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Position: Postdoctoral Associate in Marine Ecosystem Modeling
Location: Hybrid-remote at University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Salary: $50,000-$60,000, commensurate with experience
Apply By: Open until filled
Start Date: As soon as possible
Direct Link: https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/530061
Description: We are seeking a highly motivated post-doctoral researcher to develop ecosystem models and analyses to support fisheries management decisions. Join a growing lab, where we develop advanced population and ecosystem models to address real-world challenges in fisheries and natural resource management. Our work is highly quantitative and applied, and seeks to understand how fish stocks and marine ecosystems respond to fishing and environmental change. In doing so, we aim to bridge the gap between ecosystem science, stock assessment, and management, while also advancing ecological theories and concepts. We hope to recruit postdoctoral associates and students with broad interests in marine ecology, ecosystem modeling, fisheries stock assessment, food web ecology, species distribution modeling, applied mathematics, and fisheries management.
The postdoctoral associate will have the opportunity to work on one or more high-profile projects, including: assessing ecosystem impacts of red tides on the West Florida Shelf; developing spatially explicit models to support management of Atlantic menhaden; investigating declines in reef fish abundance in the U.S. South Atlantic region; and coupling marine ecosystem models with ocean climate models. The successful candidate will grow their professional network by working within a diverse, multidisciplinary group of collaborators consisting of marine ecosystem modelers, ecologists, stock assessment scientists, physical oceanographers, biogeochemical modelers, fisheries monitoring program leaders, federal and state fisheries managers, and commercial/recreational fishery stakeholders. The postdoctoral associate will also have the opportunity to help recruit and mentor graduate students. Funding is available for 5 years.
Responsibilities: We invite applicants for a full-time postdoctoral associate to be held at the University of Florida’s Nature Coast Biological Station, with offices located on UF’s main campus in Gainesville and on the Gulf of Mexico in Cedar Key. Hybrid work locations can be accommodated. Responsibilities of the postdoctoral associate may include, but are not limited to, analyzing large datasets on fish, habitat, and water quality; updating and maintaining existing ecosystem models; developing new models and statistical analyses; developing web applications (rShiny); maintaining code through Github; presenting results at management meetings and professional conferences; mentoring graduate students; data management; and preparing scientific publications, grant reports, and outreach materials.
Minimum Qualifications:
• A Doctorate degree (PhD) in an environmental science such as marine science, fisheries, ecology, oceanography, or related fields.
• Interest in fisheries ecology, marine ecosystem modeling, species distribution modeling, and mathematical modeling with applications to natural resource management.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively to meet project deliverables.
• Must be proficient in R.
• Written and oral communication skills, demonstrated by publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at professional conferences.
• A commitment to foster inclusion and working relationships with colleagues from diverse backgrounds, cultures, nationalities, and identities.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Knowledge and experience with ecosystem and food web models, fish population dynamic models and stock assessment, species distribution models, and geospatial analysis of large fisheries and environmental datasets
• Experience working in collaborative, multidisciplinary projects and interacting with resource managers.
• Experience with the Ecopath and Ecosim software is preferred.
• Experience developing R shiny apps and open science tools (GitHub).
• Experience in linear and non-linear modeling (GLMs, GAMs), spatial-temporal data analysis, and analysis of gridded spatial data.
• Familiarity with the Gulf of Mexico marine ecosystem.
• Experience in project management and leading interdisciplinary research teams.
Salary: Salary is commensurate with experience, with annual increases each year for satisfactory performance. Paid leave is accrued at a rate of 5 hours bi-weekly for vacation, sickness, or injury. Benefits include optional retirement, health, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
Start Date: Negotiable, as soon as possible.
Application Requirements: To apply, please provide a cover letter, CV, and contact information of three references. Applications will be accepted and reviewed as they are received, until the position is filled. For additional questions please email David Chagaris, dchagaris@ufl.edu
Post-Doc position at the University of Padova (Italy), Center for Lagoon Hydrodynamics and Morphodynamics on observations of the ecological/physical processes governing marsh accretion and erosion in the Venice lagoon (but with wider implications for marsh dynamics in general) and participation in the development of predictive models of marsh eco-morphodynamics. Detailed research plan to be defined with the successful candidate. The position is funded by the Venice Water Authority through the Venice 2021 Research Program, addressing the environmental impacts of climate change and of the city's system for flooding mitigation (MoSE). The selected Post-Doc will work as a part of an interdisciplinary research group spanning Geosciences, Environmental Engineering, and Environmental Science. For other details and applications please contact: marco.marani@unipd.it, andrea.dalpaos@unipd.it, and luca.carniello@unipd.it +
Post-Doc position in my group at the Department of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering, University of Padova (Italy), focusing on stochastic hydrology. Opening late October. Likely start in December 2023/January 2024. 18 Months duration with possible extension (pending funding). 25 kEuro/year. Contact me if interested: marco.marani@unipd.it .
'''SUMMARY'''<br>
This project aims to generate estimates of local hourly and daily extremes for the whole of Italy to be made available as maps published online for high quantiles of typical practical interest (e.g. 10, 100, and 200 years). The recently-developed Metastatistical Extreme Value Distribution (Marani and Ignaccolo, 2016) and the associated downscaling methodology (Zorzetto and Marani, 2019) will be used and applied to datasets including: Climate Hazards Center InfraRed Precipitation withStation data (CHIRPS version 2, daily, 0.05°, 1981-2021; Funk & al 2015), Integrated Multi-satellitE Retrievals for GPM (IMERG Final precipitation version 6, 30 min, 0.1°, 2000-2021; Huffman & al 2019), Climate PredictionCenter Morphing Technique (CMORPH Climate Data Record version1.0, 30 min, ~0.08°,1998-2020; Xie & al 2019), SM2RAIN-CCI (daily, 0.25°, 1998-2015;Ciabatta & al 2018), and the I2-RED database (doi:10.5281/zenodo.4893122).
'''DESCRIPTION'''<br>
The novel MEVD, to be used in this project activities, assumes a Weibull distribution of “ordinary” rainfall values, from which yearly maxima are “drawn”. The Weibull distributions fitted to satellite rainfall retrievals will be downscaled from the daily scale to the hourly scale in time, and from the satellite spatial scale (1-25 km) to the point scale in space. The theory of stochastic fields will be used to link statistical moments of a rainfall field averaged over areas and time intervals of different sizes once its space-time correlation is defined. Matching downscaled Weibull parameters from satellite rainfall estimates to those from hourly rain gauge observations will define correction factors for all satellite pixels for which rain gauges are available. This will allow the adjustment of the satellite estimates of extremes. These approaches have been successfully used to downscale rainfall in time (Marani & Zanetti 2007) and space (Zorzetto & Marani 2019). The extension of this approach to a simultaneous space-time context is a specific objective of the proposed work. This will lead to estimates of local hourly and daily extremes for the whole of Italy through regionalization and interpolation of the correction factors derived. Maps of extremes will be published for high quantiles, together with maps at the original satellite scale (i.e. no downscaling) produced through traditional GEV-based methods for reference.
Post-doctoral Research Opportunity at the labs of Osvaldo Sala & Enrique Vivoni, Feb 3, 2025
Arizona State University’s Sala and Vivoni laboratories are seeking a postdoctoral research scholar to research the impact of woody plant encroachment on the hydrology of drylands. This project will integrate environmental sensor networks, a numerical ecohydrology model, and plant-soil-water field work at the Jornada Experimental Range (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jornada-experimental-range-9178ba188/). Come work with a great team of students, technical staff and our faculty members (Enrique Vivoni, Ph.D., P.E. (https://www.linkedin.com/in/enrique-vivoni-ph-d-p-e-655696162/) and Osvaldo E. Sala (https://www.linkedin.com/in/osvaldo-e-sala-6636505/))!
'''Essential duties'''<br>
# Deploy, maintain, and collaborate on experiments with PIs, lab manager and graduate students.
# Analyze experimental data and write scientific papers associated with the research.
# Travel to meetings to present results.
# Be an active member in research group activities (e.g. participate in lab meetings).
'''Qualifications'''<br>
# Successful candidates must have a PhD in Ecology, Hydrology, Geography, Meteorology, Environmental Engineering, Earth Science, or related field.
# Demonstrated dedication to solving scientific challenges through research and scholarship.
# A demonstrated record of scholarly achievement, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in both written and spoken English.
# The capacity to work effectively in interdisciplinary teams.
Send letter of intent, CV, and names with contact information of who would serve as a reference.
Applications will reviewed beginning 2/14/2025. Applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis for a reserve pool. Applications in the reserve pool may then be reviewed in the order in which they were received until the position is filled.
This is a grant-funded position. Continuation is contingent on future grant funding. Renewal of the position is contingent upon satisfactory progress and contribution to the collective program.
Post-doctoral opportunity in the US Geological Survey:
https://www.usgs.gov/centers/mendenhall/20-5-fire-floods-and-drought-advancing-assessment-and-prediction-extreme-event
USGS Mendenhall Research Fellowship Program
How to apply: https://www.usgs.gov/centers/mendenhall/when-and-how-apply
Application link: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/582067300
Closing Date: January 6, 2022
Proposed Duty Station: Boulder, CO
'''Fire, floods, and drought: Advancing assessment and prediction of extreme event impacts on water quality'''<br>
Extreme hydrologic events, such as wildfires, floods, and droughts, can cause substantial water-quality impairment with disruptive and costly implications for water availability. These events can result in water-quality impairment, depletion or sedimentation of reservoirs, and impaired water-treatment efficiency. Large gaps exist in our ability to assess and predict water-quality responses to extreme hydrologic events. We seek new ideas and approaches for addressing major science gaps in extreme event impacts under the Mendenhall opportunity. Proposed work could include some combination of approaches, including field investigation, trend and driver analyses, and model development/application to (1) quantify short- and long-term effects of extreme hydrologic events on streamflow and water quality and (2) identify and quantify factors and processes controlling water-quality responses. Research endeavors should be designed with an eye toward predictive capability extensible to regional or national scales, and is expected to leverage USGS assets in data collection, assessment, and prediction of water quality. We encourage applicants to reach out to the research advisors during the proposal formulation/writing process with questions regarding the scope and methodologies for the research opportunity. +
Post-doctoral position in hydrology/earth science at the University of Pittsburgh
The Gardner Hydrology Lab (https://gardnerlab.weebly.com/) in the Department of Geology and Environmental Science at the University of Pittsburgh is seeking applicants for a postdoctoral researcher broadly interested in river hydrology, geomorphology, sediment flux, and/or water quality using satellite remote sensing. We are specifically looking for applicants interested examining global patterns and drivers of suspended sediment in rivers by developing large databases using satellite remote sensing. There is potential to work on additional related projects involving development of remote sensing products of river and floodplain lake morphology and water quality.
Position Details: The position is funded for two years and housed within the Department of Geology and Environmental Science at the University of Pittsburgh working with Dr. John Gardner and collaborators. The position may be extended pending funding. Annual salary starts at $56,000. Benefits include health/dental/vision coverage as well as optional access to other university benefits. Start date is negotiable but preferably between July and October of 2021.
Required:
• PhD in one of the following fields: environmental science, geology, hydrology, remote sensing, computer science, physical geography, engineering, limnology, or related fields.
• Experience with satellite remote sensing, computer programming, and google earth engine
Preferred:
• Experience with optical imagery, geospatial data, and machine learning.
• Expertise working with large datasets using computer programming (e.g. python, R, and Google Earth Engine, etc.).
• Commitment to open data and code practices.
• Interest in collaborating/mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.
• Ability to work on multiple projects.
To apply: Please email Dr. John Gardner at gardner.john@pitt.edu with email subject: Postdoc Opportunity and the following combined as 1 pdf attachment:
• A cover letter describing your career goals, experience, and interest in the position.
• Resume/CV including contact information for 3 professional references.
Review of applicants and virtual interviews will occur on a rolling basis and will continue until the position is filled. Please submit by February 1st, 2021 for priority consideration.
The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity, and diversity. We strongly encourage members of minoritized and under-represented groups in academia to apply.
Pittsburgh has strong research programs and is a center for machine learning, technology, and the arts with the combined efforts of the University Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University, and The Carnegie Museums. Pittsburgh was recently named “American’s Most Livable City” by the Places Rated Almanac, boasts a low cost of living, a stunning cityscape and parks, and is home to a number of world-class museums, a thriving arts and food scene. The city is also located within a short drive of multiple parks in the rolling hills and forests of the Great Lakes, Laurel Highlands and Allegheny Mountains.
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.
The position will initially focus on developing a suite of new sediment transport and morphodynamic models for the Colorado River in Grand Canyon that build on existing models and take advantage of newly available topographic, bathymetric, and sediment transport data. Particular focus will be on the development of novel methods for simulating fine sediment pulses and sand waves in large non-alluvial rivers. The postdoctoral researcher will work as part of a collaborative team that includes Paul Grams, Jonathan Nelson, Scott Wright, David Topping, and Erich Mueller. The initial appointment will be for a period of one year and may be extended for up to 4 years. The position will be stationed at the Grand Canyon Monitoring and Research Center in Flagstaff, Arizona with some time spent at the Geomorphology and Sediment Transport Laboratory in Golden, Colorado. A competitive salary and full benefits package will be offered. This is a pre-recruitment announcement. Interested potential applicants should contact Paul Grams (pgrams@usgs.gov) or Jonathan Nelson (jmn@usgs.gov) with a CV and brief statement of interest as soon as possible. An online application will be posted on USA Jobs in the coming months. The start date will be negotiable, but we hope to fill the position early in 2021.
Postdoc in “Urban Ecohydrological Modelling” (salary grade E13) based at the TU Berlin Germany in collaboration with the University of Aberdeen, Scotland.
Application deadline is 26/05/23
We seek a dynamic, motivated and ambitious scientist to join an existing interdisciplinary science and modelling team with expertise and interest in modeling surface and groundwater with water stable isotopes and / or hydrological/ecohydrological modelling of water partitioning and flow paths in in urban catchments. It is expected that the modelling will utilise existing data sets from instrumented research sites across Berlin. The successful candidate will have experience in the development and application of numerical models for different purposes, across various scales and environmental science contexts. The successful candidate should be experienced in combining process-based (hydrological) understanding with strong numerical / computational skills. Experience with programming is essential. Expertise in remote sensing & data assimilation and / or incorporation of tracers into hydrological models would be advantageous.
