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New York University's Hydrologic Systems Group is looking for a postdoctoral researcher who would like to engage in large-scale flood risk analysis of New York State's culvert infrastructure serving thousands of small, mostly headwater, catchments over an area of ~141,000 square kilometers. It is a very exciting position if you wish to do impactful scientific work that directly informs design and operational decisions.
This position is supported by a project funded by the New York State Department of Transportation and is initially available for one year, with the possibility of extension contingent on the availability of new funding. The successful candidate will proactively collaborate with our computational team working on this project, which consists of two PhD researchers and one postdoctoral researcher.
Prior research experience in one or more of the following areas is desirable:
* Scalable flood inundation modeling
* Impact-based flood forecasting
* Stormwater infrastructure design under uncertainty
For more details, you may check out our research related to the previous project deliverables, which is now available as a preprint: https://www.researchsquare.com/article/rs-7992198/latest
The position will also involve providing teaching assistance for one university course each semester.
To apply, please email your CV and cover letter to Omar Wani. We will start contacting suitable candidates in February. The position can begin in May 2026 or at a mutually agreed-upon date.
(email: omarwani@nyu.edu, website: https://engineering.nyu.edu/faculty/omar-wani)
Please share this information with any researchers in your network who may be interested.
Thank you very much!
Kind regards,<br>
Omar
Dr. Omar Wani <br>
Asst. Professor <br>
Hydrologic Systems Group<br>
Dept. of Civil and Urban Engineering<br>
New York University, USA<br>
website: https://engineering.nyu.edu/faculty/omar-wani +
New Zealand has an exciting and diverse coastline with complex problems that attract top-level international researchers. We have 7 fully funded PhD positions available, starting after July 2019, at the University of Auckland, University of Otago, University of Waikato or Victoria University of Wellington, in collaboration with the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA). These projects are funded by the programme “Adapting to New Zealand’s Dynamic Coastal Hazards” within the “Resilience Challenge” National Science Challenge https://resiliencechallenge.nz/. The overarching aim of the Resilience Challenge is to develop and apply new scientific solutions to transform our resilience to New Zealand’s wide diversity of natural hazards. This Challenge was started in 2015, and the advertised PhD projects are part of the 5-year Phase II (a continuation of the Phase I ‘Living at the Edge’ Programme). The coastal research programme (‘Adapting to New Zealand’s Dynamic Coastal Hazards’) in Phase II aims to resolve fundamental science and policy questions faced by coastal communities around Aotearoa-New Zealand regarding uncertain coastal hazard futures.
Our immediate need is for 4 PhD students in coastal change and coastal flooding, starting in mid-2019.
Two University of Auckland PhD projects will focus on the Coastal Change sub-theme with AProf Mark Dickson and Dr Murray Ford. Enquiries and applications: coasts@auckland.ac.nz
'''Project 1''': Satellite-based coastal-change detection. Desirable skills/experience: remote sensing, programming, Google Earth Engine, computer science.
'''Project 2''': Quantifying coastal-change patterns. Desirable skills/experience: GIS, remote sensing, geomorphology.
Two University of Waikato PhD projects will be in the Coastal Flooding sub-theme with Prof Karin Bryan, Dr Scott Stephens (NIWA) and Dr Shari Gallop. Enquiries and applications: Karin.bryan@waikato.ac.nz
'''Project 3''': Estuarine flooding predictors. Desirable skills/experience: Computer programming, coastal processes/engineering
'''Project 4''': Influence of human–climate interactions on coastal flood hazard and risk. Desirable skills/experience: Numerical modelling with Delft3D, coastal processes/engineering
Information on applying for one of these projects is provided at the bottom of this advertisement.
In addition to the projects outlined above we are also looking for 3 PhD students in coastal change and adaptation, to start in 2020/21.
'''PhD project 5''' will be based at the University of Otago focussing on coastal-change drivers on vegetated dune coasts with AProf Mike Hilton & AProf Mark Dickson. Enquiries: coasts@auckland.ac.nz.
'''PhD project 6''' will be based at Victoria University of Wellington with Dr Judy Lawrence and Dr Rob Bell (NIWA): Methodologies for enabling adaptation to imminent risk from sea-level rise and for addressing the ongoing rise in risk for coastal areas. Enquiries: judy.lawrence@vuw.ac.nz. PhD project 7 will be based at the University of Auckland with Dr Colin Whittaker and Dr Rob Bell: Versatile adaptation of coastal roading infrastructure. Enquiries: Rob.Bell@niwa.co.nz
To apply for one of these projects, please send a CV, covering letter, degree certificates and evidence of English proficiency (e.g. IELTS or TOEFL) to the emails provided above (please send as a single document, pdf preferred). Your covering letter should outline the project you are interested in, your suitability for the project and the skills you can contribute. Please include contact details of two academic referees in your CV. If you are interested in more than one project, please apply for your first preference only and indicate your interest in other projects in the cover letter. If you are a successful candidate for funding, you will still need to apply for acceptance into the PhD programme at the University where the PhD project is hosted. Note that in general, an MSc or BSc(Hons) with a research component (thesis) that is more than a quarter a year (ideally more than a half) of their study is needed to gain access to a PhD programme within New Zealand.
Positions will remain open until filled.
New Zealand landscapes are continuously sculpted over time, partially erased and over-written through tectonic, climate and ecosystem dynamics, and in recent centuries have experienced Anthropogenic influences. The Anthropocene age in which we live signifies human impacts on Earth systems including landscapes, and understanding past and current processes enables forecasting of future long-term landscape evolution. Current infrastructure resilience research addresses how fast-onset hazards disrupt infrastructure and communities, however there has been little research on how landscape evolution impacts long-lived infrastructure systems, nor how this understanding may inform strategic infrastructure development. There are current assessments of climate impacts on New Zealand’s coastal heritage, but whole-of-landscape approaches would broaden understanding of landscape evolution effects on heritage sites. Holistic understanding of long-term landscape evolution processes also aligns with Indigenous concepts of and relationships with landscapes, lending justification to deep-time approaches to landscape management. This PhD research project will model spatio-temporal evolution of selected landscapes of cultural relevance to Indigenous Māori tribes. Quantitative terrain analysis will characterize modern landscapes, and CSDMS tools will model future evolution under different land use and climate scenarios. Selected landscapes will contain: a) current or proposed critical infrastructure systems; b) geological/geomorphic features of importance to Māori; c) anthropogenic/archaeological landscape features. Community engagement and local knowledge will inform study area selection. Modelling will determine conditions and timeframes that erosion and sedimentation impact infrastructure and natural/anthropogenic landscape features. Results will inform optimal strategic infrastructure development and long-term management of heritage sites and landscapes.
The ideal candidate will have excellent Python coding and Geographic Information Systems skills, be familiar with the suite of CSDMS tools, and have an interest in geovisualization including animations tailored to general audiences.
The position will remain open until filled by the best candidate. Those interested can contact Dr Matthew Hughes to discuss further: matthew.hughes@canterbury.ac.nz
Northwest Hydraulic Consultants (NHC) is looking for full-time entry level water resource engineers and fluvial geomorphologists out of our Sacramento, California office. NHC is an international firm of consulting civil engineers and geoscientists providing professional services for the development, management, and protection of water resources. We have an immediate opening for a position to assist in river engineering, restoration, geomorphic studies, sedimentation engineering and hydraulic design projects.
Applicants should have a minimum of a Bachelor's with 3 years of experience or Master's degree. The applicants should be self-motivated individuals with a demonstrated ability to work independently and to prioritize multiple tasks to meet tight deadlines. Demonstrated report preparation and client liaison capabilities are required, along with solid computer skills (hydrologic models, numerical analysis, CAD, and office productivity software). Experience with instrumentation, developing plan sets and field data collection are assets.
The successful candidates will demonstrate a commitment to high quality, client service, and excellent communication and organizational skills, and will be expected to use his/her skills to improve the quality and efficiency of our products. In return, NHC offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, including annual merit-based bonuses, and the opportunity for ownership within the firm. Most importantly, NHC offers the opportunity to work with like-minded individuals in an independent and specialized firm on technically challenging and satisfying real-world projects.
