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River deltas have been growing for thousands of years, but their future is uncertain. Internal geomorphological feedbacks may push deltas past a tipping point, leading to rapid land loss. This project aims to quantify the life expectancies of global deltas. We offer two positions — a PhD on Holocene delta modelling and a PhD or postdoc on human impact — funded by an NWO VIDI grant. +
River valleys often accommodate floodplain aquifers which have important environmental filter functions, e.g., controlling groundwater runoff and the transfer and turnover of contaminants. The hydrogeological functioning of such aquifers depends on the presence of major geological features, and water and solute fluxes within the aquifers are strongly influenced by fluxes across the aquifer margins. The goal of this project is to reveal the hydrogeological drivers that determine water and solute fluxes at margins of a floodplain aquifer and to assess the relative importance for the fluxes at the margins to the overall water balance and the solute turnover within floodplain aquifers.
* PhD project #1 will further develop and apply geophysical surveying and hydrogeological methods for the characterization of geological features at floodplain margins that determine the water and solute fluxes through the floodplain aquifers. The geological information gathered in the project will help to identify the geological processes that determine the presence of geological structures at floodplain margins controlling exchange fluxes.
* PhD project #2 will investigate the water fluxes and solute loads crossing the floodplain margins and quantify their relative contributions within the floodplain aquifer. The field data will inform a numerical model of the floodplain aquifer for predicting signals of hydrogeological measurements and interpreting the results of the estimated fluxes.
The research will be conducted in the Ammer valley close to Tübingen (Southwest Germany), field work will be supported by a field technician, and a close collaboration with the State Geological Survey is intended. The project also foresees a research stay for up to a month at another institution or geological survey abroad. The positions provide the opportunity for the candidates to be creative and innovative, and to work on a challenging topic that combines various methods from the field of hydrogeology and environmental geophysics.
The applicants need to hold a MSc (or Diploma) in the field of hydrogeology, geophysics, geosciences, environmental engineering or comparable disciplines. Further requirements are:
* The ability to work independently and in a team, especially a strong collaboration between the two PhD students and the field technician is inevitably required.
* Willingness to work in the field, partly under physically demanding conditions (e.g., lifting of heavy equipment < 25 kg, moving in uneven terrain, cold and hot weather conditions) in a sensitive environment (e.g., bird protection area), which requires anticipatory planning and behavior during fieldwork.
* Good English language skills, German language skills will help in the management of the project as well as in the communication with local authorities and site owners.
* Especially PhD position #2 requires programing and groundwater modeling skills.
* Experience in (hydro)geological and / or geophysical field work and preferably good knowledge about the geology of Southern Germany, which is especially required for PhD position #1.
* A German / EU-driver’s license is helpful for independent fieldwork, however e-cargo bikes are also available for fieldwork.
The project is funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) for 3 years, starting date is preferably June 2023 or as soon as possible thereafter. Employment (TV-L E13, 75%) will be arranged by the administration of the University of Tübingen. The university is committed to equal opportunities and diversity. It therefore takes individual’s situation into account and asks for relevant information. People with disabilities will be given preferential consideration if they are equally qualified. The University of Tübingen strives to increase the proportion of women in research and strongly encourages qualified women to apply.
Applications including CV, a motivation letter, and contact information of academic references should be sent by e-mail in one pdf-file until February 28th, 2023 to:
Dr. Carsten Leven, University of Tübingen, Department of Geosciences – carsten.leven-pfister@uni-tuebingen.de
Rivers of the Silk Roads: how water shaped societies and empires in Central Asia
(Leverhulme Trust funded project)
36 month PDRA (£34,304 starting salary) with expertise in remote sensing and hydraulic modelling required from September 1st, 2022 to work with Professor Mark Macklin (University of Lincoln, UK) and Dr Willem Toonen (Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Netherlands)
Project summary and PDRA role: The importance of Central Asia’s Silk Roads to world history is well known. But what is not understood is the role that rivers in the region played in the development of nomadic and urban societies, and empires, particularly irrigation-based agriculture but also as water-rich corridors for pastoralists and travellers. Rivers of the Silk Roads is a novel and ambitious interdisciplinary project which uses state-of-the-art dating, hydraulic modelling and satellite imaging techniques, combined with archaeological investigations of ancient canal systems, to provide the first multi-millennial length reconstructions of changing water resources and water hazards along Central Asia’s Silk Roads. The PDRA will facilitate process-based connections between short- and long-term hydroclimatic change and the dynamics of regional flood-irrigation networks in each study area. Site based reconstructions will be made of flood regime changes in order to infer water availability for irrigation. Combined with a functional analysis of irrigation-canal networks, based on remote sensing and field investigations, agricultural yield will be modelled. The PDRA, supervised by Professor Macklin and Dr Toonen, will undertake two work packages.