Please see for all details re. post requirements and the application process the attached pdf.
For further information you can contact Prof. C. Soulsby (Einstein Visiting Fellow; project PI) <br>c.soulsby@abdn.ac.uk or Prof. R. Hinkelmann reinhard.hinkelmann@wahyd.tu-berlin.de
The vacancy - Reference number: VI-143/23 - is available on the internet at
https://www.personalabteilung.tu-berlin.de/menue/jobs/ +
Postdocs or recent PhD graduates:
My chair of Environmental Hydrological Systems at the Faculty of Environment and Natural Resources of the University of Freiburg invites applications for an Academic Researcher (German version of an assistant prof./lecturer non-tenure track "Akadem. Rat*Rätin auf Zeit (f/m/d) "), fixed-term for 3+3 years
The post provides an excellent opportunity to develop your independent research and teaching profile for a scientific career. We offer an inspiring work environment within a diverse group and many projects and networks.
Some German language skills will be required for admin initially, more after some years for teaching/advising.
See the details for application at:
https://uni-freiburg.de/university/jobs/00002335/
Kerstin <br>
Kerstin Stahl<br>
Professor of Environmental Hydrological Systems<br>
University of Freiburg, Germany<br> +
Postdoctoral Fellow in marine carbon cycling
The Aquatic Ecology and Global Change lab at Utah State University seeks applications
for a postdoctoral fellow to work on research related to anthropogenic effects on marine
carbon cycling and ocean conservation prioritization. We are looking for a talented
scientist with strong coding and analytical skills, experience analyzing large geospatial
data sets, proficiency in GIS, Matlab, R and/or Python, and research experience in one
or more of the following areas: ecological modeling, ocean biogeochemistry, earth
systems modeling, geospatial statistics, or blue carbon. Experience with bioeconomic
models or spatial prioritization software are also desirable, but not required.
The successful applicant will be based in Trisha Atwood's research group
(https://trishaatwood.weebly.com/) in the Department of Watershed Sciences at Utah State
University. The work will be a continuation of existing projects conducted in partnership
with UC Santa Barbara's Sustainable Fisheries Group (http://sfg.msi.ucsb.edu/), National
Geographic Pristine Seas Program (https://www.nationalgeographic.org/projects/pristine-
seas/), and Patrick Belmont’s Geomorphology lab at Utah State University
(https://qcnr.usu.edu/labs/belmont_lab/). The postdoctoral scholar’s activities may include,
but are not limited to 1) spatial modeling and quantification of marine sedimentary
carbon stocks, 2) quantifying the dynamics and carbon implications of anthropogenic
activities (e.g., trawling, habitat loss) that affect marine sediments and vegetated coastal
ecosystems, 3) exploring pathways for monetizing marine sediment carbon stocks to
finance marine protected areas and to avoid carbon emissions.
At the time of application, the candidate should possess a PhD in biogeochemistry,
ocean and atmospheric science, marine science, geostatistics, soil science, or a related
discipline.
Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2019 and continue until the position is
filled. The appointment will preferably begin on or before March 1, 2020, with an initial
commitment of one year, but could be extended for multiple years contingent upon
performance and the availability of funding. A competitive salary and full benefits
package will be offered.
Preference will be given to applicants with significant experience in modeling, strong
coding, communication and writing skills, and teaching/advising experience.
All applications should be submitted online at https://careers-
usu.icims.com/jobs/2127/postdoctoral-fellow-ii-in-marine-carbon-cycling/job (position # 993705)
In your application, please include:
1. A cover letter that explains how your research and experience aligns with the skills
and research activities listed above
2. A CV or resume
3. A list of three professional references and their contact information.
For any questions, contact Trisha Atwood: ‘trisha.atwood@usu.edu
Postdoctoral Position in Remote Sensing and AI Forecasting of the Vulnerability of Urban Stream Corridor Socio-Ecology to Climate Change
'''Project Description''': Prof. Yufang Jin (https://jin.ucdavis.edu/) and Prof. Greg Pasternack (https://pasternack.ucdavis.edu/) in the Department of Land, Air, and Water Resources at the University of California Davis invite applications for a postdoctoral scholar position to research urban stream corridors (USCs), addressing intertwined ecological, hydrological, geomorphic, hydraulic, and socio-economic issues as they exist today and forecasting for 2050 under climate change. Urban areas in California span a wide range of “genetic” environmental conditions, yielding a variety of USC archetypes. In turn, USC archetypes have different physical hazards, support unique habitats and ecological functions, and present different opportunities and challenges for unhoused folks and their social support services. This is the hazard-habitat-unhoused (HHU) nexus. However, USC archetypes are poorly known, classified, or spatially mapped, limiting our understanding of the present HHU nexus and forecasting how they will change in the future. We are seeking a highly motivated scholar to develop an AI model predicting the contemporary spatial pattern of USC types in California’s geographically complex Bay Area, and then forecast its future changes in 2050 under climate change and economic development, to assess risks and opportunities. This position will be 1 of 3 postdocs involved, with the others addressing (i) socio-ecology of USC unhoused folks and (ii) USC eco-geomorphology and ecohydraulics. Applicants may also indicate their interest in one of the other open positions if that is as good or better for the applicant’s scholarship.
