, LiDAR-based topography, ground-based precipitation, streamflow and flood measurements;
* Implement and customize LIS for the Rio de Janeiro domain and test multiple combinations of hydrological models and meteorological forcings;
* Hydrological modeling evaluation and benchmarking using available in situ and satellite data;
* Publish and communicate innovative results from your research.
'''Qualifications / Experience:'''<br>
* Ph.D. or M.S. in hydrology, remote sensing, or related field;
* Deep knowledge in hydrology;
* Background and experience with hydrological and hydrodynamic models, and flood modeling;
* Strong computer skills, preferably in Linux;
* Experience with programming and data analysis in Fortran (preferred), Python, or Matlab;
* Strong background in physics, mathematics, and statistics;
* Demonstrated capacity to perform independent research;
* Publication record in peer-reviewed journals;
* Exceptionally well-organized, with the ability to go as deep as needed in any project to identify and resolve problems;
* Adaptability to new ideas;
* Familiarity with NASA tools, such as LIS;
* Fluency in Portuguese is a plus.
'''To Apply:'''<br>
Interested candidates should send a CV with a list of at least 3 professional references and a cover letter explaining how your qualifications meet the posted requirements to augusto.getirana@nasa.gov.
'''Job description'''<br>
The 4TU programme HEat Robustness In relation To AGEing cities (HERITAGE) will develop a high-tech sensing and modelling system aiming at the detection, reduction and prevention of heat-stress associated with the ageing of the Dutch built environment. The researchers in this programme will follow a multi-disciplinary research ecosystem approach involving earth observation, urban hydro-meteorology and climatology, urban design and sustainable infrastructural energy systems. The collection of observations, developed models, results and related datasets are brought together in urban climate and 3D city models, which act as knowledge connectors between scientists and provide coherent, integrated, spatial and temporal high-quality solution information. The solutions will be developed and tested in our living labs: the cities of 4TU (Delft, Eindhoven, Enschede & Wageningen) as well as in Rotterdam and Amsterdam, where the HERITAGE team operates long-lasting observational networks.
We are looking for an enthusiastic Postdoc to lead the hydro-meteorological work package in this research programme. In particular, you are expected to advance our understanding of the role of precipitation in determining the heat budget of inner cities. Rainfall provides water for evaporative cooling from buildings, streets, vegetation and open water surfaces, but also affects the city's heat budget through cloud-, humidity- and albedo effects. By combining in situ and remotely sensed measurements of precipitation, evaporation, sensible heat, surface and groundwater storage as well as the moisture content of the urban fabric (incl. building facades and rooftops), the direct and indirect contributions of rainfall to the heat budgets of buildings, streets, neighbourhoods and cities will be elucidated. This is highly relevant given projected changing rainfall patterns and anticipated effects of counteracting measures such as green roofs.
You will join the vibrant Water Management department at TU Delft. The Water Resources section within this department focuses on drought, precipitation, floods and how water behaves in the atmosphere and beneath or on the Earth's surface.
'''Requirements'''<br>
The candidate we are looking for has:
* A completed PhD in hydrology, atmospheric sciences, (environmental) physics, (civil) engineering or related field.
* Affinity with experimental (field) research as well as with the application of remote sensing in the field of hydro(meteoro)logy and water management.
* Strong quantitative (programming), experimental (design) and communication skills (written and oral) are a prerequisite.
* Affinity with teaching and working with (BSc and MSc) students.
'''Conditions of employment'''<br>
Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities. The TU Delft offers a customisable compensation package, a discount on health insurance and sport memberships, and a monthly work costs contribution. Flexible work schedules can be arranged.
For international applicants we offer the Coming to Delft Service and Partner Career Advice (https://www.tudelft.nl/over-tu-delft/werken-bij-tu-delft/nederland-tu-delft/support-for-international-employees) to assist you with your relocation. An International Children's Centre offers childcare and there is an international primary school.
'''TU Delft (Delft University of Technology)'''<br>
Delft University of Technology is built on strong foundations. As creators of the world-famous Dutch waterworks and pioneers in biotech, TU Delft is a top international university combining science, engineering and design. It delivers world class results in education, research and innovation to address challenges in the areas of energy, climate, mobility, health and digital society. For generations, our engineers have proven to be entrepreneurial problem-solvers, both in business and in a social context.
