Postdoctoral Fellow - 527358

The University of Alabama • Tuscaloosa, AL

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About The Position

The Postdoctoral Fellow provides for an internship and continuation of scholarly activity and research after achieving the PhD or other doctoral degree under the direction of a senior faculty member who serves as a mentor for the postdoctoral appointee. The Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering Department at The University of Alabama is seeking candidates for a Postdoctoral position. This position is available to individuals with research interests and expertise in modeling and data analyses of hydrologic processes. The College and/or the Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering Department will establish a series of structured merit-based evaluations. Initial appointments are for one year, with renewal contingent upon availability of funding. This Postdoctoral position will be expected to conduct research in the general area of hydrology under the supervision of Dr. Mukesh Kumar. Works on the evaluation and development of the next-generation (eco)hydrologic models, and produce novel scientific insights regarding hydrologic responses and their controls during climate extremes.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or other terminal degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, hydrology, ecology, geosciences, computer science, applied mathematics, data analytics, or related fields at the start date.
• Candidates will need to have completed their Ph.D. or have it completed by the start of employment.
• Knowledge of modeling and data analytics to develop simulation codes and for conducting data analysis.
• Superlative ability to articulate research objectives and hypotheses, and ability to work as part of a team.
• Excellent analytical ability and in-depth knowledge with at least one programming language.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with numerical modeling and/or data analytics with big data.
• Broad knowledge of hydrology.
• Experience in ML applications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in the general area of hydrology under the supervision of Dr. Mukesh Kumar.
• Works on the evaluation and development of the next-generation (eco)hydrologic models
• Produce novel scientific insights regarding hydrologic responses and their controls during climate extremes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees