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Looking A dynamic, innovative and highly motivated researcher to work on a challenging project to address a critical knowledge gap concerning the impact of land management practices on hydrological processes, soil properties, and phosphorus losses during the peak loading periods (winter and early spring) in agricultural watersheds in the Canadian Great Lakes basin by improving watershed (SWAT model) and field scale models. The successful candidate is expected to make changes (in structure and code) to enhance the capability of a watershed model and a field scale model to improve simulation of the spring and winter conditions in Ontario, Canada, and subsequently calibrate and validate the model using gathered and collected data to identify factors (e.g. climate, topography, soil, land use management, etc.) associated with high phosphorus losses during the peak loading periods.
This is one year position and extendable based based on performance and availability of funding. The position starts immediately (Jan 5th). Email resume @pdaggupa@uoguelph.ca +
Looking for a post-doc in a research-friendly country? Try Switzerland!
We are looking for one or two post-docs to work on an ERC project on the links between biodiversity, tectonic and geomorphic processes. Project will be supervised jointly by Profs. Loïc Pellissier and Sean Willett at ETH Zurich.
You can apply here: https://jobs.ethz.ch/job/view/JOPG_ethz_Pq2Xj7GdOpv87GOSu7
or write me for more information.
Prof. Sean D. Willett<br>
Geologisches Institut<br>
NO E33<br>
Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule<br>
CH-8092 Zürich<br>
Switzerland<br>
swillett@ethz.ch<br> +
Looking for a postdoc position? Please apply for our postdoc fellowships in Geological and Planetary Sciences at Caltech: https://applications.caltech.edu/jobs/gpspd. These have gone to geomorphologists in the past. The application process does not require you to write a proposal, just need a CV, one page statement of research interests, and three letters of reference. There are a number of faculty (http://earthsurface.gps.caltech.edu/Home.html) in our department interested in surface processes, and these fellowships often go to those who would do collaborative work between faculty.
Mike Lamb
https://esp.gps.caltech.edu/ +
Looking for a way to positively impact the water and environmental science communities? Interested in contributing to a dynamic, community-serving organization? If the answer is yes, come work with us! Consortium of Universities for the Advancement of Hydrologic Science, Inc. (CUAHSI) has two open positions:
'''Environmental Data Science Fellow'''<br>
Ideal for early-career scientists and technical professionals interested in building data-centric practices across internal operations, educational offerings, and grant-funded research.
'''Research Scientist I'''<br>
A great opportunity for researchers eager to advance water data management, hydrologic modeling, and cloud computing.
https://lnkd.in/eX_uqv39
Know someone who'd be a perfect fit? Please share!<br>
Questions? Reach out to: careers@cuahsi.org +
Louisiana State University (LSU) is seeking exemplary MS/PhD graduate students (up to 6) to join a large interdisciplinary research team of engineers and ecosystem scientists. Successful applicants will be working on fully integrated coastal, hydrologic and ecosystem projects to address complex challenges at the coastal land-margin.
Coastal Systems Ecology: Field and laboratory techniques in nutrient biogeochemistry along with quantitative tools that simulate ecosystem processes.
Hydraulics and Hydrology Engineering: Field and laboratory techniques in H&H processes, including the surficial zone, and computational H&H model development.
Coastal Engineering: Computational model development, verification and validation for the simulation of tide, wind wave and surge processes at the coastal land margin, with emphasis on integrating H&H to assess compound flooding.
The main objective of the research efforts is to develop dynamic tools to simulate coastal hydraulics, river basin hydraulics and hydrology (H&H), and ecosystem processes under a changing climate to increase coastal resilience for national security. Exhilarating day by day activities will span the full gamut of research to include field work, laboratory analysis, and physical/computational modeling. This exciting new opportunity emphasizes two interrelated themes: First, the development of the capability to model compound flooding; and, second, to foster collaborative ecosystem design approaches.
Research centers at LSU supporting the project include the Center for River Studies (https://lsu.edu/river/), Center for Coastal Resiliency (https://www.lsu.edu/ccr/) and Coastal Sustainability Studio (https://css.lsu.edu/), along with collaboration with LSU Center for Computation and Technology (CCT) and Coastal Studies Institute (CSI). These research centers provide state of the art research and education facilities and opportunities to apply both science and engineering approaches to understanding complex river basin and coastal processes.
Possible degrees include MS or Ph.D. in Oceanography and Coastal Sciences (https://www.lsu.edu/cce/graduate/docs/index.php), Ph.D. or MS in Civil Engineering (https://www.lsu.edu/eng/cee/academics/graduate/index.php), and MS in Coastal and Ecological Engineering (https://www.lsu.edu/eng/cee/academics/graduate/ms-coastal-and-ecological-engineering.php).
In addition to the application package that should be submitted to the respective graduate degree programs listed above, each applicant should submit the following application materials for assistantships to LaTosha Mullins (lmullins1@lsu.edu): (a) cover letter designating degree and department that student is applying; (b) complete curriculum vitae; (c) statement on research interests; and (d) names and contact details of at least three references. Review of the applications will start on November 1, 2020 and continue until the positions are filled.
Lynker is hiring a water resources engineer to work alongside scientific experts with NOAA's Office of Coast Survey (OCS) and NOAA's Office of Water Prediction (OWP) at the National Water Center (NWC) on the University of Alabama campus in Tuscaloosa. The selected candidate will be apart of a team of scientists and engineers working on real-time inland and coastal hydrodynamic/hydrologic forecasting. The NWC is currently supporting research and development modeling activities focused on coupling freshwater model applications to ocean models. NOAA’s NWM is the foundation for the nationally consistent operational hydro forecasting and source of inland hydrologic information. Lynker staff are developing demonstration code and associated documentation to couple the Extratropical Surge and Tide Operational Forecast System (ESTOFS) and Advanced Circulation Model (ADCIRC) to the National Water Model (NWM) in the Coastal Zones while also determining the feasibility for using NOAA Environmental Modeling System for unified model coupling.
Daily activities of the position will include research and development for coastal modeling applications; collaboration with scientific experts and stakeholders to identify gaps and weaknesses in existing modeling methods; and geoprocessing and algorithm development (i.e. programming) for automated workflows for processing model input/output data.
'''Experience or skills should include:'''<br>
* Graduate-level education/training (or experience) in hydrodynamic/hydrologic and geospatial science, coastal hydrodynamic modeling, and process-automation programming using Python, R or similar languages
* Comprehensive knowledge of saltwater physical processes (ocean hydrodynamics, waves, wind, surge, tides, etc.)
* Knowledge of hydrodynamic/hydrologic geospatial data processing
* Knowledge of hydrography and bathymetry datasets
* Knowledge and experience using hydrologic and hydrodynamics modeling applications (familiarity with unstructured models is a plus .e.g. ADCIRC/SCHISM/FVCOM)
* Experience in numerical model development and programming using FORTRAN
* Experience with ESRI GIS applications and tools for processing large data sets used in hydrologic/hydraulic analysis
* Experience scripting in a Linux environment
* A sound understanding of the National Water Model’s operations and capabilities (http://water.noaa.gov).
Work will be performed on-site at the National Water Center in Tuscaloosa, AL. US citizenship or Permanent Residency is required at time of application.
Interested candidates should send a cover letter and a resume to Dr. Graeme Aggett (gaggett@lynkertech.com). All applicants are to clearly state their US residence status (either ‘Permanent Resident’ or ‘Citizen’) in the first line of the cover letter.
Job Type: Full-time
Expected Start Date: May/June 2019
Macquarie University invites applications for four PhD scholarships to work on the Natural Flood Management (NFM) research project that is fully funded by the Australian Research Council (ARC) Linkage program. You will be working closely with Macquarie University researchers, Prof Kirstie Fryirs, Prof Lucy Marshall and A/Prof Tim Ralph. You will work in collaboration with our industry partners NSW Local Land Services and NSW Department of Climate Change, Environment and Water.
# International PhD scholarship - Geomorphology and flood risk analysis for Natural Flood Management
# International PhD scholarship - Hydrological modelling and simulation for Natural Flood Management
# Domestic PhD scholarship - Geomorphology of floodplains and wetlands for Natural Flood Management
# Domestic PhD scholarship - Social science and implementation of Natural Flood Management
'''To apply:'''<br>
https://www.mq.edu.au/research/phd-and-research-degrees/how-to-apply/scholarship-opportunities/scholarship-search/natural-flood-management
'''Applications close:''' 30th September 2024 for a 2025 PhD start
For full position descriptions, selection criteria and general enquiries: Kirstie Fryirs kirstie.fryirs@mq.edu.au
The 2021-2022 floods across eastern Australia highlighted the vulnerability of rivers to changing climate extremes. We must urgently re-examine how to live with rivers and build nature-based flood mitigation capacity and resilience into them, to prepare for an inevitable future where floods are forecast to be more intense and extreme. This Australian Research Council (ARC) Linkage project aims to address the potential for, and implementation of, Natural Flood Management (NFM) as a next-generation nature-based flood mitigation tool for the 21st Century for river systems in eastern New South Wales (NSW), Australia. NFM uses natural processes to slow floods down, reduce their erosive and destructive power, and reduce flood risk. In collaboration with NSW Government partners, the project will undertake foundation research on the geomorphology, vegetative, hydrological and social aspects of NFM using field-based, lab-based and modelling techniques, and social science. The project expects to deliver the scientific evidence-based for NFM and solutions for implementation in on-ground river rehabilitation prioritisation, planning and community capacity building.
# International PhD scholarship - Geomorphology and flood risk analysis for Natural Flood Management
# International PhD scholarship - Hydrological modelling and simulation for Natural Flood Management
'''Positions open to:''' International candidate to undertake a direct entry 3-year PhD program. This iMQRES scholarship is open to a non-Australian citizen or resident for a maximum of 3 years. It is comprised of a Tuition Fee Offset and a Living Allowance Stipend. The value of the full-time stipend is $38,500 per annum (2025 tax exempt).
'''Closing date:''' 30th September 2024 11:55pm EST
Description, criteria & apply: https://www.mq.edu.au/research/phd-and-research-degrees/how-to-apply/scholarship-opportunities/scholarship-search/natural-flood-management
# Domestic PhD scholarship - Geomorphology of floodplains and wetlands for Natural Flood Management
# Domestic PhD scholarship - Social science and implementation of Natural Flood Management
Positions open to: Domestic candidates to undertake a direct entry 3-year PhD program. The scholarship is only open to Australian and New Zealand citizens or residents for a maximum of 3 years. It is comprised of a Tuition Fee Offset and a Living Allowance Stipend. The value of the full-time stipend is $38,500 per annum (2025 tax exempt).
'''Closing date:''' 30th September 2024 11:55pm EST
Description, criteria & apply: https://www.mq.edu.au/research/phd-and-research-degrees/how-to-apply/scholarship-opportunities/scholarship-search/natural-flood-management
Professor Kirstie Fryirs<br>
School of Natural Sciences <br>
Faculty of Science and Engineering<br>
Macquarie University<br>
Wallumattagal campus<br>
North Ryde, NSW, 2109, Australia<br>
Meeting global challenges in water security are central to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The University seeks to strengthen its contribution to the research evidence base needed to achieve this by appointing a highly motivated, research-focused Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Reader in Global Hydrology/Hydrogeology and Water Security.
This position will primarily enhance existing research excellence in the School of Geosciences through high profile publications and impactful research resourced from externally-funded projects. The aim is to build on existing expertise in the School through large scale hydrological/hydrogeological modelling with an explicit link to water security issues. This is aligned with the University’s institutional commitment to directing its research profile towards interdisciplinary challenge-orientated research. Consequently, the successful candidate is likely to have, or rapidly develop, strong international orientation to their research.
The successful candidate will have an outstanding emerging (or existing for appointment at SL or Reader level) research profile in global hydrology/hydrogeology and water security with a commitment to publication in leading international scientific and water resource journals. You will have a PhD in hydrology, hydrogeology or a related area of water resource science/engineering. You will have a commitment to developing this through challenge-orientated research projects in collaboration with other staff in the Northern River Institute and elsewhere in the University.
Your research will have strong applied orientation to understanding and solving water security problems at larger regional or international scales. You will be committed to delivering impactful research that is publicised through outreach activities. You will be team player able to lead and participate in larger, complex interdisciplinary research projects.
For appointment made at Lecturer level, salary will be at the appropriate point on the Grade 7 salary scale (£41,526 - £49,552 per annum). For appointment made at Senior Lecturer/Reader level, salary will be at the appropriate point on the Grade 8 salary scale (£52,559 - £59,135 per annum) and negotiable with placement according to qualifications and experience.
Any appointment will be made subject to satisfactory references and a 3 year probation period.
For further information on various staff benefits and policies please visit www.abdn.ac.uk/staffnet/working-here
Should you require a visa to undertake paid employment in the UK you will be required to fulfil the minimum points criteria to be granted a Certificate of Sponsorship and Tier 2 visa. As appropriate, at the time an offer of appointment is made you will be asked to demonstrate that you fulfil the criteria in respect of financial maintenance and competency in English. Please do not hesitate to contact Heather Clark, HR Adviser on +44 (0)1224 273244 or email h.m.clark@abdn.ac.uk for further information.