At TU Delft we embrace diversity as one of our core values (https://www.tudelft.nl/en/about-tu-delft/strategy/integrity-policy/tu-delft-code-of-conduct/) and we actively engage (https://www.tudelft.nl/en/about-tu-delft/strategy/diversity-inclusion) to be a university where you feel at home and can flourish. We value different perspectives and qualities. We believe this makes our work more innovative, the TU Delft community more vibrant and the world more just. Together, we imagine, invent and create solutions using technology to have a positive impact on a global scale. That is why we invite you to apply. Your application will receive fair consideration.
Challenge. Change. Impact!
'''Faculty Civil Engineering and Geosciences'''<br>
The Faculty of Civil Engineering & Geosciences (CEG) is committed to outstanding international research and education in the field of civil engineering, applied earth sciences, traffic and transport, water technology, and delta technology. Our research feeds into our educational programmes and covers societal challenges such as climate change, energy transition, resource depletion, urbanisation and the availability of clean water, conducted in close cooperation with a wide range of research institutions. CEG is convinced that Open Science helps to achieve our goals and supports its scientists in integrating Open Science in their research practice. The Faculty of CEG comprises 28 research groups in the following seven departments: Materials Mechanics Management & Design, Engineering Structures, Geoscience and Engineering, Geoscience and Remote Sensing, Transport & Planning, Hydraulic Engineering and Water Management.
Click here (https://www.tudelft.nl/en/ceg/) to go to the website of the Faculty of Civil Engineering & Geosciences.
'''Additional information'''<br>
For more information about this vacancy, please contact Prof. Remko Uijlenhoet, e-mail: R.Uijlenhoet@tudelft.nl.
'''Application procedure'''<br>
Are you interested in this vacancy? Please apply before 28 February 2023 via the application button (on this website: https://www.tudelft.nl/over-tu-delft/werken-bij-tu-delft/vacatures/details/?nPostingId=3762&nPostingTargetId=10458&id=QEZFK026203F3VBQBLO6G68W9&LG=UK&mask=external) and upload your motivation and CV.
* You can apply online. We will not process applications sent by email and/or post.
* A pre-Employment screening can be part of the selection procedure.
* Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.
'''Job description'''<br>
The Dutch Research Council (NWO) funded project 5G+-Weather aims to find new ways to use the ever-increasing number of millimeter-wave connections to do high-resolution weather monitoring. There are two 4-year fully-funded PhD positions within this project, one at TU Delft and another at TU/e. The 5G+-Weather project consortium consists of leading R&D laboratories from universities, companies, and institutes located in The Netherlands.
High-resolution information on the space-time variability of rainfall is indispensable for human endeavors such as weather prediction, water management, agriculture and traffic control. However, in many areas around the world this is not available. The urgent need for rainfall information is only expected to increase during the coming decades in view of global change, with its projected growth of the world’s population and increased occurrence and intensity of hydro-meteorological extremes. The 5th generation (5G) telecommunication system being rolled out globally could provide exactly this, making use of electromagnetics concepts and effects that one usually aims to minimize in communication systems.
As the successful applicant for the PhD position at TU Delft you will focus on testing the potential for “opportunistic” weather monitoring under real-life (i.e. outdoor) conditions. One or more 5G mm-wave radio links will be established between buildings on one of the university campuses. These will be complemented by a weather station and dedicated rainfall sensors, notably tipping bucket rain gauges, optical disdrometers and 24 GHz micro rain radars. This will allow a characterization of the fine-scale structure of the rainy medium through which the 5G mm-wave radio signals will be propagating.
Combined with radio wave scattering and absorption calculations this will support the set-up of a forward numerical simulation model to study the effects of rainfall parameters on the physical quantities of mm-wave propagation under ideal conditions. Subsequently, measured 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) parameters will be correlated with relevant rainfall parameters to study the same effects, but now under realistic conditions. Simulated and empirical relations between rainfall parameters and 5G RAN parameters will be compared to establish the potential of 5G mm-wave radio links as “opportunistic” weather sensors.
'''Requirements'''<br>
Need to have:
* A completed MSc in hydrology, atmospheric sciences, remote sensing, (environmental) physics, civil engineering, electrical engineering or related field
* Affinity with the application of remote sensing and numerical models in the field of weather and water.
Nice to have:
* Strong quantitative and communication skills (written and oral).
* Motivation to work with (BSc and MSc) students.
Doing a PhD at TU Delft requires English proficiency at a certain level to ensure that the candidate is able to communicate and interact well, participate in English-taught Doctoral Education courses, and write scientific articles and a final thesis. For more details please check the Graduate Schools Admission Requirements.
'''Conditions of employment'''<br>
Doctoral candidates will be offered a 4-year period of employment in principle, but in the form of 2 employment contracts. An initial 1,5 year contract with an official go/no go progress assessment within 15 months. Followed by an additional contract for the remaining 2,5 years assuming everything goes well and performance requirements are met.
Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, increasing from € 2541 per month in the first year to € 3247 in the fourth year. As a PhD candidate you will be enrolled in the TU Delft Graduate School. The TU Delft Graduate School provides an inspiring research environment with an excellent team of supervisors, academic staff and a mentor. The Doctoral Education Programme is aimed at developing your transferable, discipline-related and research skills.
The TU Delft offers a customisable compensation package, discounts on health insurance and sport memberships, and a monthly work costs contribution. Flexible work schedules can be arranged.
For international applicants, TU Delft has the Coming to Delft Service (https://www.tudelft.nl/en/about-tu-delft/working-at-tu-delft/coming-to-the-netherlands-tu-delft/support-for-international-employees). This service provides information for new international employees to help you prepare the relocation and to settle in the Netherlands. The Coming to Delft Service offers a Dual Career Programme (https://www.tudelft.nl/en/about-tu-delft/working-at-tu-delft/coming-to-the-netherlands-tu-delft/support-for-international-employees/at-tu-delft/dual-career-programme) for partners and they organise events to expand your (social) network.
'''TU Delft (Delft University of Technology)'''<br>
Delft University of Technology is built on strong foundations. As creators of the world-famous Dutch waterworks and pioneers in biotech, TU Delft is a top international university combining science, engineering and design. It delivers world class results in education, research and innovation to address challenges in the areas of energy, climate, mobility, health and digital society. For generations, our engineers have proven to be entrepreneurial problem-solvers, both in business and in a social context.
At TU Delft we embrace diversity as one of our core values (https://www.tudelft.nl/en/about-tu-delft/strategy/integrity-policy/tu-delft-code-of-conduct/) and we actively engage (https://www.tudelft.nl/en/about-tu-delft/strategy/diversity-inclusion) to be a university where you feel at home and can flourish. We value different perspectives and qualities. We believe this makes our work more innovative, the TU Delft community more vibrant and the world more just. Together, we imagine, invent and create solutions using technology to have a positive impact on a global scale. That is why we invite you to apply. Your application will receive fair consideration.
'''Challenge. Change. Impact!'''
'''Faculty Civil Engineering & Geosciences'''<br>
The Faculty of Civil Engineering & Geosciences (CEG) is committed to outstanding international research and education in the field of civil engineering, applied earth sciences, traffic and transport, water technology, and delta technology. Our research feeds into our educational programmes and covers societal challenges such as climate change, energy transition, resource availability, urbanisation and clean water. Our research projects are conducted in close cooperation with a wide range of research institutions. CEG is convinced of the importance of open science and supports its scientists in integrating open science in their research practice. The Faculty of CEG comprises 28 research groups in the following seven departments: Materials Mechanics Management & Design, Engineering Structures, Geoscience and Engineering, Geoscience and Remote Sensing, Transport & Planning, Hydraulic Engineering and Water Management.
Click here (https://www.tudelft.nl/en/ceg/) to go to the website of the Faculty of Civil Engineering & Geosciences.
'''Additional information'''<br>
For more information about this vacancy, please contact Prof. Remko Uijlenhoet, e-mail: R.Uijlenhoet@tudelft.nl.
'''Application procedure'''<br>
Are you interested in this vacancy? Please apply before 15 June 2023 via the application button and upload your motivation and CV (https://www.tudelft.nl/over-tu-delft/werken-bij-tu-delft/vacatures/details?jobId=12224&jobTitle=PhD%20Position%20Opportunistic%20Weather%20Monitoring%20Using%205G%20Mm-Wave%20Radio%20Links).
* You can apply online. We will not process applications sent by email and/or post.
* A pre-Employment screening can be part of the selection procedure.
* Please do not contact us for unsolicited services.
'''Job description'''<br>
We are looking for an enthusiastic PhD candidate interested in climate change and natural hazards in mountains. You will be working on a project that aims to assess the impact of climate change on debris flow and flood risk in high mountain Asia. The project aim is to investigate triggering mechanisms of debris flows and floods, assess climate change impacts on the frequency and magnitude and perform a risk analysis of cascading hazards at river basin scale. In this inter-disciplinary project you will combine novel field observations with unpiloted airborne vehicles and weather stations to study site specific triggering mechanisms such as landslides, freeze-thaw cycles and extreme precipitation. Satellite imagery will be used to create inventories of historical landslides and debris flows for different alpine catchments. These observations will be integrated in a basin scale model that includes landslides, debris flows and floods in addition to the hydrology. In a final step we will design scenarios of future climate change and exposure of communities and infrastructure to assess changes in future risks of debris flows and floods. You will be supported and supervised by a team of experienced and enthusiastic scientists in the field of natural hazard research, remote sensing and modelling.
'''Qualifications'''<br>
You have a MSc degree in a relevant area, such as physical geography, hydrology, environmental engineering, earth surface dynamics or a closely related field. You have a sound affinity with quantitative methods rooted in data-science, remote sensing and/or numerical modelling. You are passionate about mountain hazards and extreme environments and you are willing and capable of undertaking fieldwork in sometimes challenging circumstances. You are able to demonstrate English language proficiency.
'''Offer'''<br>
You will be offered a temporary position (1.0 FTE), initially for one year with an extension to a total of four years upon a successful assessment in the first year, and with the specific intent that it results in a doctorate within this period. The gross salary ranges between €2,395 in the first year and €3,061 in the fourth year of employment (scale P according to the Collective Labour Agreement Dutch Universities) per month for a full-time employment. Salaries are supplemented with a holiday bonus of 8% and a year-end bonus of 8.3% per year. In addition, Utrecht University offers excellent secondary conditions, including an attractive retirement scheme, (partly paid) parental leave and flexible employment conditions (https://www.uu.nl/en/organisation/working-at-utrecht-university/terms-of-employment) (multiple choice model). More information about working at Utrecht University (https://www.uu.nl/en/organisation/working-at-utrecht-university) can be found here.
'''About the organisation'''<br>
A better future for everyone. This ambition motivates our scientists in executing their leading research and inspiring teaching. At Utrecht University (http://www.uu.nl/en/), the various disciplines collaborate intensively towards major societal themes. Our focus is on Dynamics of Youth, Institutions for Open Societies, Life Sciences and Sustainability.
Utrecht University's Faculty of Geosciences (https://www.uu.nl/en/organisation/faculty-of-geosciences) studies the Earth: from the Earth's core to its surface, including man's spatial and material utilisation of the Earth - always with a focus on sustainability and innovation. With 3,400 students (BSc and MSc) and 720 staff, the Faculty is a strong and challenging organisation. The Faculty of Geosciences is organised in four Departments: Earth Sciences, Human Geography & Spatial Planning, Physical Geography, and Sustainable Development.
The Department of Physical Geography (https://www.uu.nl/en/research/department-of-physical-geography) excels in research and education on BSc, MSc and PhD level. Our research focuses on processes, patterns and dynamics of Earth’s continental and coastal systems, and on the interaction between these processes. This knowledge is essential for the sustainable management of our planet and to guarantee the availability of resources for the next generations. The department hosts an active, supportive and informal PhD community of about 40 people working on a wide variety of topics. The mountain hydrology group focuses on the fundamental understanding of the high-altitude water cycle, mountain related natural hazards and extremes and socio-economical upstream-downstream linkages.
'''Additional information'''<br>
For more information about this position, please contact:
Walter Immerzeel (Professor of Mountain Hydrology) https://www.uu.nl/staff/WWImmerzeel, via w.w.immerzeel@uu.nl.
https://www.uu.nl/en/organisation/working-at-utrecht-university/jobs/phd-position-future-risks-of-debris-flows-and-floods-in-high-mountain-asia-10-fte
'''Job summary'''<br>
The Department of Geography at the University of Colorado Boulder encourages applications for a tenure-track appointment at the Assistant Professor level in Physical Geography. The appointment begins in August 2021.
We are looking to hire a physical geographer who pursues societally relevant questions that help us better understand environmental and Earth systems, including how they are transformed by human-induced or other disturbances. Specific areas of research include, but are not limited to, soil science, biogeography, climatology, watershed science, and cryosphere science. The applicant should have training and experience in relevant research methods such as field methods, modeling, or remote sensing. As part of the normal teaching load of three courses per year, the successful candidate will rotate regularly into a large introductory physical geography class as well as upper-division classes in the candidate’s area of expertise. The successful candidate is expected to show promise in raising external research funding and will demonstrate success in supporting diversity and inclusive excellence through research, teaching, mentoring, or sponsoring relevant initiatives related to their scholarship or work.
Alternative formats of the ad can be provided upon request for individuals with disabilities by contacting the ADA coordinator at HR-ADA@colorado.edu.
The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
'''Who we are'''<br>
The Department of Geography is committed to a diverse, equitable and inclusive academic culture. As we strive to do our part in implementing the CU Boulder campus’ Inclusive, Diversity and Excellence in Academics plan (https://www.colorado.edu/odece/cu-boulder-diversity-plan), we embrace the goal of expanding access and participation of diverse and underrepresented communities in Earth science. Based on our departmental, university goals, and dedication to diversity and inclusive excellence, we particularly welcome applications from candidates whose background/expertise and commitment reflect this work within and among communities that are historically underrepresented in earth and environmental sciences.
We are a highly ranked department with a very strong graduate program and faculty who conduct research in physical geography, human geography, environment-society relations, and GIScience. The department is committed to an inclusive climate and anti-racist practice. In 2020, out of 23 tenured/tenure-track faculty, 10 are women and 6 identify as racial or ethnic minorities.
See http://geography.colorado.edu for more information about the geography department at CU.
For more information: https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/?jobId=27534
'''Job summary'''<br>
We seek applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to work on problems related to understanding the evolution of topography and biodiversity using new computational techniques. The project will be based in the Department of Earth Science and Engineering, Imperial College London, South Kensington, and we will work closely with colleagues at University College London. The candidate will work with Gareth Roberts (Imperial), Philip Mannion (UCL) and Yanghua Wang (Imperial) to develop and apply new spectral and other computational techniques. These new techniques will be used to understand the evolution and drivers of the Earth’s surface and their interactions with biodiversity.
We will develop spectral, forward and inverse modeling approaches to understand coevolution of geological, climatic, topographic and biotic processes. Ideal candidates will have completed, or be close to completing, a PhD in a quantitative subject and have some experience of writing and developing code. Candidates with a background in the Earth Sciences, Physics, Mathematics, Palaeobiology, Macroecology, and other quantitative subjects, are particularly encouraged to apply.
'''You will be required to:'''<br>
* Develop existing and new spectral techniques.
* Work closely with our geophysical, geological and palaeobiological groups.
* Publish work and present results at conferences.
* Where appropriate, supervise undergraduate and graduate students.
'''Essential requirements'''<br>
You should have a completed or be close to completing a PhD with a significant quantitative component. The following is desirable:
* A background in developing and applying code.
* Experience working with geological and palaeobiological data.
* Some knowledge of spectral, inverse and forward modelling.
See also: https://www.imperial.ac.uk/jobs/description/ENG00799/postdoctoral-research-associate-geology-geomorphology-and-palaeobiology/ +
'''Location:''' McGill University (Montreal, Canada) or Dalhousie University (Halifax, Canada)
'''Project start:''' May 2020 or earlier.
'''The Research Network:''' The Catchment Transport and CryoHydrology Network (CatchNet) is an international research network involving industry partners and university researchers. CatchNet is seeking candidates for a fully funded PhD position in Canada involving archetype and site-specific numerical modeling of cold region hydrology, including modeling of groundwater - surface water interactions in permafrost environments, sub-permafrost hydrogeologic systems, and coupled solute transport.
CatchNet aims to advance our understanding of hydrological and hydrogeological processes and transport for a range of cold-climate conditions in the context of long-term, deep geological storage of spent nuclear fuel. The research is carried out in collaboration with the University of Copenhagen and the nuclear waste management organizations in Sweden (SKB), Canada (NWMO), The Netherlands (COVRA), UK (NDA), and Germany (GRS). The positions offer a strong connection to industry through regular meetings and a mentorship programme with CatchNet industry partners.
'''The project:''' The PhD project will focus on hydrology during permafrost transitional periods at long time scales. The research will focus on groundwater – surface water interactions over a range of climatic conditions resulting in transitions from permafrost-free to continuous permafrost environments. Process-based information from generic modeling will be used to inform site selection for more detailed site-specific, data-driven modeling.
The position is offered jointly at McGill University and Dalhousie University. We are looking for candidates with backgrounds in geosciences or engineering and with interest in numerical modeling, permafrost science/engineering, programming, and hydrology or hydrogeology. Candidates should enjoy working collaboratively in a multi-sector, multi-disciplinary environment and should be interested in engaging with international colleagues within CatchNet on the broader themes and implications of the research.
The envisioned starting date for the positions is spring 2020 or earlier. To apply for this position, please send a CV and cover letter summarizing your relevant qualifications and interest in the project to both Dr. Jeffery McKenzie (jeffrey.mckenzie@mcgill.ca) and Dr. Barret Kurylyk (barret.kurylyk@dal.ca). Please write “CatchNet PhD” as the subject line in your email. Applications will ideally be submitted by '''November 15, 2019''', but we will continue to review applications until the position is filled. Only successful applicants will be contacted.