WP1. Remote sensing and mapping of irrigation infrastructure, palaeochannels and canals, alongside ancient settlement distribution. Using high-resolution, gridded dataset of Earth’s floodplains generated from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission, and declassified CORONA satellite images, the PDRA will map (GIS-aided visual interpretation) and then digitise canal networks and associated field systems. CORONA images (1960-1972; KH-4B) are easily accessible from the USGS EROS Archive, have high spatial resolution (1.8-2.7 m) and because these are amongst the earliest imagery available across Central Asia, they predate the considerable damage and loss of archaeological sites (including ancient canals and field systems) that has happened over the last 40 years as a result of agricultural and urban development. All data, including new and recorded archaeological sites, will be mapped and archived using ArcGIS with the intention of developing an open-access GIS that would be made available to researchers and heritage managers in both Central Asia and more widely. From these analyses the PDRA will establish the form and phases of irrigation infrastructure in each of the study areas, including quantitative information on canal system length and dimensions, as well as the total area of irrigated fields and how these developed and changed over time.
WP2. Hydraulic modelling of canal systems to assess the likely population size they could sustain based on irrigation-supported agricultural yield, and how this may have changed over time. The cross sectional area and slopes of canals for each phase of irrigation development will be surveyed and, using an appropriate roughness value derived from Manning’s equation, their maximum flow carrying capacity calculated. To evaluate the performance of canal networks for different time periods, with respect the volume of flow and the areas of irrigated land that they could support, the PDRA will use the US Corps of Engineers Hydrologic Engineering Center’s (2009) HEC-GeoRAS model. Average spring and summer flows from the feeder river systems based on gauged, tree ring and palaeohydrological estimates (determined from the dimensions of feeder channels contemporary with the phase of irrigation being modelled will be numerically routed through the canal system to evaluate the performance of the canal network. This will include determining if the feeder canal was able to supply all of the secondary canals simultaneously or if it was necessary to create a schedule of rotating water delivery. The PDRA will use the United Nations FAO “CROPWAT” software, to calculate the amount of water to grow staple cereal crops and vegetables that require irrigation, and compare this with estimated flows in canal systems for each time period.
For further information please email Professor Mark Macklin (mmacklin@lincoln.ac.uk) or Dr Willem Toonen (w.h.j.toonen@vu.nl). The successful applicant should be available to start this post on September 1st 2022, or very shortly after this date.
Royal Society Wolfson PhD Studentship at University of Birmingham, UK - River temperature under climate change
We would be grateful if you would draw to the attention of potential candidates the following PhD project on:
River temperature under climate change: understanding the potential of riparian forest to mitigate high temperatures across riverscapes
< https://www.findaphd.com/phds/project/river-temperature-under-climate-change-understanding-the-potential-of-riparian-forest-to-mitigate-high-temperatures-across-riverscapes/?p122336 >
Climate change will impact river ecosystems as a consequence of extreme low flows and high river water temperature events. In response, river managers have advocated bankside tree planting to help river ecosystems adapt to climate change - by providing increased shading, especially in summer This Royal Society Wolfson PhD Studentship aims to use physical process-based river temperature models to determine the relative importance of tributary and main-stem shading in protecting larger rivers from high river temperatures. The work will inform optimal planting strategies where resources are limited, and planting needs to be focussed and prioritised where it can have greatest overall benefits for whole rivers.
The project is a collaboration between University of Birmingham, Marine Scotland Science and University of Nottingham.
Applications will be open until 31 July 2020 and should be made online at:
< https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/postgraduate/courses/research/gees/geog-environ-sciences.aspx?OpenSection=HowToApply >
Please select “PhD in Geography and Environmental Science (Physical Geography)” when applying. Interviews will be held in August for a 1 October start date.
Eligibility and Financial Support: Tuition fees and an annual stipend are available plus additional funds for research support. Applicants from outside of the UK and EU are ineligible.
Informal enquiries welcome by email: d.m.hannah@bham.ac.uk
Best regards,
David
Runoff originating in mountain areas has high significance for lowland hydrology and water resources – this is why mountain areas are symbolically called “Water Towers”. The importance of mountain runoff is especially high for irrigated agriculture downstream, which is the biggest user of water resources worldwide. Because of the far-reaching impacts of changes in climate and water consumption, it is critical to reduce the uncertainty surrounding the current and future availability of mountain runoff and particularly its importance for irrigated food production downstream.
The PhD project will develop a model framework to quantify the contribution of mountain areas to lowland irrigation and food production. The framework departs from existing global models for hydrology, glaciers and crop growth, and combine them to make targeted assessments under present and projected future conditions. This will involve development and testing of a model coupling, using a few study basins for in-depth analysis and discussion of results in regional context.
Applicants should have a diploma or MSc degree in hydrology, geography, earth sciences, environmental sciences or in a closely related field. An affinity to programming is a prerequisite since the project involves coding (mainly in Python and R), and familiarity with hydrological modelling is a further decisive asset. Furthermore, experience in evaluating and visualizing spatially distributed data (R, ArcGIS) is important, as well as enthusiasm for tackling questions of global water resources and food security. We encourage applications from dedicated individuals with good oral and written communication skills in English, who enjoy working in a team.
The Department of Geography offers an interdisciplinary, international work environment and a formal PhD program (http://www.geo.uzh.ch/en/graduate-school). The Unit Hydrology & Climate has strong expertise in hydrological modeling and in experimental hydrology. The salary is competitive and according to the salary scale of the Swiss National Science Foundation1.
Please send your application including cover letter, CV, relevant diploma, an example of your own scientific writing (if available) and the names and contact details of two to three potential references in one single pdf-file (not larger than 3 MB, otherwise use a file transfer service) to Daniel Viviroli (daniel.viviroli@geo.uzh.ch). Please write ‘Application Water Towers’ in the subject line. Review of applications will start on 15 June and continue until the position is filled.
For questions, please contact PD Dr. Daniel Viviroli (daniel.viviroli@geo.uzh.ch) or Prof. Dr. Jan
Seibert (jan.seibert@geo.uzh.ch).
SFU invites applications from '''world renowned''' researchers for the prestigious Canada Excellence Research Chairs (CERC) 2022 Competition (https://www.cerc.gc.ca/program-programme/cpan-pccs-eng.aspx).
'''We particularly encourage geographers to apply''' to the two thematic areas (http://www.sfu.ca/vpacademic/faculty_openings/canada-excellence-research-chair-opportunities.html) that align with Departmental priorities:
'''Climate Change'''<br>
A major planetary change due to global warming is the shift in the intensity and frequency of extreme weather events. This shift has already resulted in widespread changes in plant community composition, loss of human life, and damage to infrastructure with the associated economic losses. These impacts are anticipated to worsen with time. Resource management must be closely examined to deliver new approaches for sustainability, for example as it relates to our oceans, and developing clean and renewable energy sources. Solutions must be developed in close partnership with Indigenous peoples and with attention to inequities of climate change.
SFU ranks among the world’s top 50 universities for its commitment to sustainability and is home to climate research initiatives including greenhouse gas emissions mitigation, sustainable energy systems, climate change impacts, and adaption to climate change. SFU is committed to embedding climate action through its operations, research, academics, and community.
'''Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion'''<br>
Globalization, natural resource use and distribution, economic uncertainty, population migration and changing patterns of convergence and conflict challenge the structures of societies and shape the ways we interact with each other. Existing policies governing our way of life originate from Eurocentrism and reinforce systems of power and privilege, creating inequities and systemic barriers grounded in and contributing to racism, heterosexism, ableism, classism, and other sustained systems of oppression. This negatively impacts physical, mental, and social well-being of marginalized individuals. Considerations related to justice, equity, and social responsibility also shape the ways in which we engage with communities and value their contributions. Fostering community participation in research is both a vehicle for social change and a critical source of scholarship. There is a need to dismantle Eurocentric structures and facilitate better educational practices and critical discourse while strengthening equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Researchers at SFU are considering questions of equity and justice in relation to environmental, educational, health, economic and governmental systems. Matters of social inclusion, identity, diversity, and belonging are key drivers behind how individuals and groups perceive and connect with society at large.
'''Eligibility'''<br>
This program provides an opportunity for international researchers, including Canadian expatriates wishing to relocate to Canada, to lead a prestigious research program at SFU and to contribute to Canada’s excellence in research and innovation. '''Applicants must be full professors or associate professors''' expected to be promoted to full professor within one to two years of the nomination. Alternatively, if they come from outside the academic sector, applicants must possess the qualifications necessary to be appointed at these levels.
'''Value:''' Up to $1M/a<br>
'''Duration:''' 8 years<br>
'''How to apply:''' http://www.sfu.ca/vpacademic/faculty_openings/canada-excellence-research-chair-opportunities.html<br>
'''SFU application deadline:''' 16 February 2022<br>
'''Questions:''' Tracy Brennand Chair, Department of Geography, tabrenna@sfu.ca
Salary - £36,245 to £38,463 Depending on experience
Hybrid working (50/50)
Four permanent, full-time positions available (Part-time options considered)
Preferred Location: Lancaster
Alternative Locations: Wallingford, Edinburgh or Bangor
We will be reviewing applications upon receipt. We reserve the right to close this advert, if we find the right candidate, so we encourage you to apply early.
UKCEH is looking for four highly motivated Research Software Engineers (RSEs) to join our 600-strong team, contributing to scientific discovery and generating the data, insights and solutions that researchers, businesses and governments need to solve complex environmental challenges. These RSE posts are advertised alongside two Senior RSEs, all together forming a new RSE cohort of six individuals that will work closely together.
Working at UKCEH is rewarding. Our science makes a real difference, enabling people and the environment to prosper, and enriching society. We are the custodians of a wealth of environmental data, collected by UKCEH and its predecessors for over 60 years.
As a valued member of our team, you’ll get:
27 days annual leave, rising to 29 days after five years
10% employer pension contribution
Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
24 hour, 365-day access to support with physical, mental, social, health or financial issues
Flexible working opportunities
And much more
As a Research Software Engineer, your pivotal role involves exploring, developing, optimising, and maintaining software solutions for various environmental science projects. Collaborating with dynamic, multidisciplinary teams, you'll contribute to cutting-edge environmental science research, supporting integrative approaches and fostering the environmental RSE community.
You’ll be designing and developing robust and scalable software solutions for environmental scientists, underpinned by software engineering principles and cloud-native architecture. Expertise in agile and cloud-based development, utilising associated technologies, and familiarity with software design principles will greatly benefit this role. We are seeking candidates with one or more of these additional specialisations such as experience in high-performance computing, distributed and parallel computing, visualization, AI, and IoT-based systems.
Employing these essential skills, your primary focus will involve facilitating and supporting diverse software development stages across various project life cycles – spanning from monitoring systems to data processing, large-scale analysis, visualisation, data discovery and decision-making tools.
You’ll be joining a leading independent, not-for-profit research institute that’s committed to recruiting talented people like you, progressing your career and giving you the support you need to thrive at UKCEH.
Your main responsibilities will include:
Research, design and develop custom software solutions and tools to meet the specific needs of environmental scientists.
Work closely with Senior RSEs, Designers, Systems Architects, Software and DevOps Engineers, and Data Managers in the EDS team, as well as the IT team, to support the design, development and implementation of current and future software products.
Collaborate with environmental science researchers to identify requirements and translate them into robust software solutions.
Stay up to date with the latest technology trends and advancements in software engineering and relevant computing domains and apply these in the role.
Develop best practices to enhance software security and reliability, including thoroughly testing and debugging code, and promptly identifying and resolving issues.
Create intuitive software with the designers and prepare accurate, concise and clear documentation or user guides to help researchers understand and effectively use the software products and tools.
By joining UKCEH, you will become part of an inclusive and diverse work environment driven by co-design and agile-based development approaches with a strong emphasis on teamwork and delivering against FAIR and open science principles. You will collaborate with the new cohort of RSEs and environmental scientists across the organisation, and work closely with experts in design, software development, systems architecture and data management as part of the Environmental Data Science group. To learn more about the projects UKCEH are involved in, click here!
For the role of Research Software Engineer, we’re looking for somebody who:
Has a degree in an appropriate subject (e.g., Software Engineering, Computer Science), and a PhD or equivalent relevant experience.
Has knowledge and experience of researching, developing and deploying scalable systems.
Has experience of transforming stakeholder requirements into functional systems that meet the needs of diverse user groups.
Has experience of version control systems and code documentation.
Is aware of cloud-native principles and associated DevOps technologies.
Can apply such principles/practices to develop potentially innovative software solutions that are maintainable, scalable, reliable and extensible.
Has proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Python, R, Java, and C++, and an ability to develop skills in additional languages.
Works well within a team with minimal supervision, keeping managers appraised as appropriate.
Can present work clearly and expertly to a variety of audiences including non-specialists, and actively pursues opportunities to collaborate with others.
If you have a passion for research and software development, along with the necessary skills and qualifications, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Your expertise can significantly contribute to empowering environmental scientists in addressing challenges. Feel free to reach out to Dr. Faiza Samreen (faisam@ceh.ac.uk) if you have any questions about the role or working at UKCEH. Prepare to channel your enthusiasm into driving innovation and pushing the boundaries of environmental research with your diverse and specialised skill set.
San Francisco Estuary Institute is looking for a water resources modeler to join our growing modeling team. The modeler will play a key role in integrating hydrologic science and modeling across SFEI programs and implementing projects to inform Bay Area and statewide decisions regarding watershed and urban hydrology, stormwater management, water quality, urban greening, habitat restoration, and climate change. The ideal candidate should have a technical grasp of hydrology and numerical methods/numerical modeling, including application to stormwater management, transport and loading of sediment and stormwater contaminants, green infrastructure modeling/planning, and habitat restoration in fluvial and tidal environments. Experience applying hydrologic concepts and models is preferred.
SFEI offers a hybrid work plan with partial week working in the office and partial week working remotely. Local candidates preferred but may accommodate remote employment.
The job description and application link can be found here:
https://app.trinethire.com/companies/37269-san-francisco-estuary-institute/jobs/66795-water-resources-modeler +
San Francisco Estuary Institute is seeking an experienced Hydrologist or Water Resources Systems Analyst to join the Institute and lead a growing focus area related to watershed hydrology and water resources management. The hydrologist will play a leadership role in coordinating and integrating hydrologic science and modeling across SFEI programs and implementing projects to inform Bay Area and statewide decisions regarding watershed and urban hydrology, urban greening, stormwater management, water quality, habitat restoration, and climate change.
Visit https://www.sfei.org/content/Hydrologist-Water-Resources-Systems-Analyst for more details and to apply.
SFEI is an EEO/Affirmative Action employer, committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity, and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. +
Seeking applicants for a fully-funded Ph.D. research assistantship in hydrology. The project will investigate the hydrology of forested ecosystems in the coastal temperate rainforest of southeast Alaska. The research will be part of a larger collaboration with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and the USDA Forest Service, utilizing soil moisture sensors and Dynamic Soil Survey techniques to better understand the soil water balance in forested watersheds. Research themes can include hillslope and eco-hydrology, forest soils, runoff generation, nutrient fluxes, and biogeochemistry.