Online application forms are available at www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs
Mendenhall Postdoc in fluvial modeling at USGS Grand Canyon Monitoring and Research Center
The U.S. Geological Survey Grand Canyon Monitoring and Research Center in cooperation with the USGS Geomorphology and Sediment Transport Laboratory is seeking a postdoctoral fellow to work on sediment transport and morphodynamic modeling in large rivers with application to planning for environmental flows and river restoration. We are looking for an energetic and talented scientist with strong computing and analytical skills and experience with numerical modeling. Experience with field or laboratory work and scientific instrumentation is also desired. The candidate should possess a PhD in the Geosciences or Engineering, have a strong publishing record, and have research interests in morhphodynamic modeling and fluvial geomorphology.
Please see links for more information and application instructions. Application is open until June 14, 2021.
* https://www.usgs.gov/centers/mendenhall/research-opportunities * https://www.usgs.gov/centers/mendenhall/s55-streamflow-sediment-and-morphodynamic-modeling-colorado-river-grand-canyon
Paul Grams
Jonathan Nelson
Scott Wright
David Topping
Erich Mueller
Paul Grams<br>
Research Hydrologist<br>
U.S. Geological Survey<br>
Grand Canyon Monitoring and Research Center<br>
Southwest Biological Science Center<br>
https://www.usgs.gov/staff-profiles/paul-grams<br>
https://www.gcmrc.gov<br> +
Monash University is advertising PhD projects in ice sheet and glacier research to work with Prof Andrew Mackintosh, Dr Richard Selwyn Jones, and Dr Felicity McCormack as part of the new Monash Ice Sheet Initiative (MISI) group in the School of Earth, Atmosphere and the Environment in Melbourne, Australia. The school/Monash University rank in the top 50-100 earth science departments/universities in the world, and Melbourne is one of the world’s most liveable cities.
See below for more information on the range of topics that are available. Please forward this email on to potential candidates.
Candidates should address enquiries (cc all three) to andrew.mackintosh@monash.edu, felicity.mccormack@monash.edu and richard.s.jones@monash.edu. Please include in the email a 1-page letter of motivation, outlining your primary area of interest and reason for pursuing a PhD in this field, and your CV (including relevant academic grades and publications).
Funding including stipend, fees and project costs is available on a competitive basis to all international candidates. The deadline for applying to Monash University is 31 March 2020, however, we would like to begin discussions with interested candidates by the end of February (latest). More information is available below.
Best wishes,
Andrew, Felicity and Richard
The Monash Ice Sheet Initiative (MISI) group is seeking international PhD candidates for projects that contribute to:
* Estimating the contribution of ice sheets and glaciers to sea level rise;
* Understanding the climate and ice sheet processes that lead to sea level rise;
* Improving parameterisations of ice sheet/climate interactions in models; and
* Understanding glacier-climate interactions in a paleo, present-day and future climates, for improved sea level and water resource projections.
Below is a list of possible projects. However, candidates are strongly encouraged to develop their own ideas, particularly where they overlap with the themes listed below. All projects will include significant national and international collaborations.
Candidates are expected to have a strong background in Earth systems science or physics/mathematics/engineering/chemistry, with the background required depending on the project of interest. Experience in scientific computing (e.g. python, matlab, C/C++, fortran) or laboratory-based methods (e.g. geochemistry) is desirable, but not essential.
''Projects''<br>
'''The long-term stability of the Antarctic Ice Sheet'''
# Sensitivity of the Antarctic Ice Sheet to climate variability/change and response to different Earth systems forcings. Predominantly an ice sheet modelling study to understanding processes that govern grounding line stability, evolution, and hysteresis, with a particular focus on key regions in East Antarctica (e.g. Aurora and Wilkes Subglacial Basins).
# Glacial-interglacial stability and variability of the East Antarctic Ice Sheet margin from multiple-cosmogenic nuclide analysis. Predominantly a lab-based study using cosmogenic nuclides, dependent on field work.
'''Decadal to millennial-scale climate drivers of East Antarctic Ice Sheet mass balance'''
# Influence of large-scale atmosphere and ocean variability on past and future East Antarctic Ice Sheet mass balance. Predominantly an ice sheet and climate modelling study with assimilation of remote sensing data and airborne geophysical data.
# Influence of centennial to millennial-scale climate variability on East Antarctic Ice Sheet stability, incorporating palaeoclimate modelling, ice sheet modelling and reconstructed palaeo ice sheet history.
# Ice-ocean interactions on the East Antarctic continental shelf during the last deglaciation. Predominantly an ice sheet modelling study.
# Geometry of the East Antarctic Ice Sheet during the last deglaciation, with particular focus on: George V Land, Wilkes Land, MacRobertson Land, Kemp Land. Predominantly lab-based study using cosmogenic nuclides, with potential for ice sheet modelling.
