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Two Postdoc Positions at the University of Alabama (CIROH) - Flood Modeling and 3D Channels

University of Alabama, Alabama, United States
Apply before: 31 October 2023

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Position:

2 PostDoc positions

Apply before:

31 October 2023

Two Post-Doctoral positions are available at the University of Alabama (UA) as part of two research projects funded under the Cooperative Institute for Research to Operations in Hydrology (CIROH). CIROH is a newly established National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) cooperative institute with UA and a consortium of 28 academic institutions, non-profit organizations, and government and industry partners. CIROH’s research is tightly linked to research to operation activities at the NOAA National Water Center, co-located on the UA campus in Tuscaloosa. The post-doctoral scholars will be affiliated with Dr. Sagy Cohen’s Surface Dynamics Modeling Laboratory (SDML; https://sdml.ua.edu/).

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

Of interest for:

Hydrology Focus Research Group