Postdoctoral Fellow - Hydrologic Modeling - 530910

The University of Alabama • Tuscaloosa, AL

8d • $54,000 - $67,500

About The Position

The Postdoctoral Fellow continues scholarly activity and research after completing a Ph.D. or other doctoral degree, under the direction of a senior faculty member who serves as a mentor. This position supports the Alabama Water Institute at the University of Alabama and its Critical Response and Information Management System for Operational Needs (CRIMSON) initiative.

The project is developing an online portal to help users in Alabama reduce risks from water hazards, including floods, drought, and water quality degradation. The fellow supports development of the portal and its dashboards and develops data, information resources, and tools to mitigate flood risk from river flooding, coastal flooding, dam breaks, and flash flooding.

The initial appointment is for one year. Renewal, for up to three years, depends on demonstrated research productivity and the availability of funds.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in hydrology, civil engineering, computer science, geoscience, or a closely related field.
• Must have completed a Ph.D. by the start of employment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to facilitate collaboration with academics, scientists, practitioners, and students.
• Strong interest in, or existing skills in, developing web portals, models, data, information resources, and tools for water risk management.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge or experience in hydrologic modeling.
• Knowledge or experience in flood modeling.
• Knowledge or experience in dam safety.
• Knowledge or experience in web application development.

Responsibilities

• Support research efforts for the Alabama Water Institute's CRIMSON initiative.
• Support development of an online portal and multiple dashboards addressing water hazards.
• Develop data, information resources, and tools to mitigate flood risks from river flooding, coastal flooding, dam breaks, and flash flooding.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree