Position Details
Position Information
| Recruitment/Posting Title | Postdoctoral Associate |
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| Department | Engn- Ctr Adv Infrastructure |
| Salary | Commensurate With Experience |
| Posting Summary | The Rutgers CEE Urban Informatics lab & The Infrastructure Resilience Group at Rutgers Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation (CAIT) invite applications for a postdoctoral associate position.The position is in the area of urban-scale mapping and modeling of coastal communities with applications in flood vulnerability assessment, drainage modeling and analysis, and flood risk mitigation and communication. The successful candidate will lead research activities related to high-resolution flood modeling and simulation, and artificial intelligence powered flood detection and modeling.The successful candidates will report to Dr. Jie Gong at CAIT and will work in the Rutgers Urban Informatics laboratory, a state of-the-art lab equipped with advanced remote sensing systems such as UAV, mobile, and static lidar systems, infrared thermography cameras, and drones as well as with advanced computing, simulation, and visualization capabilities. Systems such as CAVE (an immersive visualization facility) and GPU clusters are available for data intensive research. The candidates are expected to contribute to research projects funded by various federal funding programs such as NSF (Smart and Connected Community, CoPE, Future Works), FEMA, HUD, and DHS. |
| Position Status | Full Time |
| Posting Number | 23FA0252 |
| Posting Open Date | 03/13/2023 |
| Posting Close Date | 06/30/2023 |
Qualifications
| Minimum Education and Experience | This position requires a PhD in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, or related engineering fields. The ideal candidate will have experience in one or more of the following topics: flood modeling and impact analysis, deep learning powered flood prediction, storm water management, and catastrophic modeling due to flood and hurricanes. Experience with SWMM, ADCIRC, SLOSH, and other hydrodynamic simulation programs is desired. Coding skills with python, JavaScript, or C/C++ is a plus. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering, Coastal Marine Science, Geography, or other related fields.This position requires good communication, technical writing and presentation skills, and a strong proficiency in office applications. Ability to manage, document, and organize multiple simultaneous projects is key. Requires occasional travel within United States for data collection and to attend meetings/conferences/etc. Both candidates must have strong skills in planning and organizing, information integration, decision-making, and attaining results. The ability to conduct research, compile data and formulate reports and deliverables on a consistent and timely basis are critical. Must be able to think broadly and conceptually and formulate creative, sophisticated solutions to complex problems, prioritize workload, and work independently with general supervision. |
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| Overview | |
| Statement | The initial appointments will be for 12 months. The remuneration and benefits are competitive, and commensurate with qualification and experience. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled. The candidate is expected to start no later than September, 2023.Rutgers University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.Rutgers University is located at a dynamic, beautiful, and vibrant urban area with easy access to major cities including New York and Philadelphia. Rutgers is also an ADVANCE institution, one of a limited number of universities in receipt of NSF funds in support of our commitment to increase diversity and the participation and advancement of women in the STEM disciplines. |
Posting Details
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| Quick Link to Posting | https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/195133 |
| Campus | Rutgers University-New Brunswick |
| Home Location Campus | Busch (RU-New Brunswick) |
| City | Piscataway |
| State | NJ |
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