'''Job Duties:''' This position will involve four major activities building on existing code and methods with novel developments based on the applicant’s creativity and scholarship. First, use remote sensing and informatics to obtain and curate the critical regional datasets characterizing current USC physical, ecological, and socio-economic conditions. Second, perform AI modeling to predict the spatial stream network pattern of USC types throughout the Bay Area region using unique training data collected by other team members. Third, obtain and curate existing datasets predicting regional conditions in 2050, drawing on available forecasts for climate (dynamically and statistically downscaled), flood hydrology, land use, human population, and other available forecasts for 2050. Finally, run trained AI models to forecast USC types and associated hazard-habitat-unhoused conditions in 2050.
Given the interdisciplinary nature of the research, other professional skills and experiences that could be beneficial for hiring might include a background in or demonstrated experience with computational algorithms (e.g., image processing, machine learning, and optimization), parallel computing, GPU-based numerical modeling, experience with API’s for different remote sensing data sources and products, experience with neural network and deep learning modeling, climate modeling, hydrologic modeling, hydraulic modeling, and ecological function analysis, desire & proficiency to publish in scientific journals, ability to communicate (oral and in print) research findings to multiple academic and nonacademic audiences, and/or transdisciplinary outreach with underserved urban communities. Hands on experience with operating drones and working with point cloud datasets such as aerial lidar are a plus.
'''Job Qualifications & Expectations:''' Applicants must possess a PhD from an accredited university by September 1, 2023 in one of the following fields: Remote Sensing, Computer Science, Data Science, Geography, Ecology, Civil (aka Infrastructural, Environmental, or Hydraulic) Engineering, Hydrology, Geology, Atmospheric Science, Urban Studies, Applied Math, Statistics, or related field. The scholar will be expected to adhere to project goals and tasks, while taking initiative with duties. The scholar will be expected to collaborate compassionately, inclusively, and effectively among diverse peers, students, and as part of the larger team from academia, local government, and nonprofits, spanning diverse disciplines. Must have remote sensing and informatics experience. Must have strong analytical and quantitative skills, with experience in spatial and temporal data analysis and modeling. Must be proficient in coding in either R or Python. Must have experience with machine learning or other forms of artificial intelligence. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Remotely located employment is not an option. Demonstrated experience and skill with organization, time management, data management, oral and written communication, and scientific publication are preferred. The successful candidate will receive training as needed to supplement their initial capabilities.
'''Salary & Benefits:''' The initial appointment duration for this 100% time position is two years. All University of California postdoctoral scholars receive benefits and are paid according to the same union-negotiated salary scale with mandatory annual increases. The successful applicant’s salary will be determined based on their individual status with respect to “step” criteria at the time their employment begins.
'''Application & Contract Information:''' Applications are open for submission now and they will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications received before August 7, 2023 are guaranteed to be given full consideration. Candidates should send a well-crafted cover letter summarizing their research and career interests tying to their reason for applying for this job, a curriculum vitae, and contact information for three academic or professional references. All applications (e-mailed as a single PDF file) should be emailed to Professor Greg Pasternack <gpast@ucdavis.edu>.
'''University Information:''' This position is based in the. UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco-free campus (http://breathefree.ucdavis.edu/). We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals’ with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct
Under Federal law, the University of California may employ only individuals who are legally able to work in the United States as established by providing documents as specified in the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Certain UC Davis positions funded by federal contracts or sub-contracts require the selected candidate to pass an E-Verify check. More information is available at: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify.
The University of California, Davis (UC Davis) is committed to inclusive excellence by advancing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do. UC Davis celebrates the multi-cultural diversity of its community by creating a welcoming and inclusive environment demonstrated through a variety of resources and programs available to academics, staff, and students. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values of UC Davis that are embedded within our Principles of Community and are tied with how to best serve our student population. Our excellence in research, teaching, and service can best be fully realized by members of our academic community who share our commitment to these values, which are included in our Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Vision, our strategic plan: “To Boldly Go,” our Principles of Community, the Office of Academic Affairs’ Mission Statement, and the UC Board of Regents Policy 4400: Policy on University of California Diversity Statement. UC Davis is making important progress towards our goal of achieving federal designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American, Native American, and Pacific Islander-Serving Institution. The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion offers a plethora of resources on their website, and the Office of Health Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (HEDI) has outlined similar goals in their Anti-Racism and DEI Action Plan.” There is a plethora of links available where you can learn more about our Administration, Diversity and Inclusion, Rankings, Locations, Native American Land Acknowledgement, Sustainability, Visiting UC Davis, UC Davis Health, and Campus Safety.