'''Role of ice shelves on ice sheet mass balance'''
# Past ice-shelf stability and collapse: constraining ice shelf history and oceanic variability of Greenland ice streams during the last deglaciation. Predominantly a lab-based study using cosmogenic nuclides, with potential for ice sheet modelling.
# The dynamic evolution of Antarctic Ice Shelves, and their sensitivity to change. Predominantly an ice sheet modelling project with assimilation of existing observations of ice shelves around Antarctica.
'''Mountain glaciers; past, present and future behaviour'''
# Identifying the climate drivers of New Zealand and Patagonian glacier fluctuations during the last deglaciation. This project, supported by the New Zealand Marsden Fund, is underway. We are specifically looking for a student to undertake numerical experiments with coupled climate models and analyse the results. The candidate will collaborate with Laurie Menviel at UNSW and Feng He at the University of Wisconsin Madison, as well as a broader international team in Wellington, New Zealand, Santiago, Chile and Hobart, Australia.
# Glacier-climate relationships in the Hindu Kush Himalayas. This potential project is dependent on opportunities for field work and collaborators, and could include both cosmogenic dating of glacial landforms and numerical modelling of glacier fluctuations.
'''Please contact Andrew, Felicity and Richard by the end of February (latest) to discuss project ideas. Candidates who apply directly through the Monash system without first contacting us will not be supported.'''
Andrew Mackintosh<br>
Professor and Head, School of Earth, Atmosphere and Environment<br>
Room 133, Level 1, 9 Rainforest Walk<br>
Monash University, Clayton campus<br>
Melbourne, Australia<br>
Andrew.Mackintosh@monash.edu<br>
Executive Officer/Assistant to the Head of School<br>
Christine Hi<br>
Christine.Hi@monash.edu<br>
Montana Technological University invites applicants for a tenure-track faculty position in the Department of Geological Engineering. The department (https://www.mtech.edu/mines-engineering/geological/index.html) is one of the founding departments in what was once the Montana School of Mines in Butte, Montana, a small city with great historical and geological significance in the mountains of western Montana.
The department houses an ABET-accredited bachelor’s degree program in geological engineering and options in Montana Tech’s geosciences master’s program (geological engineering, geology, hydrogeological engineering, and hydrogeology). Planning for a PhD program is ongoing. Typical undergraduate and graduate enrollments are around 50 and 20 students, respectively. Our state-of-the-art laboratory facilities contain a wide variety of testing equipment for rock and soil, including a 300,000 lb triaxial load frame and an earthquake shake table. Also available within the department are equipment for rock and ore mineral identification, hydrogeological, geochemical, and geophysical research, extensive computing and modeling software, and a small fleet of research UAVs. An underground facility is available for teaching and research on the Montana Tech campus.
We are seeking a dynamic student-oriented individual with a desire to engage undergraduate and graduate students in hands-on learning and research. The ideal candidate would have a PhD in geological engineering or related field (civil engineering, geology, etc.) with expertise that complements that of the other four faculty in the department; a minimum of one degree in engineering at the bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral level is required. The successful candidate will be expected to teach a mix of lower-level required courses and upper-level courses in the candidate’s specialty, while building a strong research program capable of securing external funding and providing significant service to the campus and the profession. Many opportunities exist for developing research programs in collaboration with other members of the department and related departments on campus, such as Mining, Metallurgical, Geophysical, Civil, Environmental, and Petroleum Engineering, Chemistry and Geochemistry, and the Montana Bureau of Mines and Geology (the state geological survey).
To apply, please submit the following items:
# Letter of application
# Resume
# Name and contact information for 3 professional references
How to Apply: http://montanatechuniversity.applytojob.com/apply
Applications received by February 15, 2019, will be guaranteed full review and consideration. Applications received after that date may be considered until an adequate applicant pool has been established.
Moody's RMS (https://www.rms.com/) has opened a full time position for a flood modeler, based in London, UK. Experience required is in hydrology, hydraulics, coastal engineering or applied mathematics.
Full details for the position here: https://career8.successfactors.com/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=4356&company=MoodysProd.
Best,
Stefano +
Mountain ranges are the primary source of global sediment and hotspots of geohazards. In their high-altitude, alpine regions, climate change is accelerating erosion and landslide activity due to rapid post-glacial landscape adjustment and permafrost degradation. While most current observations of these processes span just a few years or decades, there is an urgent need to understand how these dynamics unfold over much longer timescales (102-104 years) to quantify the impact of present, past and future glacial-interglacial climate changes. This NWO-funded project (Dutch Research Council) aims to tackle this research gap by examining the interactions among erosion, topography, and sediment fluxes over millennial timescales in the Western Southern Alps of New Zealand, and how they are influenced by tectonics. Gaining such insights is crucial for predicting the magnitude and location of future climate-induced geohazards in alpine regions. This project will consist of two tightly integrated PhD positions:
* PhD A: Quantifying Post-Glacial Erosion and Sediment Dynamics (main supervisor Duna Roda-Boluda, co-supervisor Benjamin Campforts).
: This project will employ a combination of well-established and innovative geochronological techniques, such as 10Be-derived erosion rates, tracer thermochronology, and novel in-situ 14C/10Be ratios as a proxy for landsliding. Samples will be collected on the Southern Alps of New Zealand across a gradient of tectonic and climatic conditions.
* PhD B: Developing a Next-Generation Landscape Evolution Model (main supervisor Benjamin Campforts, co-supervisor Duna Roda-Boluda).
: In this project, you will develop the POLISHED model—POst gLacIal Surface and geocHronological Evolution Dynamics—designed to simulate hillslope processes and fluvial dynamics during deglaciation, and to explicitly simulate the accumulation and transport of geochronological tracers and track sediment provenance. This project also includes a data collection field campaign in the Southern Alps of New Zealand.
Models and data will eventually be used to predict the impact of deglaciation on current mountain risk associated to climate change.
Support for the project includes a guaranteed monthly salary of 2.872 € before taxes (see “What we offer?” below for a full list of benefits), tuition fees, and funding for field work, analytical expenses, conferences, and travel. You would be joining a new research group in the Netherlands that integrates numerical and analytical techniques to study how environmental changes drive landscape evolution.
See also: https://workingat.vu.nl/vacancies/two-phd-positions-in-landscape-response-to-retreating-glaciers-amsterdam-1104676
Mountainous landscapes and geomorphological markers represent unique archives of past tectonic and climatic conditions. For instance, the steepness of river profiles has been used to decipher spatial gradients of long-term averaged tectonic uplift. Motivated by such broad implications, many field or modelling studies have investigated the impact of tectonic uplift on landscape dynamics and shape. Yet, tectonics and its effects on landscapes are not restricted to vertical uplift, and the roles of 1) horizontal displacement and 2) of earthquakes remain to be more systematically explored.
'''Horizontal displacement.''' Most fault types, including reverse, strike-slip and low-dipping normal faults, are associated with greater horizontal than vertical displacement rates. Many field investigations or studies suggest that horizontal displacements have profound impact on landscape dynamics by promoting river lateral mobility, divide migration, drainage capture and catchment elongation or compression. Yet, very few modelling studies have investigated this issue nor how horizontal displacement can lead to specific morphological markers.
'''Role of earthquakes.''' Over seismic timescales, fault activity can generally be described by a stick-slip behaviour alternating between phases of elastic stress build-up and earthquakes. Cluster of landslides triggered by earthquakes represent a major source of hazards in mountaineous areas. Over a longer time scale, the role of large magnitude earthquakes or storms on the evolution of landscapes and on the formation of geomorphological markers remains an open question. Landslides contribute to rapid erosion after large earthquakes or storms, but they also deliver large volume of sediment that can hinder river erosion and lead to cascade of geomorphological processes. The objective of this postdoctoral position is to use and develop numerical models to investigate the role of both horizontal tectonics and co-seismic landslides on landscape dynamics and on the building of morphological markers.
See for more information: https://filesender.renater.fr/?s=download&token=a0480338-94af-d393-ea08-6df7c06e37a6
Multiple PhD Positions (Fall 2026) in Sediment Transport & River Morphodynamics, Environmental Fluid Mechanics, and Hydraulic Engineering at CEE, UIUC
Professor Hongbo Ma’s research group in the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering (CEE) at the University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign (UIUC) is recruiting:
* '''1–2 fully funded PhD students (tuition + stipend), regular Fall 2026 semester start.'''
All applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until filled. UIUC PhD application deadline: December 1, 2025 (University deadline). Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to contact the advisor in advance of application submission.
'''About the PI and Research Group'''<br>
Prof. Hongbo Ma joined UIUC CEE as an Assistant Professor in June 2025. His research investigates sediment-laden flows and their geomorphic consequences, integrating:
* sediment transport physics and fluid mechanics
* morphodynamics of river–delta–submarine systems,
* and river hazards & management.
Prof. Ma has published as first/corresponding author in Science Advances, PNAS, Nature Communications, and over 40+ papers in leading journals. His work has been recognized by the AGU Luna B. Leopold Early Career Award and the AGU Robert P. Sharp Lecture Honor (2023). He currently serves as Associate Editor of JGR: Earth Surface and on the AGU Earth & Planetary Surface Processes Honors & Awards Committee.
UIUC is a top-ranked global research institution (U.S. News: Engineering #7, Civil Engineering #1, Environmental Engineering #3). The Urbana–Champaign community is welcoming, safe, affordable, and highly supportive of academic life.
'''Potential Research Areas for PhD Students'''<br>
(Research directions may be tailored to student interests)
* Hydraulics & River Morphodynamics
* Sediment-laden and Two-phase Environmental Fluid Mechanics
* Water Resources Systems & River Management
* Data-driven and Scientific Machine Learning in Geophysical Systems
'''Qualifications'''<br>
Minimum Requirements:
* Strong motivation, curiosity, and commitment to research.
* B.S. or M.S. in Civil/Environmental/Water Resources Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Earth/Geosciences, Physics (mechanics), or related fields.
* Experience in experiments, numerical modeling, and/or scientific programming.
Preferred Qualifications (one or more desirable):
* Background in fluid mechanics, sediment transport, or geomorphology.
* Experimental research experience (flume experiments, physical modeling).
* Programming proficiency (MATLAB, Python, Fortran/C++, etc.).
* Data analysis or ML-based modeling experience.
'''Application Instructions'''<br>
PhD Applicants: Please email the following in one PDF package to hongboma@illinois.edu with subject line: “2026 PhD Application – Your Full Name”: 1. CV / Resume; 2. Brief research statement (experience, skills, interests, and goals); 3 Transcripts (unofficial is acceptable initially); 4 Contact information for 3 references. Then submit the official UIUC Graduate College application by December 1, 2025.
Best!<br>
Hongbo<br>
Hongbo Ma<br>
Assistant Professor<br>
The Grainger College of Engineering<br>
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering<br>
2018 Civil Eng Hydrosystems Lab<br>
301 N Mathews Ave<br>
Urbana, IL 61801<br>
hongboma@illinois.edu<br>
bigmatton@gmail.com <br>
Google Scholar Citations (https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=ptoijOwAAAAJ&hl=en)<br>
Researchgate (https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Hongbo-Ma-2?ev=hdr_xprf)<br>
Associate Editor, Journal of Geophysical Research-Earth Surface<br>
Associate Editor, ARC Geophysical Research-a Diamond Open-Access Journal<br>
Multiple PhD and Postdoc Positions in Hydrology, Water Resources, and AI/ML at the University of Michigan – Ann Arbor
Professor Tiantian Yang’s research group in the School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS) at the University of Michigan – Ann Arbor, is recruiting:
* Two fully funded PhD students (tuition + stipend), regular Fall 2026 semester start
* Two postdoctoral researchers, beginning between January and April 2026 (flexible start date)
All applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until positions are filled. PhD applications are due by December 1, 2025 (University deadline), and please contact the PI/advisor prior to the deadline if interested.
Potential Candidate Research Areas of Interest:
* AI/ML for hydrology, water resources, and climate change
* Hydrologic Modeling, Flood Forecasting, Drought Monitoring
* Hydroclimatic extremes and changes: precipitation, snowmelt, floods, wildfires
* Large-scale water resources systems: reservoir operations, lakes/ponds management, small water system mapping, space optimization, water transferring project, water infrastructure risks analysis, and resilience against weather extremes.
* Climate change impacts on freshwater resources and adaptation strategies
More information: Google Scholar Profile: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=4D4Lfy4AAAAJ&hl=en
'''Qualifications'''<br>
Minimum requirements:
* PhD applicants must meet Rackham Graduate School admission minimum standards
* Background in hydrology, water resources, civil/water engineering, atmospheric science, AI/ML, or data science
* Strong academic motivation, creativity, and ability to work in a collaborative research environment
Preferred qualifications (one or more of the following):
* Experience with hydrologic/hydraulic models (Sac-SMA, VIC, WRF-Hydro, Noah-MP)
* AI/ML model development (LSTM, CNN, state space models, diffusion models, etc.)
* Large Scale Language Processing Model (LLM) and Agent Model
* Statistical/machine learning (e.g., Scikit-learn, PyTorch, image processing)
* High-performance computing (HPC) applications
* Geospatial data analysis, visualization, or GUI development
* Atmospheric model experience (WRF, MPAS, CESM, E3SM)
'''Application Instructions'''<br>
* PhD applicants: Please send (1) CV, (2) Transcripts (undergraduate and graduate, if applicable), (3) TOEFL/IELTS (required for international students, waived for domestic student), (4) GRE (optional), (5) Research statement (interests, skills, qualifications, and future research plan/goals), (5) Representative publications.
