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Postdoctoral Researcher – Climate Flood Modelling
National University of Ireland Galway, , Ireland
Apply before: 1 March 2022


We are looking for a Post-Doctoral Researcher/Research Associate for a 12-month full time post. This position is funded by the Environmental Protection Agency, Ireland and is available from 31st of March 2022. If necessary, it may be possible to arrange a later start date.


Job Description:
The successful candidate will be based at the National University of Ireland Galway and contribute towards a recently awarded project in the field of Climate Change Modelling and Climate Resilient Development. The project is aimed at quantifying the extent of coastal-fluvial flood inundation in urban zones under various climate scenarios and combinations of flood drivers. The successful candidate will work in a multidisciplinary team with colleagues in Civil Engineering Department and the Centre for Economic Research on Inclusivity and Sustainability (CERIS) at the National University of Ireland, Galway.


Duties:

  • Conduct research (both independently and as part of a team) in the area of high-resolution hydrodynamic modelling of fluvial-coastal floods.
  • Perform statistical analysis of extreme events.
  • Produce output maps in GIS environment.
  • Contribute to the writing of scientific papers and reports for international journals and progress reporting to other researchers and industry partners.
  • Assist with the coordination of research activities and actively contribute to research outputs to meet project milestones.
  • Participate in and/or present at conferences and/or workshops relevant to the project as required.
  • Assist with the supervision of PhD and research students.


Salary: €39,132 - €41,525 per annum, pro rata.

Start date: Position is available from 31st of March 2022.


To view details of this job, please see the attached document or click on the link below: http://www.nuigalway.ie/about-us/jobs/researchjobs/


For an informal information please contact Dr Indiana Olbert by email Indiana.olbert@nuigalway.ie.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 5.00 pm 1st March 2022


Kind regards,

Indie

Of interest for:
  • Hydrology Focus Research Group