If interested please reach out to me via email (bmcdaniel@nhcweb.com)
More information on NHC can be found at www.nhcweb.com
Thanks,<br>
Brady
Brady McDaniel PE, Principal Engineer +
Northwest Hydraulic Consultants is looking for a fluvial geomorphologist with at least five years of post-undergraduate experience to be based out of our Washington State branch (office locations in Seattle, Olympia, and Bellingham). The successful candidate will work closely with engineers and scientists on geomorphic, hydraulic, sediment transport, and hydrologic analyses as well as watershed-scale planning and river engineering design. They will typically work as part of a project team, with project management and senior review responsibilities, and be involved in 2 to 5 projects at a given time. Work assignments may include field assessment of streams and rivers; data analysis; numerical hydrologic, hydraulic, and sediment transport modeling; and preparation of geoscience maps and reports.
NHC is an independent, employee-owned firm of consulting engineers and geoscientists providing specialist services for the development, management, and protection of water resources. NHC’s success has always depended on creative and productive employees. We celebrate and welcome a diverse community of employees and foster their professional development and well-being. NHC is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Interested candidates should apply through our website, www.nhcweb.com, where more details describing the team and position are available.
Best Regards,<br>
Andrew<br>
Andrew Nelson, M.Sc., L.G.; Associate, Geomorphologist<br>
northwest hydraulic consultants<br>
12787 Gateway Drive S.; Seattle, WA 98168; United States <br>
anelson@nhcweb.com; www.nhcweb.com<br> +
Northwest Hydraulic Consultants is looking for a full-time fluvial geomorphologist out of our Sacramento, California office. Northwest Hydraulic Consultants (NHC) is an international firm of consulting civil engineers and geoscientists providing professional services for the development, management, and protection of water resources. We have an immediate opening for a geomorphologist to assist in river engineering, restoration, geomorphic studies, sedimentation engineering and hydraulic design projects.
Applicants should have a minimum of a Bachelor's with 5 years of experience or Master's degree. Applicants with experience from junior to senior level are welcome to apply. The applicants should be self-motivated individuals with a demonstrated ability to work independently and to prioritize multiple tasks to meet tight deadlines. Demonstrated report preparation and client liaison capabilities are required, along with solid computer skills (hydrologic models, numerical analysis, CAD, and office productivity software). Experience with instrumentation, developing plan sets and field data collection are assets.
The successful candidates will demonstrate a commitment to high quality, client service, and excellent communication and organizational skills, and will be expected to use his/her skills to improve the quality and efficiency of our products. In return, NHC offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, including annual merit-based bonuses, and the opportunity for ownership within the firm. Most importantly, NHC offers the opportunity to work with like-minded individuals in an independent and specialized firm on technically challenging and satisfying real-world projects.
If interested please reach out to me via email (bmcdaniel@nhcweb.com)
More information on NHC can be found at https://www.nhcweb.com
Thanks,<br>
Brady
Brady McDaniel PE - Principal Engineer<br>
northwest hydraulic consultants<br>
2600 Capitol Ave, Ste 140; Sacramento, CA 95816; United States <br>
Tel: (916) 371-7400, Ext. 1102<br>
bmcdaniel@nhcweb.com; https://www.nhcweb.com
On behalf of Courtney Harris, I would like to announce a postdoc position in Sediment Transport Modeling at Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS). Below is the wording for the announcement:
"Post-Doc Position in Sediment Transport Modeling at Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS):
This position would involve work on two projects. The post-doc would be part of the large National Academies’ funded MissDelta program led by LSU and Tulane. The VIMS’ group will work on the model for dispersal of sediment offshore of the Mississippi Birdfoot delta. The post-doc will also work on a coupled sediment transport, hydrodynamic, and wave model to investigate the impacts of a sand mining operation on nearby ecological resources.
The position is posted at https://jobs.wm.edu/postings/59169
Questions? Contact Courtney Harris (ckharris@vims.edu) at VIMS. "
Thank you,<br>
Dongxiao
Dongxiao Yin <br>
Postdoctoral Research Associate <br>
Coastal and Ocean Processes Section <br>
Virginia Institute of Marine Science <br> +
On behalf of Professor Chris Soulsby, University of Aberdeen, Scotland UK, please note the exciting position in Hydrology: https://www.timeshighereducation.com/unijobs/listing/154039/lecturer-senior-lecturer-in-global-hydrology-and-water-security-/?LinkSource=PremiumListing
The University of Aberdeen seeks to strengthen its contribution to the research evidence base needed to achieve this by appointing a highly motivated, research-focused Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Global Hydrology 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 observation and modelling approaches 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. This broad remit would apply at both Lecturer and Senior Lecturer levels, though the expected levels of experience and achievement would be greater for the latter.