'''Louise H. Kellogg Endowed Chair in Geophysics at the University of California, Davis'''
The Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at the University of California, Davis, seeks an outstanding faculty member for the Louise H. Kellogg Endowed Chair in Geophysics. This chair will be appointed at the associate or full professor levels and is open to applicants from all areas of Earth and planetary geophysics. The Louise H. Kellogg Endowed Chair in Geophysics honors the memory of an inspiring scientist, mentor, and leader, dedicated to increasing equity, inclusion, and diversity throughout the scientific community. The appointee is expected to develop and maintain a vigorous externally funded research program, to engage students through teaching and mentoring at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and to provide visionary leadership that enriches and expands scientific excellence in the geophysics community and beyond. The successful candidate will be appointed as an academic year (9 month) tenured faculty at the appropriate level and must have a Ph.D. or equivalent in Earth and planetary sciences or a related field, and a least 5 years of relevant professional experience following award of the Ph.D.
For more details about the position and required application materials please visit the job listing at UC Recruit https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF05891.
Initial Deadline for applications is February 28, 2024. Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Please distribute this information to your appropriate networks as well. We much appreciate it!
Thomas Harter and Magali Billen, University of California Davis +
'''Mechanisms of Debris-Flow Generation'''<br><br>
'''Post-doctoral opportunity (2 years) at the University of California Santa Barbara'''
We are seeking a full-time Postdoctoral Researcher to participate for two years in a study of the fluid-granular physics of debris-flow initiation after wildfire. A considerable amount of field data has already been collected on the results of this process during the 2018 Montecito debris flows, and our goal is to develop fundamental understanding of the mechanisms causing some puzzling features of the process.
We anticipate that the two-year investigation will involve small-scale experiments, model formulation, and computation of field-scale implications of whatever novel understanding arises. We anticipate that the candidate will be involved in: (i) laboratory determination of how physical and chemical soil composition affects debris-flow rheology; (ii) synthesis of field data to constrain mechanisms of failure and the mechanical behavior of the resulting debris flows; and (iii) model formulation and/or implementation to demonstrate the connection between (i) and (ii) and to generalize to other settings.
The work will be located at the University of California Santa Barbara with convenient access to examining a range of field conditions relevant to understanding debris-flow generation. The candidate will collaborate with Thomas Dunne of UC Santa Barbara, and Douglas Jerolmack of the University of Pennsylvania.
We are looking for someone with a strong background in the fluid-mechanical and/or granular-physical basis of environmental processes, with a demonstrated interest in application of theoretical and experimental results to mountainous field conditions.
A recent PhD is required. The position is open immediately, and applications will be considered as soon as they are received. Applications should include a CV, a brief (1-paragraph) statement about interests and abilities relevant to the proposed work, and the names and contact information of two referees. Please submit as a single pdf to tdunne@ucsb.edu.
'''Multiple Positions Open - Immediate Hire - Full Time'''
Hydrosimulatics Inc. is currently seeking self-motivated hydraulic/hydrologic modelers with experience in channel flow modeling (e.g., using HECRAS), water supply distribution network modeling (e.g., EPANET), and/or urban stormwater system modeling (e.g., EPA SWMM) to support the continuous refinement and expansion of the first ever realtime, cloud-powered, data-enabled global modeling platform for water resources research, education, consulting, and management.
Depending on the assignment, there will be opportunity for creative problem-solving involving models, research and curriculum innovations, technological and business innovations, software development, database design and optimization, intelligent information integration, processing and analysis of massive datasets, client-server programming, high performance/parallel computing, and GIS application.
'''Desired Qualifications / Experience'''
* Must be self-driven, a critical thinker, and a quick learner.
* An ability to work independently and as a team player.
* Strong problem resolution skills.
* Strong verbal, written, and active listening communication skills to work effectively within and across teams.
* Master or Ph.D. degree in civil / environmental engineering or related fields (e.g., geological sciences and engineering, GIS and spatial science, computational science and mathematics),
* Experience in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling; specifically, channel flow modeling (e.g., using HECRAS), water supply distribution network modeling (e.g., EPANET), and/or urban stormwater system modeling (e.g., EPA SWMM)
* Experience with computer programming (using, e.g., C#, Python, JavaScript, SQL, GIS, HTML, CSS) is desired but not required
Willingness to learn new modeling skills pertinent to the company vision.
These positions are available immediately and will remain open until they are filled.
'''Work Location.''' Lansing, Michigan – the capital city of Michigan, just west of Michigan State University and about 1.5 hours northwest of Detroit and 3 hours east of Chicago.
'''How to Apply.''' Please send a cover letter and detailed resume documenting your project experience to: admin@magnet4water.com
These are growth positions for career-oriented persons who are seeking an opportunity to work with one of the most innovative hydrologic/hydraulic modeling groups in the world. You will gain exposure to cutting edge modeling tools, novel programming techniques, and new computational thinking with a wide range of applicability. You will collaborate in an open and friendly work environment with very talented and passionate colleagues whose work in “realtime modeling”, “data-enabled modeling", “hierarchical patch dynamics”, and “social computational systems” is pushing the boundaries of water resources research, education, and problem solving, transforming the way modeling is done and even how people collaborate.
'''Multiple Positions Open - Immediate Hire - Full Time'''
Hydrosimulatics Inc. is currently seeking self-motivated hydraulic/hydrologic modelers with experience in channel flow modeling (e.g., using HECRAS), water supply distribution network modeling (e.g., EPANET), and/or urban stormwater system modeling (e.g., EPA SWMM) to support the continuous refinement and expansion of the first ever realtime, cloud-powered, data-enabled global modeling platform for water resources research, education, consulting, and management.
These are growth positions for career-oriented persons who are seeking an opportunity to work with one of the most innovative hydrologic/hydraulic modeling groups in the world. You will gain exposure to cutting edge modeling tools, novel programming techniques, and new computational thinking with a wide range of applicability. You will collaborate in an open and friendly work environment with very talented and passionate colleagues whose work in “realtime modeling”, “data-enabled modeling", “hierarchical patch dynamics”, and “social computational systems” is pushing the boundaries of water resources research, education, and problem solving, transforming the way modeling is done and even how people collaborate.
A significant portion of the work will be leading and contributing to the development and testing of modular data-driven or process-based simulation tools in fluid mechanics, hydraulics, hydrology, and water resources, integrating them into a smart service system – a socially intelligent, dynamically evolving, realtime, global modeling platform – and creating – natural market forces – a MAGNET for water (Multiscale, Adaptive, Global NETwork for water), pulling people together and enabling spontaneous community wide cocreation.
Depending on the assignment, there will be opportunity for creative problem-solving involving models, research and curriculum innovations, technological and business innovations, software development, database design and optimization, intelligent information integration, processing and analysis of massive datasets, client-server programming, high performance/parallel computing, and GIS application.
'''Desired Qualifications / Experience'''
* Must be self-driven, a critical thinker, and a quick learner.
* An ability to work independently and as a team player.
* Strong problem resolution skills.
* Strong verbal, written, and active listening communication skills to work effectively within and across teams.
* Master or Ph.D. degree in civil / environmental engineering or related fields (e.g., geological sciences and engineering, GIS and spatial science, computational science and mathematics),
* Experience in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling; specifically, '''channel flow modeling (e.g., using HECRAS), water supply distribution network modeling (e.g., EPANET), and/or urban stormwater system modeling (e.g., EPA SWMM)'''
* Experience with computer programming (using, e.g., C#, Python, JavaScript, SQL, GIS, HTML, CSS) is desired but not required
* Willingness to learn new modeling skills pertinent to the company vision.
These positions are available immediately and will remain open until they are filled.
'''Work Location.''' Lansing, Michigan – the capital city of Michigan, just west of Michigan State University and about 1.5 hours northwest of Detroit and 3 hours east of Chicago.
'''How to Apply.''' Please send a cover letter and detailed resume documenting your project experience to: admin@magnet4water.com
'''NSF-Funded PhD and Post-Doc Opportunities – UNC Charlotte'''
NSF-Funded position(s) to examine the broad problem of how mechanical weathering via rock fracture (see Eppes et al., 2018; Eppes & Keanini, 2017) influences long-term landscape evolution. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to design research to suit their interests under this broad topic. Opportunities include: conducting field work to characterize weathering, erosion, environmental stress and thermal conditions in diverse field areas - US Mojave Desert, Sierra Nevada; Israel; building numerical models linking environmental stresses with rock fracture and subsequent erosion; completing 3D visualization and spatial-statistical analyses of acoustic emission recordings of real-time fracture; and/or performing laboratory testing and microscopic analyses for rock mechanical, thermal and/or mineralogical properties from the above locations and/or Antarctica.
Potential Post-Doctoral candidates should email me directly with a cover letter, C.V. and a statement of research expertise and goals for the position. Potential PhD students should apply to either the PhD in “Infrastructure and Environmental Systems” – a multidisciplinary PhD program joint with Civil Engineering – or the PhD in Geography. Students may choose a ‘route’ through these PhD programs that is as traditional (Geology, Earth Sciences or Geography) or as multidisciplinary (incorporating any of the above as well as Engineering, GIS) as they like.
'''Application Deadline is Feb 1, 2019. Email or call for more information.'''
Dr. Martha Cary (Missy) Eppes<br>
meppes@uncc.edu 704 687-5993
Eppes, M. C., G. S. Hancock, X. Chen, J. Arey, T. Dewers, J. Huettenmoser, S. Kiessling et al. (2018). "Rates of subcritical cracking and long-term rock erosion." Geology 46, no. 11: 951-954.
Eppes, M.-C. and R. Keanini (2017). "Mechanical weathering and rock erosion by climate-dependent subcritical cracking." Reviews of Geophysics 55(2): 470-508.
'''About UNC Charlotte & its Earth sciences programs:'''
UNC Charlotte is a rapidly growing doctoral-granting urban university located in the largest metropolitan area between Washington DC, and Atlanta, GA. The University is a Carnegie Foundation Community Engagement campus. More than 28,000 students, including over 9000 ethnic minority students and almost 2000 international students, are currently enrolled at the University.
The Department of Geography and Earth Sciences is a diverse community of social and physical scientists comprised of ~35 faculty members and more than 100 graduate students from a variety of disciplinary backgrounds. The Department’s mission is to create and disseminate scientific knowledge about the social and natural systems of the Earth and their interactions through scholarly research, teaching and service. The Department is committed to rigorous high-level research and excellence in teaching. The Department offers undergraduate degrees in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Geology, Environmental Studies, and Meteorology. At the graduate level, the Department offers an M.A. and a PhD in Geography, an M.S. in Earth Sciences, and a graduate certificate in Geographic Information Science & Technology. In addition, the department is a core participant in several interdisciplinary graduate programs on campus, including, Ph.D. programs in Public Policy (PPOL) and Infrastructure and Environmental Systems (INES), and the Master’s in Urban Design (MUD).
'''Objective of the assignment:'''<br>
Facilitate the establishment of a continental impact based EWS for Early Action and Transboundary Risk Management through:
* The improvement of risk understanding
* Establishment of a situation room at the AU premises, and capacitation of other situation rooms at ACMAD, RECs and Member States through a common web-based platform and Standard Operating Procedures.
'''Deliverables:'''
* Inception report
* Detailed implementation plan
* Development of data exchange policy
* Provision of input to AUC situation room for EWS and situation reports/updates
* Design of IGAD/ICPAC situation room centre
* Development of SoPs for the situation room and in exchanging information with AUC Situation room and other centres
* Installation of myDEWETRA Data Server in IGAD/ICPAC for the operation exchange of information, testing of the system in full consideration of internal systems and portals at ICPAC
* Customized continental legal framework to IGAD/ICPAC context
* Final Report
'''Work Location'''<br>
Nairobi, Kenya
'''Expected duration'''<br>
Start as soon as possible until September 2021 with a possibility of extension up to 24 months
'''Duties and Responsibilities:'''<br>
The Hydromet Expert will work under the overall supervision of the Deputy Chief, UNDRR Regional Office for Africa and will liaise with the Coordinator of IGAD Disaster Risk Management (DRM) Unit in collaboration with the Senior EWS and Disaster Operations Experts and has to also closely coordinate their work with the CIMA Coordinator at the AUC.
'''Qualifications/special skills'''<br>
Academic Qualifications: Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in environmental engineering, physics, environmental science, hydrology, geography or a related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree
Experience: Five (5) years of experience in project management is required. Experience in Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) field with experience in hydrological modelling and a managing situation rooms are Required. Experience in GIS, data manipulation and analysis, and proven knowledge of hydrological modelling and operational hydrology is required.
Experience in working in Africa at the regional or national level on Disaster Risk Reduction/Management (DRR/M) is desirable.
Language: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position fluency in English is required. Knowledge of French is desirable.
'''Objectives:''' (1) To identify hotspots and hot moments of hydro-geomorphic connectivity in human-impacted catchment systems by reviewing and testing/combining existing connectivity science and resilience approaches in selected medium-sized agricultural catchments; (2) To develop a conceptual and methodological framework and tools based on the findings of (1); (3) To test the this framework/tools in selected catchment systems and to derive general implications for connectivity and resilience science and its application in catchment management (e.g. field measurements incl. tracer experiments; i.e. via collecting new data in the course of the project and using already existing datasets), modelling, connectivity indices.
See the attached file: https://csdms.colorado.edu/csdms_wiki/images/I-CONN_recruitment_ESR_10_re.pdf +
