Post-Doctoral Research Associate: Department of Earth, Environmental, and Planetary Sciences - UTK
About The Position
The computational hydrology lab at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK), Department of Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences (EEPS) is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to join the lab in the spring of 2027. The postdoc will conduct independent research on the general topic of Hydrogeologic and geomorphologic changes, and interplays between them, in various settings – from headwaters to coasts. In addition, the postdoc will mentor graduate and undergraduate students in the lab, as well as develop proposals for funding for future research. The desired start date for this position is January 1st 2027, but there is some flexibility. The work will be done under the supervision of the lab PI, Dr. Anner Paldor. The successful candidate will have research experience in Hydrogeology and Geomorphology. Candidates who are currently completing their PhD, with expected graduation by the end of Fall 2026, are encouraged to apply. The desired skills for this position are: Remote sensing applications in hydrology and geomorphology, Programming and Machine Learning algorithms for big-data analysis, Process-based modeling experience with tools such as HydroGeoSphere, MODFLOW, FEFLOW, DELFT3D, or others, Research experience deeply connected to hydrological applications (fieldwork experience is optional), Strong publication record (commensurate with stage) in relevant journals.
Requirements
- PhD in hydrology, geomorphology, or a related field
- Record of publication (commensurate with career stage)
- Remote sensing, hydrological modeling
Nice To Haves
- Grant writing
- Fieldwork
- Academic teaching
Responsibilities
- Conduct research in the realm of hydrogeology, with particular emphasis on interactions with geomorphology
- Mentor students in the lab in collaboration with the PI
- Apply for external grants to secure funding for future work
- Participate in group and departmental activities and contribute to the culture, including weekly seminars, group meetings, special events, and more.
- (Optional): Co-teach with the PI to gain crucial experience in the academic environment
Benefits
- Postdoctoral researchers are given departmental support in their career planning and professional development, through a structured program for postdoctoral support.
- Regular meetings with faculty beyond their advisor
- Opportunities to present seminars toward their job applications
- Mentorship on the academic job
- Career development and coaching
- Continued education
- Extensive list of development and training possibilities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