The successful candidate will have an outstanding emerging or existing research profile in global hydrology and water security with a commitment to publication in leading international scientific and water resource journals. You will have a PhD in hydrology 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 Rivers 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 a 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 (£40,792 - £48,676 per annum). For appointment made at Senior Lecturer level, salary will be at the appropriate point on the Grade 8 salary scale (£51,360 - £58,089 per annum) and negotiable with placement according to qualifications and experience.
For further information on various staff benefits and policies please visit www.abdn.ac.uk/staffnet/working-here
Online application forms are available at http://www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs
The closing date for receipt of applications is 12 May 2019
On behalf of colleagues at the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, National University of Singapore, I would like to share two exciting postdoctoral (Research Fellow) opportunities:
* Hydrological Modelling – Focused on runoff generation, process-based and physics-informed modelling, and climate/urbanization scenarios.
* Machine Learning for Hydro-Meteorological Applications – Targeting convective rainfall prediction using physics-informed ML and advanced sensing technologies.
Both positions offer a 24-month contract (renewable), excellent working conditions, and competitive salaries. Screening begins April 30, 2025, and the positions will remain open until filled.
For further details on qualifications, responsibilities, and the application procedure, please refer to the attached PDF files. +
On the market for a post-doc? Doug Edmonds and I are searching for a post-doc to join the vibrant surface process community in Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at Indiana University-Bloomington. The successful candidate will work on an NSF funded project using machine learning and lidar to understand tree throw signatures and associated critical zone processes in forested landscapes. As part of the project, the post-doc will build skills in machine learning on high performance machines (https://itnews.iu.edu/articles/2020/IU-unveils-supercomputer-Big-Red-200%20-.php) and also utilize our lidar drone (https://eri.iu.edu/news-and-events/_news/archive/2020/20200901-iu-researchers-deploy-drone-to-study-aftermath-of-michigan-dam-failures.html). Expected start is listed as June 1, 2023, but this is negotiable. Application deadline is January 9th.
We will be at AGU and happy to meet to discuss further.
Official job posting here: https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/14379
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Sincerely,<br>
Brian
Brian J. Yanites <br>
Associate Professor<br>
Robert R. Shrock Professor of Surficial and Sedimentary Geology<br>
Director of Undergraduate Studies<br>
Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences<br>
Indiana University-Bloomington<br>
byanites@indiana.edu<br>
website: https://geomorphology.earth.indiana.edu/<br> +
Once again the HydroAnalytics research group (https://sites.google.com/view/utexas-hydro-analytics?usp=sharing) at the UT-Austin Bureau of Economic Geology is hiring several research positions, including a Postdoctoral Fellow and Water Resources Analyst.
The Bureau of Economic Geology is a research institute hosted by the Jackson School of Geosciences at the University of Texas at Austin.
We are looking to expand our research group, including fieldwork and other analytics related to water resources, groundwater flow, water quality, recharge and other aspects of the water cycle that influence long-term water resource availability.
See quick descriptions and links pasted below. We are hoping to fill these positions as early as possible. Candidates can apply using the links below. We really look forward to hearing from you!
Thanks!<br>
John Malito
'''Postdoctoral Fellow in Water Systems (https://utaustin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UTstaff/job/Postdoctoral-Fellow-in-Water-Systems_R_00035575)<br>'''
This position will be a key member of a team largely focused on conducting a research program intended to assemble and synthesize a full suite of Texas water resource/system data in order to: (a) assess the impact of historical drought on water resources/systems, (b) consider prospective drought scenario impacts, and (c) evaluate drought risk and resilience. This research program is anticipated to yield significant insights for Texas water resource management and planning processes as well as to provide a strong foundation for further research projects.
'''Water Resources Analyst (1) (https://utaustin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UTstaff/details/Water-Resources-Analyst_R_00035429)'''<br>
This position will ultimately see many opportunities for a wide range of research activities but, in service to the Bureau’s role as the state geological survey, a strong focus on Texas water systems and resources is expected. Initially, this position will be a key member of a team conducting a research program intended to assemble and synthesize a full suite of Texas water resource/systems data in order to: (a) assess the impact of historical drought on water resources/systems, (b) consider prospective drought scenario impacts, and (c) evaluate drought risk and resilience. This research program is anticipated to yield significant insights for Texas water resource management and planning processes as well as provide a strong foundation for further research projects.
