Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering
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Job Overview
The Terrestrial Hydrology Lab in the Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineeringat the University of Cincinnati is seeking a post-doctoral researcher to investigate river water quality using hydrological models, surface water quality models, and remote sensing. Specifically, the research focuses on simulating the generation and transport of sediment and nutrients in rivers at the continental scale by leveraging models, remote sensing, and data science techniques. The successful candidate will be expected to develop/modify hydrological/surface water quality models to simulate riverine sediment and nutrients. The candidate will also be expected to present research results at conferences and publish peer-reviewed articles. The initial appointment is for one year, with possible annual renewals for another two years based on performance.
Essential Functions
- Simulating the generation and transport of sediment and nutrients in rivers at the continental scale by leveraging models, remote sensing, and data science techniques.
- Developing data assimilation algorithms that integrate remote sensing data with surface water quality models.
- Developing/modifying hydrological/surface water quality models using FORTRAN to simulate riverine sediment and nutrients.
- Collecting in situ riverine suspended sediment data from publicly accessible resources.
- Preparing data summaries, reports, manuscripts and presentations of research results.
- Presenting research results at the American Geophysical Union conferences and publishing peer-reviewed articles.
- Keeping informed of developments in field to maintain and enhance professional expertise.
- Engaging in appropriate training and professional development opportunities.
- Playing an active role in seeking career and research advice, both from the faculty supervisor and from other faculty members.
Required Education
Ph.D. in Hydrology, Environmental Engineering, or related field prior to the effective date of the appointment.
Additional Qualifications Considered
- Experience in large-scale hydrologic modeling, surface water quality modeling, and remote sensing.
- Skills in programming languages (e.g., Python, R, or FORTRAN).
- Research skills and interests in geospatial analysis, data assimilation, and machine learning.
- Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills, ability to think critically, and experience in leading high-impact scientific publications.
Application Process
Applicants should complete our online application process by uploading:
- A one-page cover letter
- A curriculum vitae
- Contact information for three references
Applications will be reviewed as received and continue until the position is filled.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
- Sitting – Continuously
Compensation and Benefits
UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.
- Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate’s experience.
- Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
- Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
- Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
- Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
- Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
- Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.
To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html.
The University of Cincinnati, as a multi-national and culturally diverse university, is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of learning and employment. As part of a complete job application you will be asked to include a Contribution to Diversity and Inclusion statement.
As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).
The University of Cincinnati is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer / Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran.
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