Assistant Professor

The University of Texas at Arlington Portal•Arlington, TX

About The Position

The Civil Engineering Department and the Water Engineering Research Center ( WERC ) in College of Engineering at the University of Texas at Arlington invite applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in water resources engineering with an emphasis on modeling-based hydro informatics, flood forecasting/early warning, urban flooding, radar/satellite precipitation, Artificial Intelligence, and resilient infrastructure systems. The successful candidate will be expected to lead externally funded research programs, secure sustainable research fundings, publish in high-impact journals, teach undergraduate/graduate courses, mentor students, and contribute to the WERC . The ideal candidate is expected to demonstrate a track record of advanced hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, integrating radar/satellite precipitation, and data-driven methods to deliver actionable tools for flood resilience—such as cloud-based flood forecasting, inundation mapping, and operational early warning systems—and will expand these capabilities through interdisciplinary research in remote sensing, GIS /GeoAI, UAV applications, and resilient infrastructure planning. The candidate with experience translating cutting-edge research (e.g., AI) into operational decision-support systems for agencies and communities (e.g., flood warning and alert platforms) is preferred and is expected to build collaborations across academia, governments, and industry. The WERC is the newly established research center focusing on developing innovative water technologies and practical strategies that drive economic growth and sustainable development. The WERC is dedicated to addressing complex challenges in water resources. As a hydro-focused center, the WERC conducts vital projects that turn sciences and engineering into actionable solutions. By integrating machine learning, sensing technologies, and predictive modeling, the WERC delivers innovative and data-driven solutions for flooding, stormwater, water supply, quality, and environmental resilience for the State of Texas and beyond. Recognized by the state legislators and across the nation, the WERC is one of the pioneering research thrusts that UTA invested in recent years. In accordance with USCIS regulations, successful applicants must be legally able to accept work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Requirements

Earned Ph.D. in Water Resources Engineering, Civil/Environmental Engineering, Hydrology, or a closely related field by the start date.
Demonstrated potential for developing an independent, externally funded research program.
Evidence of peer-reviewed scholarly publications and strong communication skills.
Knowledge and experience of Texas’ water resources, flood forecasting, flood mitigation, etc.

Nice To Haves

Research expertise aligned with urban flooding, flood warning systems, hydro informatics, radar/satellite precipitation, hydrologic/hydraulic/hydrodynamic modeling, and/or UAV /remote sensing applications.
Established externally funded research record in the state of Texas.
A track record of both peer-reviewed scholar journals and impactful technical deliverables.
Experience supporting research center in strategic planning and operations.
Demonstrated experience developing real-time/operational flood information systems and decision-support tools.
Experience working with government agencies and applied research programs, including statewide or regional initiatives.
Strong computational background (e.g., Python/ MATLAB /R/C++/C#) and familiarity with common water modeling platforms (e.g., HEC - HMS / HEC - RAS , MODFLOW , SWMM /XP- SWMM , RiverWare, ArcGIS).
Professional licensure (e.g., P.E.) and/or demonstrated applied engineering capability.

Responsibilities

Research and Scholarly Leadership
Establish a high-impact, externally funded research program in Texas’ water resources/hydrology, flood forecasting, flood mitigation, etc.
Advance research in one or more of the following areas (aligned with WERC’s priorities): Urban hydrology, hydroinformatics and smart-city water systems Flood forecasting, inundation modeling, and flood early warning/alert systems Radar- and satellite-based precipitation, reanalysis, and QPE / QPF data process Hydrologic/hydraulic/hydrodynamic modeling and stormwater and drainage networks GeoAI, remote sensing, GIS , UAV sensing and terrain mapping for flood applications Climate and extreme-event impacts, resilience, nature-based solutions, and sustainability
Produce impactful journal articles and meaningful technical deliverables (e.g., guidance documents, statewide products, operational platforms, etc.).
Collaborate with agencies and stakeholders (e.g., Texas Water Development Boards ( TWDB ), Texas Department of Emergency Management ( TDEM ), Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), etc.) and build interdisciplinary teams.
Teaching and Mentoring
Teach and develop undergraduate and graduate courses in hydrology, water resources systems, hydrologic/hydraulic modeling, GIS /remote sensing, and data-driven methods.
Mentor MS/PhD students and supervise research staff/postdocs; support student professional development and publication.
Service and Professional Engagement
Provide services to the WERC /department/college through committees and program support.
Engage in professional services such as peer review, conference leadership, and society participation (e.g., AGU / ASCE / AWRA ).
Support community and stakeholder engagements related to flood mitigation and water resilience.