* Postdoctoral applicants: Please send (1) CV, (2) Representative publications, and (3) Statement of research interests and career goals over the next 3–5 years.
Please email materials to Dr. Tiantian Yang at:
* tiantian.yang@ou.edu
* Copy to (effective January 2026, no reply from this email): yangtt@umich.edu
My collaborator (Dr. Dawn Sumner) and I have a postdoctoral position available for a project at the interface of spatial ecology and geology (microbial spatial pattern formation in Antarctic lakes). Details are below. Please help us spread the word to anyone you know who may be interested! +
My department (Oceanography & Coastal Sciences) at LSU is hiring in the broad area of wetland science at the assistant/associate level, which may be of interest to folks on GilbertClub.
'''Assistant or Associate Professor of Wetland Science'''<br>
https://lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/LSU/job/1205-Energy-Coast-and-Environment-Building/Assistant-or-Associate-Professor-of-Wetland-Science_R00111418
Best,
Matt Hiatt<br>
associate professor<br>
dept. of oceanography & coastal sciences<br>
louisiana state university<br>
mhiatt1@lsu.edu<br>
Research Website: https://matthewhiatt.wixsite.com/coastalhydrolsu<br> +
My department at Southern Oregon University is currently hiring an Assistant Professor of Hydrology/ Geology/ Geomorphology. Would you share this posting with any folks who might be interested?
https://jobs.sou.edu/postings/11861
Thanks!
Dr. Chhaya Werner<br>
Assistant Professor of Environmental Science, Policy, & Sustainability<br>
Southern Oregon University<br>
https://chhayawerner.com<br>
1250 Siskiyou Blvd; Ashland OR 97520<br>
Desiree.Tullos@oregonstate.edu<br> +
My department is advertising for Department Chair, review of applications begins November 9th - https://www.auemployment.com/postings/41132.
Also, I am hiring a postdoc in Discipline Based Education Research in Geoscience or Mathematics. Full description below.
'''Discipline Based Education Post Doctoral Scholar'''<br>
'''College of Science and Mathematics'''<br>
'''Auburn University'''<br>
The Inclusive Design for Enhancing Active Learning in STEM (IDEALS) program aims to develop, implement, evaluate, test, and refine faculty professional development that pairs inclusive teaching strategies with active learning in undergraduate STEM courses. Each summer, a team of 15 IDEALS faculty fellows participate in a week-long workshop, introducing them to Backwards Design, the Transparency in Learning and Teaching framework, Active Learning strategies, and inclusive teaching pedagogy.
IDEALS is an NSF funded IUSE project which will research: (1) changes to teaching practice that faculty make because of the professional development program, (2) faculty perceptions of the impact of changes made, and (3) the impact of these changes on student engagement, sense of belonging, and success outcomes. See the award abstract for more information - https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=2236315.
We are hiring a postdoctoral scholar to collaborate on the project for 2 years, with a possible 3rd year extension. There are opportunities to teach undergraduate courses in the Postdoc’s area of expertise. The postdoc will take an active role in studying the impact of the IDEALS professional development program on faculty teaching practices. They are encouraged to develop their own independent education research program.
* The ideal applicant will be familiar with case study methodologies, or excited to grow their qualitative research skills in this area.
* Candidate must have a '''PhD in a geoscience or related discipline'''. OR candidate must have a '''PhD in mathematics or related discipline''' (if applicant has a math education PhD, then they must have a masters degree in mathematics).
'''About Auburn University:''' The College of Science and Mathematics (COSAM) at Auburn University is home to a cluster of discipline-based education researchers (DBER). Faculty with research focused on effective education and science communication are embedded in all five departments within the college. Additionally, IDEALS is a collaboration between COSAM and the Biggio Center for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning. The Biggio Center provides research-based training and support for teachers across Auburn University (https://biggio.auburn.edu/). The successful candidate will work closely with the Biggio Center and the COSAM DBER community.
If you would like to apply please email one or both of the project PIs, Dr. Stephanie Shepherd – slshepherd(at)auburn.edu and Dr. Melinda Lanius – melinda.lanius(at)auburn.edu. We would also be glad to provide more information or answer questions about the position.
'''To apply for the position''', please submit a cover letter detailing your interest in the position, a curriculum vita, and a statement of research interest and career goals through the following link - https://www.auemployment.com/postings/39386. Be sure to select Geosciences or Mathematics/Statistic in the supplemental questions. You are also encouraged to submit a DEI statement.
Stephanie L. Shepherd, Ph.D.<br>
Associate Professor<br>
Dept. of Geosciences<br>
Auburn University <br>
Auburn, AL 36849<br>