The project will be based at the USDA Forest Service Héen Latinee Experimental Forest or Juneau region in Alaska and provides opportunities to work within an interdisciplinary team of soil scientists and hydrologists from the USDA Forest Service and Natural Resources Conservation Service. The project will combine field, laboratory, and modeling analysis with an expectation of extended visits to the field site throughout the duration of the study. An M.S. degree in hydrology, soil science, ecology or related field is required.
The incoming student will join the Department of Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation (www.frec.vt.edu) at Virginia Tech in January or August of 2025. The student may also participate in interdisciplinary communities at Virginia Tech such as the Global Change Center (www.globalchange.vt.edu) and would be encouraged to join Virginia Tech's Interfaces of Global Change graduate fellowship program (https://globalchange.vt.edu/graduate/interdisciplinary-phd-training.html).
Research assistantships provide competitive annual stipends and benefits, including a full tuition waiver. In addition, students are provided with opportunities to develop meaningful teaching and mentoring experience.
Prospective candidates are encouraged to contact Dr. Kevin McGuire (540-231-6017; kevin.mcguire at vt.edu) with their curriculum vitae (CV) and a brief statement of interest. This statement should outline academic goals, relevant experience, and motivation for pursuing a Ph.D. in this research theme at Virginia Tech.
Seven scholarships which hope to help nurture future talent in the UK’s burgeoning offshore wind sector are being offered at the University of Hull. The scholarships, announced by the Aura Centre for Doctoral Training, led by the University’s Energy and Environment Institute, will start in September this year, and each look to address a challenge facing the sector.
Run in partnership with the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult and Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy, the fully-funded scholarships include a year’s postgraduate diploma training, followed by three years of PhD research.
The Aura Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Offshore Wind Energy and the Environment is led by the Energy and Environment Institute at the University of Hull, alongside academic partners Durham, Newcastle and Sheffield Universities and over 20 industry partners.
Details of the Seven scholarships available – each developed alongside industry partners to meet a specific challenge facing the offshore wind sector – are below:
• ORE Catapult: Array scale sediment transport dynamics
• ORE Catapult: Hydrodynamic loading of offshore wind infrastructure
• ORE Catapult: Fibre optic sensors for cable lifetime performance monitoring
• ORE Catapult: The future of global offshore natural capital with climate change
• ORE Catapult: Evaluating the impact of motion travel on cognitive ability of offshore workers: a VR experience
• Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy: Wind Turbine Blade Infusion Modelling
• Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy: Individual Blade Digital Twins for Recording and Analysing Production Parameters
The seven scholarships are open for applications now. The deadline for entry is Sunday, August 16.
Students who undertake the new industry scholarships will complete their postgraduate diploma alongside other Aura CDT students, before progressing onto a 2-4-year PhD research project, supported by their industry sponsor. +
Simon Fraser University
School of Environmental Sciences
Associate Professor in Watershed Sciences
The School of Environmental Sciences at Simon Fraser University, in Burnaby, British Columbia, invites applications for a faculty position in watershed sciences. The appointment will likely be at the Associate Professor level, but exceptional candidates at the Assistant Professor level will be considered.
The ideal candidate is a physical scientist interested in watershed-scale research questions, with an ability and interest in working collaboratively with other water scientists, such as those interested in biology and ecology. We welcome applications from highly motivated individuals in a broad range of fields related to physical watershed processes. Potential topics of study could include ecohydrology, ecogeomorphology, watershed-scale geomorphology, watershed management, and restoration science. The successful applicant will contribute to a diverse research and teaching community at SFU, joining a group of physical and biological water scientists, spread across Biological Sciences, Earth Sciences, Environmental Science, Geography, and Resource and Environmental Management.
The successful candidate should have demonstrated research excellence through the development of a vigorous, high-profile, and externally-funded research program. The candidate will help build an integrated water sciences group within the new School of Environmental Science. Associate member status with other units on campus will facilitate diverse opportunities for graduate student training. Teaching responsibilities will include delivering select courses in support of the interdisciplinary Environmental Science undergraduate program and the Masters of Ecological Restoration program.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and Permanent Residents of Canada will be given priority. Simon Fraser University, located in Metro Vancouver, is an equity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university. All positions are subject to availability of funding and approval by the SFU Board of Governors.
Candidates should submit a single pdf to EVSCHire@sfu.ca that includes:
1. A one-page cover letter (include a statement of citizenship and/or residency status)
2. A two-page statement of research experience, interests, and future directions
3. A full CV that includes a list of publications, teaching experience, and graduate/post-doc supervision
4. Names and contact information of three references
The deadline for applications is May 1, 2019. If you have any questions, please contact the Rebecca Ho, Manager, Environmental Science at EVSC_Mgr@sfu.ca.
Search Committee chair:
Dr. Jeremy Venditti, Director
School of Environmental Sciences
Simon Fraser University
Burnaby, BC, V5A 1S6
Under the authority of the University Act, personal information that is required by the University for academic appointment competitions will be collected. For further details, see the Collection Notice.
Simulation of the motion of granular fluids over complex terrain is a core tool for assessing a wide range of geophysical hazards, from the growth and runout of postfire debris flows to the generation of landslide tsunamis. We seek a Mendenhall to advance the theory, numerics, software, validation, or application of granular fluid modeling in service of hazard, vulnerability, and risk assessment.
Duty Station: Golden, Colorado or Vancouver, Washington (no remote option)
Many geophysical hazards can be idealized as the flow of, or interaction between, granular-fluid mixtures and water. Examples include but are not limited to: the runout of landslides, the generation of landslide tsunamis, the recruitment of sediment into surface overland flow or tsunami flow, the breaching of earthen dams, the routing of erosive outburst floods, and the deposition and potential subsequent re-entrainment of sediment by any of the above mechanisms. Tools that enable simulation of granular fluids over complex terrain have a wide range of applications for hazard assessment.
We seek a Mendenhall Fellow to advance understanding of simulation of granular fluids for cascading hazard, vulnerability, or risk investigation. A successful candidate is expected to undertake research that contributes to one or more of the following general topic areas: fundamental physical processes, algorithm design and numerics, software development, benchmark development and validation, or hazard, vulnerability, or risk assessment methods and applications. The fellow may work on a project with relevance to many hazards (e.g., representing segregation feedbacks or mechanisms of sediment entrainment) or on a project focused on a particular hazard (e.g., landslide tsunamis, outburst floods, postfire debris flow sediment recruitment). Research in all areas may benefit from the existing set of experiments conducted at the U.S. Geological Survey debris flow flume (Logan, Iverson, and Obryk, 2018). Some examples of each of the main topic areas follow.
Fundamental advances: One possible area of research regards the fundamental physical processes that describe the interaction between grains and water. Research in this area may include the enhancement of existing mathematical models (e.g., the D-Claw model, George and Iverson, 2014; Iverson and George, 2014) or development of new physical-process models. It may also focus on the representation of specific physical processes, such as entrainment and deposition of sediment, the segregation of different grain types, and the dewatering of granular flows.
Model implementation, verification, and validation: Another area of research is that of model implementation. Research in this area may include generation of benchmark tests for model validation and verification, including comparison between depth averaged and fully three-dimensional models. Research may also include generation of datasets, inventories, or compilations used for model validation. It may also include enhancements to software usage and performance.
Hazard, vulnerability, or risk applications and methods: A final area of research is in applying the simulation of granular fluids to hazard, vulnerability, or risk assessment for specific geologic hazards. Research topics in this area may include erosion and deposition of landslides or debris flows; the generation of displacement waves by landslides or volcanic processes; or the formation and breaching of landslide dams and associated outburst floods. Research may also involve mixed full-fidelity and statistical surrogate modeling to support generation of probabilistic hazard assessments given limited computational resources. Additionally, a successful candidate in this area is encouraged to extend their scope of analysis from hazard assessment to vulnerability or risk assessment (Godt et al., 2022; Ludwig et al., 2018).
Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to contact the Research Advisor(s) early in the application process to discuss project ideas.
References
George, D.L., and Iverson, R.M., 2014, A depth-averaged debris-flow model that includes the effects of evolving dilatancy. II. Numerical predictions and experimental tests: Proceedings of the Royal Society A: Mathematical, Physical and Engineering Sciences, v. 470, no. 2170, p. 20130820., doi: 10.1098/rspa.2013.0820.
Godt, J.W., Wood, N.J., Pennaz, A.B., Dacey, C.M., Mirus, B.B, Schaefer, L.N., and Slaughter, S.L., 2022, National strategy for landslide loss reduction: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2022–1075, 36 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/ofr20221075.
Iverson, R.M., and George, D.L., 2014, A depth-averaged debris-flow model that includes the effects of evolving dilatancy. I. Physical basis: Proceedings of the Royal Society A: Mathematical, Physical and Engineering Sciences, v. 470, no. 2170, p. 20130819., doi: 10.1098/rspa.2013.0819.
Logan, M., Iverson, R.M., and Obryk, M.K., 2018, Video documentation of experiments at the USGS debris-flow flume 1992–2017 (ver 1.4, January 2018): U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2007–1315, https://doi.org/10.3133/ofr20071315.
Ludwig, K.A., Ramsey, D.W., Wood, N.J., Pennaz, A.B., Godt, J.W., Plant, N.G., Luco, N., Koenig, T.A., Hudnut, K.W., Davis, D.K., and Bright, P.R., 2018, Science for a risky world—A U.S. Geological Survey plan for risk research and applications: U.S. Geological Survey Circular 1444, 57 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/cir1444.
Sorry for the short fuse. There is new postdoc fellowship opportunity at Caltech associated with the Caltech Resnick Sustainability Institute: https://resnick.sites.caltech.edu/
which is supporting research in clean energy, climate science, water resources, and ecology and biosphere engineering. The fellowship is called the Pioneer Postdoctoral Fellowship,
https://resnick.sites.caltech.edu/programs/fellowships/pioneer-postdoctoral-fellowship,
and applications are due Oct. 11. Applicants must have a faculty host that is willing to make a financial commitment. This could be from any faculty member at Caltech.
The Resnick Institute is interested in supporting work in landscape sustainability. I am involved in a few new funded projects at Caltech on river-floodplain dynamics, mud and organic carbon transport, rivers in permafrost, and soil carbon, including geomorphology, and soil carbon geochemistry and microbial ecology. This work includes fieldwork in California and Alaska, and fluvial and hillslope morphodynamic modeling. Collaborators include Woodward Fischer (Caltech), Joshua West (USC), Christian Frankenberg (Caltech), Ruby Fu (Caltech), among others. If any of these topics sound interesting, please contact me to discuss the application.
In addition to this new Pioneer Fellowship, our department offers two annual postdoc fellowships (the Texaco and OK Earl, and the Foster and Coco Stanback) which are now posted. Applications for these are due Dec. 1. These do not require a faculty commitment prior to the application. So, please do apply to these if you are interested in a postdoc in Caltech Geological and Planetary Sciences.
https://www.gps.caltech.edu/about/positions-available/postdoctoral-positions
Regards
Mike Lamb
https://lamb.caltech.edu/ +
Sorry to disturb you. We are looking for postdoctoral scholars for the following positions. They will be working with advanced machine learning concepts outlined in this paper. (https://www.nature.com/articles/s43017-023-00450-9). Strong computational background is preferred. Starting time is flexible, but can be as soon as possible.
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Join a dynamic team focused on data assimilation and physics-informed machine learning as a Postdoctoral Scholar in computational hydrology.
The Pennsylvania State University is seeking applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar in the field of computational hydrology, with a focus on data assimilation and physics-informed machine learning. Pending approval of the grant, the successful candidate will work on innovative research in hydrology, collaborate with Dr. Shen and other faculty members, participate in the development of research projects, and provide support to graduate students.
The Postdoctoral Scholar will combine data assimilation and differentiable modeling (a genre of physics-informed machine learning) for hydrologic modeling to improve national-scale hydrologic forecast. The successful candidate will work with a large, interdisciplinary team on the next-generation national water model. The Postdoctoral Scholar will integrate state-of-the-art data assimilation techniques into the differentiable modeling platform, which could benefit society by reducing the damage of floods.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
* Develop and implement novel modeling techniques that stay current with the latest developments, as well as be willing to learn and adopt frontier methods.
* Collaborate with research team members to design, execute, and interpret research findings.
* Contribute to the development of high-quality research publications and presentations.
* Provide support to graduate students within the department.
Requirements:<br>
The Postdoctoral Scholar should possess a Ph.D. in hydrology, civil engineering, environmental science, or a closely related field by the start date.
The successful candidate will also have:
* A strong background in numerical modeling and the application of computational methods to hydrological problems.
* Research experience with a track record of published work in relevant scientific journals.
* Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
* Proficiency in programming languages, such as Python or Fortran. Experience with machine learning is a plus.
* Solid understanding of the physical hydrologic cycle and large-scale geographic datasets.
This is a term appointment for one year with an excellent possibility of renewal depending on performance and funding availability.
The Pennsylvania State University offers a dynamic research environment, providing access to world-class facilities and resources. We encourage highly motivated candidates with a passion for advancing the field of computational hydrology to apply for this exciting position. To apply, please submit your CV, a cover letter detailing your research interests and experience, and contact information for three references with your online application.
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University Park, PA
Chaopeng Shen<br>
Associate Professor<br>
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering<br>
231C Sackett Building<br>
The Pennsylvania State University<br>
University Park, PA 16802<br>
Email: cshen@engr.psu.edu<br>
Web: http://water.engr.psu.edu/shen/<br>
Twitter: @ChaopengShen<br>
Stanford Civil and Environmental Engineering is currently searching for an Assistant Professor or Untenured Associate Professor. Of particular interest in our search are candidates who work at the frontier of their specific sub-field of civil and environmental engineering to enhance the sustainability of the built and natural environments. This includes research in hydrology. We would appreciate if you would share this announcement or provide any recommendations of outstanding persons who may be potential candidates for this tenure-track position, in particular women and other individuals from groups who are underrepresented in the field of Civil and Environmental Engineering.
A detailed description of our search profile and the application portal can be found at https://facultypositions.stanford.edu/en-us/job/493379/assistant-professor-or-associate-professor-without-tenure-civil-environmental-engineering. In brief, the successful candidate must have promise of excellence in teaching and research in subject areas relevant to the overall mission of the Department (https://cee.stanford.edu). He or she will be expected to establish an effective, forefront research program in collaboration with the other faculty in the Department, School and University. Interdisciplinary programs are currently of special interest.
Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and 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, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford welcomes applications that would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching and clinical missions.
We would be pleased if you would share this announcement and posting with potential candidates, or to receive your recommendations for outstanding applicants by e-mail at cee-search@lists.stanford.edu.
Thank you,
Sarah
Sarah Fletcher, PhD (she / her)<br>
Assistant Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering<br>
Lee and Kitty Price Center Fellow, Woods Institute for the Environment<br>
Stanford University<br>
http://www.fletcherlab.science/<br>
Stanford University has two open faculty searches for untenured positions related to hydrology:
# The Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability has a search in Freshwater, with a deadline of Nov 15. https://facultypositions.stanford.edu/cw/en-us/job/494637/pretenure-faculty-postion-in-freshwater-stanford-doerr-school-for-sustainabilityob/494637?lApplicationSubSourceID=
# Stanford CEE has a search in all areas of civil and environmental engineering, including hydrology and water resources engineering as a focus areas of interest. The deadline is Dec 1. https://facultypositions.stanford.edu/en-us/job/494631/assistant-professor-or-associate-professor-without-tenure
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply to both positions.
Best,<br>
Sarah<br>
Sarah Fletcher, PhD (she / her)<br>
Assistant Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering<br>
Lee and Kitty Price Center Fellow, Woods Institute for the Environment<br>
Stanford University<br>
www.fletcherlab.science<br> +
Stanford University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Earth and Planetary Sciences. We invite candidates that have completed or will soon complete their Ph.D. in a broad range of areas including but not limited to geochemistry, sedimentary geology, and structural geology. We also encourage applicants that apply their disciplines in the context of field research, planetary science, or both. The successful candidate will serve as faculty in the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability. Candidates must have an exceptional record of scholarly work, demonstrate a dedication to teaching, and an established commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Application materials need to be submitted online at this link (http://facultypositions.stanford.edu/cw/en-us/job/494601?lApplicationSubSourceID=). The deadline to submit your application is October 30, 2023. Late applications will not be accepted.
Applications must include:
# Cover letter
# Curriculum vitae
# Contact information for three reference letter writers
# Combined research and teaching statement (not to exceed 3 pages)
The Earth and Planetary Sciences Department, Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability, and Stanford University value faculty who will help foster an inclusive academic environment for colleagues, students, and staff with a wide range of backgrounds, identities, and outlooks. Candidates may choose to include as part of their combined research and teaching statements a brief discussion about how their work and experience will further these ideals. Additional information about Stanford's IDEAL initiative may be found here: https://ideal.stanford.edu/about-ideal/diversity-statement.
Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and 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, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford welcomes applications from all who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching and clinical missions.
The expected base pay range for this position is $126,000-$145,000. Stanford University has provided a base pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree, training, and field or discipline; departmental budget availability; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs.
For general questions regarding this position, please contact Claudia Baroni at cbaroni@stanford.edu - not Jane Willenbring. 😆
Start date: September 1, 2022
Duration: The initial appointment will be for 2 years, with possible renewal subject to performance and funding status.
I am seeking applications for an open postdoctoral researcher position in the Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) at Florida State University. My group focuses on watershed hydrology, harmful algal bloom prediction and mitigation, natural and nature-based features, climate change, and sea-level rise impacts on hydrology, water quality, and ecology. Multiple projects funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) are ongoing in my group.
The postdoctoral researcher must have a strong background in hydrology and watershed management. The successful candidate will (1) develop and conduct the watershed modeling, simulation, and optimization, decision support tool development, and data analyses, (2) help mentor graduate and undergraduate students, and (3) contribute to the educational activities and writing peer-reviewed papers and research proposals. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in civil engineering, agricultural & biological engineering, environmental sciences, earth sciences, or related field. The candidate must have the ability to work independently and possess strong problem-solving skills and should have publications and conference presentations. Excellent writing skills and oral communication, the ability to organize and interpret data, and the dissemination of research findings in top-tier refereed journals are essential. It is expected that the candidates have strong computer programming skills (R, MATLAB, or Python), watershed modeling, and geospatial analyses (e.g., GIS). A background in machine learning applications in water resources issues is a plus. This position is a full-time 100% FTE appointment, and the selected candidate will receive benefits.
Florida State University is one of the nation’s public land-grant institutions that provides collaborative opportunities with experts throughout the sciences and engineering. The CEE Department is home to the Resilient Infrastructure and Disaster Response (RIDER) Center, which provides cutting-edge interdisciplinary research opportunities for graduate students. Tallahassee is also located within a short drive to multiple national parks and beaches, providing several opportunities for outdoor activities. Applicants should contact Dr. Nasrin Alamdari (nalamdari@fsu.edu) with a cover letter explaining their qualifications for the position and their goal for pursuing the postdoctoral position, a comprehensive curriculum vitae, and the full names and contact information of three professional references.
Still some time to apply for a PhD position at the University of Bern, Switzerland:
https://ohws.prospective.ch/public/v1/jobs/988f55da-06b6-44e6-a448-5f7a307b7936
kind regards,<br>
Virginia Ruiz-Villanueva
Assistant Professor, University of Lausanne (UNIL)<br>
Faculty of Geoscience and Environment, Institute of Earth Surface Dynamics (IDYST) <br>
Geopolis, office 3550. CH-1015 Lausanne, Switzerland<br>
email: Virginia.Ruiz-Villanueva@unil.ch<br> +
