Jobs:Job-00379
Start reviewing process: 6 May 2021
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Position: Postdoctoral Scholar
Start reviewing process: 6 May 2021
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Job Description: This post doc researcher will be developing landscape evolution models relevant for the evolution of the southern margin of the Tibetan Plateau or orogenic plateaus in general. Candidate should have significant experience using and interpreting the results of numerical models of landscape evolution, preferably using LandLab, but experience with other models is acceptable. Experience developing components for landscape evolution models and/or prior research experience with drainage divide migration is preferred but not essential.
Duties include:
-25% Work with principal investigator to develop landscape evolution models in LandLab to explore the controls on drainage divide migration on orogenic plateaus.
-25% Work with principal investigator to analyze topography of orogenic plateaus, specifically the southern margin of the Tibetan plateau, to look for evidence of drainage divide migration and to compare with results of landscape evolution models.
-25% Develop new modules for LandLab related to processes not already included, but important for drainage network stability in orogenic plateaus.
-25% Preparation of manuscripts for submission to the external literature and presentations at international meetings.
Minimum qualifications: Doctoral degree in geomorphology especially simulation of landscape evolution; must have at least three years of doctoral level research; must be experienced in using landscape evolution models or programming in Python
Preferred qualifications: Doctoral degree in geomorphology especially simulation of landscape evolution with 5 years of doctoral level research.
Job Competencies required: Proficient in running and interpreting results of landscape evolution models; Proficient using Program in Python, or alternatively Matlab, Python preferred; Proficient in developing subroutines for landscape evolution models; proficient in analyzing digital topography with standard analysis tools
Special Instructions: Please submit a current cv and contact information of 3 references. An official transcript showing highest degree obtained will be needed prior to hire.
Posting Date: May 6, 2021
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
Additional Position Information: Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
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Faculty Supervisor Contact Information: Adam Forte
aforte8@lsu.edu
Department of Geology & Geophysics
Louisiana State University