'''Water Resources Analyst (2) (https://utaustin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UTstaff/details/Water-Resources-Analyst_R_00035433-1)<br>'''
This position will ultimately see many opportunities for a wide range of research activities but, in service to the Bureau’s role as the state geological survey, a strong focus on Texas water systems and resources is expected. Initially, this position will be a key member of a team conducting a research program intended to assemble and synthesize a full suite of Texas water resource/systems data in order to: (a) assess the impact of historical drought on water resources/systems, (b) consider prospective drought scenario impacts, and (c) evaluate drought risk and resilience. This research program is anticipated to yield significant insights for Texas water resource management and planning processes as well as provide a strong foundation for further research projects.
John Malito<br>
Research Scientist Associate III<br>
Bureau of Economic Geology<br>
University of Texas at Austin<br>
J.J. Pickle Research Campus, Bldg. 130<br>
10100 Burnet Rd.<br>
Austin, TX 78758-4445<br>
One PhD position is now open at the University of Trento (Italy), Center Agriculture Food Environment (C3A), School in AgriFood and Environmental Sciences https://www.centro3a.unitn.it/en/650/agrifood-and-environmental-sciences.
The position is supported by a grant co-financed by DICAM and Hypermeteo (https://www.hypermeteo.com/).
Project title: Development and testing of new parameterisation schemes and downscaling procedures for high-resolution numerical weather prediction and reanalysis.
Code: ENVI11.
Advisors: Prof. Dino Zardi (C3A/DICAM), Dr. Gianluca Ferrari (Hypermeteo).
Application deadline: 24 August 2021 16:00 CEST.
'''Research topic:'''<br>
The research project goals include implementing a set of modelling and data analysis algorithms aimed at producing datasets representative of past and future state of the atmosphere, from local to global scale, especially for those meteorological variables that have the most significant impact on the economic activities and society.
In particular, the project aims at improving the performance of simulations from existing numerical weather prediction models through a three-fold approach:
# development and testing of innovative parameterizations of physical processes within the adopted numerical weather prediction models;
# improvement of initial and boundary conditions of model runs through the assimilation of data from a variety of observations (e. g. surface temperature, surface wind strength and direction, soil moisture content, vertical profiles of temperature and
winds, etc.);
# development and testing of suitable ex-post downscaling techniques for refined estimate of model output or evaluation of subgrid-scale processes.
'''Research team and environment:'''<br>
the research team will involve researchers from the Research Unit "Meteoclimatology of agricultural and forest systems and vegetation-atmosphere-climate interactions" at the Center Agriculture Food Environment (C3A) and from the Atmospheric Atmospheric Physics Group at the Department of Civil Environmental Engineering (DICAM) at the University of Trento, as well as from Hypermeteo.
Further cooperation is foreseen with other research bodies and universities, in Italy and abroad.
'''Recommended skills:'''<br>
Sound background in atmospheric and climate sciences.
Experience in the treatment and analysis of meteo-climatic data.
Skills in numerical modelling, in particular with weather and climate prediction models.
More information about the call:
https://www.unitn.it/en/ateneo/80909/announcement-of-selection
Submission of applications at:
https://www.unitn.it/en/apply/dott
One PhD student position is available in Prof. Giuseppe Mascaro’s (https://mascaro.engineering.asu.edu/) research group beginning Fall 2022. The student will work on a project funded by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers that is part of the Network for Engineering with Nature (N-EWN https://ewn.erdc.dren.mil/?page_id=112) program. The position will focus on two main areas:
# Quantifying the utility of climate models to predict occurrence and magnitude of seasonal flood events upstream of reservoirs.
# Applying hydrologic and hydraulic models to simulate the impacts of different scenarios of water release from the reservoir to ultimately identify optimal areas for managed aquifer recharge (MAR).
A M.S. degree in hydrology, water resources, or civil engineering or work experience in the field are preferred. The position will involve modeling, programming, statistical analysis, and collaboration with computer scientists. Prior experience in these areas is highly desirable. Prior to applying, interested students should contact Dr. Mascaro at gmascaro@asu.edu and attach a CV, along with a statement of research interests/motivation for the position.
Thanks,<br>
Giuseppe
Dr. Giuseppe Mascaro<br>
Assistant Professor<br>
School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment<br>
Arizona State University<br>
E-mail: gmascaro@asu.edu<br>
Office: ISTB4, Room 395C, Tempe, AZ<br> +
One Postdoc/PhD position is available at the Saint Anthony Falls Laboratory (SAFL) and the Department of Civil, Environmental and Geo- Engineering at the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities. The position will be funded by the NASA’s global precipitation measurement program and needs to be focused on the state-of-the-art research and development on data assimilation of satellite precipitation into a coupled land-atmosphere model for improved forecasts of mesoscale convective systems. The project involves developing low-order models for precipitation moist processes through modern machine learning tools and extension of the previous research of the team on the ensemble Riemannian data assimilation over the Wasserstein space. Candidates with interests on working at the intersection of land-atmosphere modeling, remote sensing, data assimilation, statistics, optimization, and machine learning are encouraged to apply. The project will provide a unique opportunity to exchange ideas with the NASA’s precipitation science team.
For consideration, please submit only your CV to Ardeshir Ebtehaj (ebtehaj@umn.edu). The CV must include a list of at least 2 references.
Good wishes,<br>
Ardeshir Ebtehaj<br>
Assistant Professor<br>
Associate Editor, AMS Journal of Hydrometeorology<br>
Saint Anthony Falls Laboratory<br>
Department of Civil, Environmental, and Geo-Engineering<br>
University of Minnesota Twin Cities<br>
e-mail: ebtehaj@umn.edu<br>
Website: http://umn.edu/home/ebtehaj<br> +
One fully funded PhD grant is available at the Department of Civil Environmental and Mechanical Engineering of the University of Trento (PhD course in Civil, Environmental and Mechanical Engineering) focusing on:
"Understanding the effects of Bedrock Fractures and Weathering on critical zone hillslope hydrology and stability"
The research project will be in collaboration with Professor Seulgi Moon (University of California, Los Angeles) and Dr. PhD. Dino Bellugi (University of California, Berkeley).
Details on the research topic are available below and at the following link (https://www.unitn.it/alfresco/download/workspace/SpacesStore/63aef7b9-163e-4ee0-8ec3-a270abdcd8f8/research%20subjects-37-ICAM_def.pdf; check Scholarship A2 in the research subjects list, reference person: Giuseppe Formetta).
Coding and spatial data management skills are desired.
Applications should be submitted online by July 23 at 16:00 CET at: https://www.unitn.it/en/ateneo/1954/announcement-of-selection
Giuseppe Formetta
Title: '''Understanding the Effects of Bedrock Fractures and Weathering on critical zone hillslope hydrology and stability'''
Earth’s Critical Zone is the thin outer layer of our planet from the top of the tree canopy to the bottom of water aquifers that supports almost all human activity. The critical zone is experiencing changes from growth in human population, wealth and climatic changes. Understanding, predicting and managing all the processes occurring in this important part of earth is crucial to predict and adapt to the intensification of extreme events and climate change. For example, landslides present one of the greatest geologic hazards that currently threaten human society and infrastructure (e.g. review in Sidle and Ochiai, 2006). Extreme precipitation caused more than 9,500 landslides resulting in more than 29,000 casualties globally since 2007 (Kirschbaum et al., 2010), with over $10 billion in infrastructure and property damage (Bowman, 2015).
In this project we aim to explore and quantify: i) the hydrological controls of surface and subsurface processes on water redistribution within the earth critical zone, and ii) the interactions/feedbacks between subsurface water and the underlying bedrock (topographic stress, weathering structures, and fractures), with the ultimate goal of improving landslide hazard (timing, location, size, and abundance) prediction. We will explore subsurface saturation and pore pressure development within the critical zone, and at the boundaries of soil and bedrock layers, developing and using a novel 3D hydrologic model. It will simulate the 3D surface-groundwater response to rainfall by routing water into spatially varying layers with different hydraulic conductivity and will be validated in natural landscapes with measurable data. The project is carried out in collaboration with University California Los Angeles (in the person of Professor Seulgi Moon) and will involve sharing of measured data and models.
One year position (hopefully extensible to two or three years) for working on the Po Project is open at the University of Trento, Department of Civil, Environmental and Mechanical Engineering. Information about the project can be found at:
http://abouthydrology.blogspot.com/2022/10/the-po-project.html
We search for a skilled candidate able to boost the work on the project and eventually start new researchers among the various challenging research lines which were better defined in the so called DARTH4MED project:
http://abouthydrology.blogspot.com/2021/12/darth4med-digital-earth-twin-of.html
PI of the Project are Riccardo Rigon (riccardo.rigon@unitn.it) and Giuseppe Formetta (giuseppe.formetta@unitn.it). Please do not hesitate to ask for information and clarifications and note that we encourage to apply also to students who do not have yet discussed their Ph.D. Thesis.
The call details are at:
https://www.unitn.it/en/ateneo/bando/76801/department-dicam-call-for-the-selections-for-the-awarding-of-no-1-research-fellowship-decree-no-4072
The net salary is around 1700 Euro/Months. Other submitted projects, including the already mentioned DARTH4MED are synergic to the this project and they could provide further financial support for the next years. An ideal reference for the framework used in the project is the paper on Digital eARth Twins of Hydrology (DARTHs) recently published on HESS
https://hess.copernicus.org/articles/26/4773/2022/hess-26-4773-2022-discussion.html
Riccardo Rigon +
Open Position: PhD Graduate Research Assistant<br>
Department: Civil and Environmental Engineering<br>
Focus Area: Stormwater Green Infrastructure<br>
Financial Support: Full Tuition Coverage and Monthly Stipend for 3 Years <br>
Start Date: Summer or Fall 2019 <br>
We are seeking doctoral research assistants to pursue their studies in Civil and Environmental Engineering with a focus on stormwater green infrastructure and sediment transport, and perform research on related projects. The candidate should have their MS in Civil Engineering or related field, with a strong interest in geotechnical and water resources engineering. Relevant professional experience is beneficial, but not required.
The position is funded through the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. The projects combine elements of geotechnical and water resource engineering to investigate the sustainability and resilience of green infrastructure. The position provides tuition coverage and a monthly stipend. There will also be opportunities to gain teaching experience and participate in volunteer programs.
The Villanova Center for Resilient Water Systems (VCRWS) has the mission to engage with society to create resilient engineered solutions for global water challenges. Villanova University is a national university with doctoral and master's programs. The VCRWS presently has several research projects related to urban hydrology and stormwater green infrastructure and are seeking to fill multiple positions in addition to this advertisement. If you are interested in any of these positions, please email Dr. Virginia Smith (virginia.smith@villanova.edu) and Dr. Kristin Sample-Lord (kristin.sample-lord@villanova.edu) with a copy of your resume and transcript (unofficial is sufficient).
Potential graduate students will be required to apply to the degree program prior to commitment. http://www1.villanova.edu/villanova/engineering/grad/admission/apply.html
Dr. Virginia Smith<br>
Assistant Professor<br>
143 Tolentine Hall <br>
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering<br>
Villanova University<br>
800 E Lancaster Ave<br>
Villanova, PA, 19085<br>
Open call for 5 PhD positions at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU).
The positions are within the strategic research area Ocean and Coast, which focuses on societal challenges related to the open ocean, coastal areas with their fjords and coastal communities, rivers and lakes, the water cycle, and water more generally. The Arctic faces particular challenges that will also be emphasized.
Details can be found here: https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/277895/announcement-of-up-to-five-phd-positions
I believe hydrologists reading this newsletter may be or know good candidates for these positions.
When applying for a PhD position, the candidates must develop a '''project outline''' in close collaboration with the intended main supervisor.
The project outline must introduce a new interdisciplinary approach to the research question and societal challenge being addressed, as well as a reflection on how this approach contributes to filling knowledge gaps and generating solutions that can make a difference.
I am available to discuss research proposals related to '''water browning''', a ubiquitous process that is raising concerns for its impacts on human water uses, aquatic ecosystems productivity, and the land carbon sink. The water browning issue intersects various scientific fields and is talked over by policy makers and practitioners because of its environmental relevance.
Leveraging expertise across disciplines (hydrology and biogeochemistry), we recently suggested (https://pubs.acs.org/doi/full/10.1021/acs.estlett.4c00939) that ongoing changes in the hydrology of northern environments are intensifying the export of dissolved organic carbon from landscape to rivers and lakes, fjords and the ocean, thus promoting water browning. I am available to discuss projects that builds on these findings.
The project may be also related to '''peatland restoration'''. Ambitious plans for restoring peatlands may indeed modify the way landscapes retain, turn and release water and biogeochemical elements. These changed conditions may mobilize the organic carbon available in the superficial layers of formerly drained peatlands, eventually altering (and - at least initially – increasing) the fluxes of organic carbon from land to water bodies.
If you are interested in the topics and positions, feel free to get in touch with me at stefano.basso@ntnu.no, attaching a short CV and a max 1-page outline of your project idea.
Thank you!
Stefano
Open researcher position in Hydrology (postdoc level) at the University of Bonn. This position (initially 2-years) is for career development. It is expected to pursue your own research interesst/agenda and to contribute to teaching in Geography. If you have any question, please contact me via mail julian.klaus@uni-bonn.de
Below you find the link to the German and English versions of the open position:
https://www.geographie.uni-bonn.de/Stellenausschreibung_Deutsch_WiMi_Hydrologie_Bonn.pdf and
https://www.geographie.uni-bonn.de/Openposition_Research_assistant_HydrologyBonn.pdf +
Oregon State University, the University of Washington, and several other regional partners, have recently initiated the Cascadia Coastlines and Peoples Hazards Research Hub (Cascadia CoPes Hub) focused on increasing coastal resiliency among communities in the US Pacific Northwest. We are seeking a Postdoctoral scholar to participate in this convergent coastal hazards research project focused on the impacts, and adaptation measures that mitigate, both chronic (climate change induced) and acute (seismic induced) coastal hazards within Cascadia (Mendocino County, CA to the Salish Sea, WA). The successful candidate will join a cohort of several postdocs spread across partner institutions who will work collaboratively on a wide range of project components from seismic hazards to coastal inundation to community planning and engagement. '''The Postdoctoral Scholar in Alternative Coastal Futures Modeling''' will assist, under the direction of their mentor(s), with the following activities:
Refine, calibrate, and implement, at select sites within the Cascadia region, the spatially explicit, agent-based, alternative coastal futures forecasting tool, Envision (Bolte et al., 2007; Lipiec et al. 2018; Mills et al 2018).
Process model data output and co-developed coastal community resilience metrics to explore a range of alternative coastal futures.
Develop visualizations of model output to communicate results to a diverse array of coastal stakeholders.
Along with the rest of the postdoctoral scholar cohort involved in the Cascadia CoPes Hub, the Scholar will serve as a Coastal Research Community Liaison to identify additional research needs and support science co-production, translation, and outreach. We see the role of Coastal Research Community Liaison critical to the success of the research conducted by all Hub researchers.
It is expected that this research will lead to one or more published peer reviewed journal articles that will be co-authored by the candidate and mentor as well as other products.
This postdoctoral scholar position is a full-time 1.00 FTE, 12-month, fixed term professional faculty position. Reappointment for an additional 1 -2 years is possible depending upon annual review. The position will be housed in the Department of Biological and Ecological Engineering or the College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences at Oregon State University.
'''Minimum/Required Qualifications:'''
* PhD (at the time of appointment) in Computer Science, Coastal Engineering, Oceanography, * Coastal Geology, Civil Engineering, or related field.
* Excellent programming capabilities.
* Strong technical writing and communication skills.
* Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
'''Preferred Qualifications:'''
* Experience and skill working in the C++ (or similar) and Python programming languages.
* Knowledge and experience working in coastal hazards projects
* Knowledge and experience with coupled natural human system models
* Experience and interest in community engagement, co-production, and transdisciplinary science
'''Timeline and Application'''
Applications will be considered until the position is filled. A complete application will be a single PDF document containing:
* Letter of interest describing how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this postdoctoral position (1 – 2 pages).
* Research statement that highlights your research accomplishments and describes your next steps (1 – 2 pages).
* Curriculum Vitae (no length restriction).
* Names and contact information of three references (1 page).
Direct inquiries to peter.ruggiero@oregonstate.edu. To apply for this opportunity, submit a complete application via e-mail to Peter Ruggiero or John Bolte at john.bolte@oregonstate.edu.
Thanks very much for your attention and please forward to any interested parties.
Peter R.