The university is consistently ranked among the top institutions in the world for campus sustainability practices by the UI Green Metric World University Rankings. UC Davis is focused on achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions and repeatedly shown its commitment to preserving a healthy and sustainable environment for generations to come.
As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs - With Updated Interim Amendments. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of receiving the COVID-19 Vaccine Primary Series or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, Religious Objection, and/or Deferral based on pregnancy or recent COVID-19 diagnosis and/or treatment) no later than the applicable deadline. All Covered Individuals must also provide proof of receiving the most recent CDC-recommended COVID-19 booster or properly decline such booster no later than the applicable deadline. New University of California employees should refer to Exhibit 2, Section II.C. of the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Attachment for applicable deadlines. All Covered Individuals must also provide proof of being Up-To-Date on seasonal influenza vaccination or properly decline such vaccination no later than the applicable deadline. Please refer to the Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Program Attachment. (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.) Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.
Postdoctoral Positions in Linking Catchment Scale Geomorphic Processes, Channel Morphology, and Ecohydraulics across California
The University of California, Davis and Utah State University invite applications for two postdoctoral positions with an initial 12-month appointment (with the possibility of a second year extension pending performance) to research linkages between catchment terrains, river archetypes, and ecohydraulics. River corridor patterns and features such as channel bed and width undulations influence hydro-geomorphic dynamics and dependent river ecosystem functions. Prediction of these channel elements and their relationships with larger geospatial controls across a range of scales is an important scientific problem with societal ramifications.
The multi-institution project team is working with natural resource managers in the State of California to design environmental flows that support ecological processes across the diversity of hydro-geomorphic settings and river ecosystems in the region. For a region of this size, it is essential to ascertain ways of using information from data rich locations and spatial scales to inform those that are data poor using targeted data collection and appropriate modeling techniques. We have already collected reach-scale geomorphic information at nearly 1000 field sites across nine water management regions in California. In addition, California has growing airborne LiDAR coverage of river corridors for “riverscape” investigations at both high resolution and large area. The postdoctoral candidate(s) will use a range of numerical and statistical techniques (e.g. hydrodynamic modeling, LiDAR data processing, coding, and data-science modeling) to extract geomorphic and ecohydraulic insights that can guide development of environmental flows. The successful candidate will interact directly with diverse researchers, stakeholders, and natural resources managers.
Candidates must have a PhD in Geomorphology, Hydrology, Civil Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Physical Geography, or related fields. Extensive knowledge in fluvial geomorphology, geospatial and statistical analysis, and computer programming are highly preferred. Proven experience with open-source computing resources as well as excellent data management skills and a journal publication track record are also desired. Rank and salary will be commensurate with experience.
The deadline for applying to this position is June 22, 2020.
To apply, please send cover letter, CV, and contact information for three references to Prof. Samuel Sandoval by e-mail at samsandoval@ucdavis.edu. UC Davis is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
'''Project website: https://eflows.ucdavis.edu'''<br>
Latest Project Publications:
* Lane, B., Ortiz-Partida, J.P., & Sandoval-Solis, S. 2020. “Extending water resources performance metrics to river ecosystems.” Ecological Indicators, 114, 106336.
* Byrne, C., Pasternack, G., Guillon, H., Lane, B., Sandoval, S. 2020 “Reach-scale bankfull channel types can exist independently of catchment hydrology,” Earth Surface Processes and Landforms.
* Guillon, H., Byrne, C., Lane, B., Sandoval Solis, S., & Pasternack, G. 2020. “Machine learning predicts reach‐scale channel types from coarse‐scale geospatial data in a large river basin,” Water Resources Research.
* Patterson, N. K., Lane, B. A., Sandoval-Solis, S., Pasternack G. B., Yarnell, S. M., Qiu, Y. 2020. A hydrologic feature detection algorithm to quantify seasonal components of flow regimes. Journal of Hydrology 585: 124787. DOI: 10.1016/j.jhydrol.2020.124787.
Postdoctoral Research Associate positions available to persons with degrees and research interests in geography, with the goal of transitioning successful candidates into tenure-track positions at the University of Alabama’s College of Arts & Sciences.
The College of Arts & Sciences at the University of Alabama and the Department of Geography seeks applications for the Dean’s Postdoctoral Research Associate positions. Successful candidates will hold terminal degrees and demonstrate a record of academic achievement in a geography-related research area. The department will establish a series of structured merit-based evaluations with the goal of transitioning successful candidates into tenure-track positions. We especially seek applications from candidates who would bring a diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints to the department.
Contact me at: sagy.cohen@ua.edu
Sagy Cohen
Associate Professor, Department of Geography
Surface Dynamics Modeling Lab
The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
sagy.cohen@ua.edu http://sdml.ua.edu +
Postdoctoral Researcher Position: Artificial Intelligence to predict water-related disease outbreaks
The Hydrology Group at Imperial College London is looking for a Research Associate to explore the use of Artificial Intelligence algorithms to find a link between hydrometeorological extremes and disease outbreaks in Malaysia, and to build forecasting models. The position is part of a collaborative research project between Imperial College London and Universiti Putra Malaysia, funded by the UK Natural Environment Research Council.
More information can be found here:
https://www.imperial.ac.uk/jobs/description/ENG00767/research-associate +
Postdoctoral Scholar in Ecological Modeling of Fire Regimes and Vegetation Growth
Bren School of Environmental Science, University of California Santa Barbara;
contact, Naomi Tague tague@ucsb.edu
'''Description:'''<br>
We are seeking a post-doctoral scholar to join our “Building Resilience to Wildfires” Team at the University of California, Santa Barbara. This is a cross-campus project with the goal of improving landscape level fire management in the California Central Coast and other semi-arid regions. The focus of the post-doctoral scholar will be the ecological modeling component of the project, where the goal is to apply a state-of-the art ecohydrologic model (RHESSys-Fire) to develop future scenarios of fire risk, post-fire vegetation recovery, post-fire hydrology and long-term fuel treatment effectiveness. The post-doctoral scholar will work closely with the TagueTeamLab (tagueteamlab.org), under the supervision of PI Tague (https://bren.ucsb.edu/people/christina-naomi-tague) on the ecological modeling but will also interact with the entire project team to integrate new datasets collected as part of the larger project and participate in science communication and outreach.
We are looking for a post-doctoral scholar with a strong background in ecological or hydrologic modeling. Strong data-science skills, including spatial analysis, and the ability to work in UNIX/Linux environment is essential. At least 2 years of programming experience with R (or equivalents) is required along with a demonstrated ability to work as part of a project team and strong written and oral communication skills. Experience with fire regime models and/or fire ecology would be particularly helpful. Some familiarity with C programming language is also helpful. Applicants must have completed all requirements for a PhD (or equivalent) in a earth system science discipline with strong data science focus, except the dissertation, by the time of application.
To apply please submit a cover letter, CV and names of 3 references to tague@ucsb.edu
This is a full-time position. Competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience. The initial appointment is for 1 year with the potential for an additional year based on satisfactory performance and funding availability.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Open Date: Nov 15, 2022
'''Final Date: December 31, 2022'''
Postdoctoral scholar in coastal physical oceanography position available at the Applied Physics Lab at the University of Washington (APL-UW), to focus on modeling and remote sensing of nearshore rip-current plumes behaving as gravity currents, sources of nearshore temperature variability, cross-shore exchange, or related topics.
Review of applications will begin in December. The start date is expected to be anytime in calendar year 2022 and the duration of the appointment is 2 years. The position will be co-advised by Melissa Moulton (mmoulton@uw.edu, affiliated with both APL-UW and National Center for Atmospheric Research, based in Boulder, CO), and Chris Chickadel (chickadel@apl.washington.edu, APL-UW, Seattle, WA)
See here (https://apply.interfolio.com/97996) for more details, and feel free to reach out with any questions! +
Prof. François Anctil (https://francois-anctil.fsg.ulaval.ca/en) and I (https://daniel-nadeau.fsg.ulaval.ca/en) are looking for a candidate to pursue PhD studies at Université Laval in Quebec City, Canada. The project lies at the intersection of atmospheric sciences and hydrology and focuses on the amplifying role of evaporation in droughts across eastern Canada. Details are available here (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yQZYOWQokmiETnFQnFHALS2jKa2X7tSb/view?usp=sharing).
Thank you and best regards,<br>
Daniel<br>
Daniel Nadeau, P.Eng., Ph.D.<br>
Professor<br>
Director of undergrad studies in Water Engineering<br>
Department of Civil and Water Engineering<br>
Laval University<br>
Quebec City, QC, Canada<br> +
Prof. Najafi at the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering invites applications for an energetic and dynamic postdoctoral associate in the area of Compound Flooding. The appointment is expected to be effective September 1, 2021 or as soon as possible thereafter. The research work will characterize and predict the compounding effects of multiple flood hazards in urban environments that will lead to more resilient cities and communities. The successful applicant will analyze the drivers of flooding and develop an integrated framework to simulate and predict the simultaneous or cascading effects of multiple hazards. He/she will develop innovative multivariate statistical techniques to quantify the interdependencies between multiple drivers, their joint variabilities and the corresponding uncertainties. A particular opportunity will be to use large ensembles of climate model simulated data with a range of spatial resolutions to assess the nonstationary behaviour of extremes.
This position will be supervised by Prof. Reza Najafi at Western University, and there will be direct interactions with the Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction (ICLR). The International Council for Science has designated ICLR as an international centre of excellence for integrated research of disaster risk. Therefore, engagements with the research community, P&C insurance industry executives and key officials involved in the management of urban flood risks are expected.
Qualifications:
* PhD in hydrology, civil engineering, statistics, or a closely related discipline
* Knowledge of multivariate statistics and extreme value theory
* Expertise in analysis and use of global and regional climate model simulations
* Experience in process-based hydrologic and hydraulic modelling
* A strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals
The ideal candidate would possess the following skills and abilities:
* Significant experience with Python and/or R programming languages
* Significant experience with big data analytics and statistical modelling
* Experience with Linux/Unix environments and high-performance computing
* Familiarity with land surface models such as Noah-MP
* Excellent multi-tasking skills and ability to find creative solutions to complex, open-ended problems
* Ability to work in a self-directed manner and within a team environment
Situated along the banks of the Thames River in picturesque London, Ontario, a city with a population of approximately 350,000, Western University is a prominent academic institution routinely ranked as a top research-intensive university in Canada and is committed to excel as a leading research institution internationally. Western University has a full-time enrollment of about 32,000 students in a range of academic and professional programs. Further information about Western can be found at http://www.uwo.ca/, the Faculty of Engineering at http://www.eng.uwo.ca/, the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at http://www.eng.uwo.ca/civil/ and Prof. Najafi’s research lab at https://www.eng.uwo.ca/civil/faculty/najafi_m/index.html. Western Engineering’s Mission, Vision and Values can be found at https://www.eng.uwo.ca/files/departments-units/human-resources/values- mission-statement.pdf. Western’s Recruitment & Retention Office is available to assist in the transition of successful applicants and their families. The Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering is one of the top civil engineering programs globally (ranked # 1 in Canada and # 15 in the world, ARWU (2020)), with a strong international reputation in both research and teaching.
Interested candidates should contact Prof. Reza Najafi at mnajafi7@uwo.ca (subject line “ATTN: Postdoctoral Application”) and include a CV, cover letter, and contacts for three references. The appointment will have an expected term of one year, extendable to two years. Consideration of applications will commence on July 15, 2021 and will continue until the position is filled.
''Applicants should have fluent written and oral communication skills in English. The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, person with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.''
''Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Prof. Najafi by email at mnajafi7@uwo.ca or by phone at 519-661-2111 ext: 86428.''
Professor Duan has two funded graduate students' opportunities at the University of Arizona, Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering or Department of Hydrological and Atmospheric Science. You can choose either department as your home department.
Project 1: Post-fire surface runoff and soil erosion analysis and modeling using the Curve Number and other approaches.
Project 2: Simulating flow and sediment transport in vegetated waterways and coastal estuarine environment.
The preferred candidate should have a MS degree in engineering or science and skills in programming languages (e.g., Python, Fortran, C++). The candidate can start as early as Fall 2023 semester or Spring 2024. Please contact Prof. Duan at gduan@arizona.edu for questions.
Jennifer G. Duan, Ph.D., P.E.<br>
Professor, Hydraulics and Water Resource Engineering<br>
Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering and Mechanics<br>
Department of Hydrology and Atmospheric Science<br>
Department of Biosystems Engineering<br>
University of Arizona<br>
Room 210<br>
1209 E. 2nd Street<br>
Tucson, AZ 85721<br>
Email: gduan@email.arizona.edu<br>
http://www.hydrosed.com<br> +
Project 1
Project: INCIPIT - INtegrated Computer modeling and monitoring for Irrigation Planning in ITaly.
The INCIPIT project aims to develop and test a set of methodologies capable of providing analytical and forecast information useful for the management and planning of irrigation use of water resources at different spatial scales and in different conditions of hydraulic and meteorological data availability. The project includes seven study areas distributed throughout Italy, where data will be collected and different models for estimating irrigation needs and uses will be implemented.
Candidates shall possess the following skills and experience:
* expertise in the use and processing of Remote Sensing products;
* knowledge of hydrology and mathematical modeling;
* experience in the use of GIS software and tools;
* knowledge of scientific computing environments (Matlab, R);
* good knowledge of the English language.
Link for application: https://www.unimi.it/en/node/41191
Application deadline: 15 March 2021, 23:59 - CET
Net remuneration: about 1.600 Euros/month
Contact: claudio.gandolfi@unimi.it
Project: MONAlISa (mathematical MODels and NAture-based solutions for Improving combined Sewer overflows management and reuse) The main objective of the project is to implement a modeling tool for managing the quantity and the quality of runoff and combined sewer overflows through avant-grade combination of nature-based solutions, gray, green and blue infrastructures, exploiting in an innovative way the self-purification capacity of the agro-urban environments and rural canals. The project also focuses on the microbiological aspects of surface waters and their relationships with the hydrological characteristics of the territory under study.
Link for application: https://www.unimi.it/en/node/41190
Net remuneration: about 1.600 Euros/month
Application deadline: 15 March 2021, 23:59 - CET
Contact: daniele.masseroni@unimi.it
Train or airplane ticket will be one-time refunded if the winner comes from abroad.
Please, feel free to contact us for further details on project topics and activities.
Best regards, Claudio and Daniele
