Jobs:Job-01385
Apply before: 31 October 2023
Posting:
Position: 2 PostDoc positions
Apply before: 31 October 2023
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Position 1. Flood Inundation Modeling: The position is part of a large, multi-institution, project to advance Flood Inundation Mapping (FIM) predictions. The postdoctoral scholar will lead the development of Machine Learning FIM solutions and the implementation of a comprehensive FIM model intercomparison system. This will include the advancement of an observational evaluation database, the development of automated model setup and comparison tools, and the development of FIM modeling optimization framework. We seek an individual with a PhD in Geography, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related field with a strong interest in modeling and geospatial analysis of floods. The individual is expected to assist in day-to-day lab operations, including mentoring graduate and undergraduate students. Application link: https://careers.ua.edu/jobs/7d231c08-8348-4a03-92ef-9218d9e8d8f2
Position 2. 3D Channels: The position is part of a large, multi-institution, project to advance the representation of channel and floodplain properties in the US Hydrofabric. The postdoctoral scholar will lead the development, testing, and implementation of a novel geospatial data model for representing 3D channel properties within the NOAA Hydrofabric. We seek an individual with a PhD in Geography, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related field with a strong interest in geospatial analysis, remote sensing, and web-GIS. The individual is expected to assist in day-to-day lab operations, including mentoring graduate and undergraduate students. Application link: https://careers.ua.edu/jobs/f79d4741-9fda-4468-a90d-3711fe0f97fa
The positions are available for 2 years of funding at $60-65k/yr plus health and retirement benefits and professional development funds. For questions, please contact Sagy Cohen (sagy.cohen@ua.edu)
Sagy Cohen
Professor, Department of Geography, Surface Dynamics Modeling Lab
Deputy Director, Cooperative Institute for Research to Operations in Hydrology (CIROH)
The University of Alabama
2019E Shelby Hall, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487