Offer Description
FORM FOR EMPLOYERS
INSTITUTION: Institute of Geophysics Polish Academy of Science
CITY : Warsaw
POSITION: Associate Professor (in polish Adiunkt) in the Department Hydrology and Hydrodynamics
DISCIPLINE: Earth Sciences, Geophysics
POSTED: 25th of July 2024
EXPIRES: 25th of August 2024
WEBSITE www.igf.edu.pl
KEY WORDS: Hydraulics, Vegetated Channels, Geophysics, Earth Sciences, Associate Professor
DESCRIPTION (field, expectations, comments):
The main area of research is within environmental hydraulics, namely study of the rinteractions between water flow and vegetation in lowland rivers. The assistant professor will be engaged in studying various aspects of these interplays, considering the seasonality of occurring phenomena. The research will focus on the variability of vegetation cover and the biomechanical properties of aquatic vegetation in flowing waters. Additionally, the position involves the investigation of the mechanisms of macroplastic waste transport in vegetated streams. This work will combine field, experimental, laboratory, computational, and theoretical research.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: The successful applicant must have a strong background in hydraulic engineering or fluid mechanics and a PhD degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
The candidate should have broad experience in field research of vegetated river channels using various measurement methods, as well as in laboratory research. We are looking for a person with experience in the analysis of results from laboratory and field studies, supported by scientific publications in international journals. A significant asset is having at least one year of professional experience in international academic or research institutions. Proficiency in programming languages, such as Matlab, Python, R, or C++, is required. Fluency in English, both spoken and written, is also mandatory.
Advantageously the successful applicant should have:
1) knowledge and experience in using of equipment used in the Department, i.e. bench‐top testing machine, ADCP flow meter, ADV Vectrino Profiler, oxygen probes, drone;
2) knowledge of software, e.g. Delft3D, HEC-HMS, QGIS / ArcGIS, Horizon;
3) participation in international internships and study visits at academic or research institutions;
4) participation in international scientific conferences.
Required documents:
1. CV – with particular emphasis on scientific achievements
2. Cover Letter
3. The document confirming obtaining scientific title of PhD (in polish doktor) degree
4. List of publications
5. Other documents which are vital to the case (at the discretion of the Candidate).
Application for the competition must be submitted by 25th of August 2024, e-mail: kariera@igf.edu.pl
Please include the following clause in your documents:
I consent to the processing of my personal data by the Institute of Geophysics Polish Academy of Sciences 64 Księcia Janusza Street, 01-452 Warsaw, for recruitment purposes. Personal data will be processed on the basis of Article 6(1)(a) of the Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Directive 95/46/EC (General Data Protection Regulation on data protection OJ. EU.L.2016.119.1 of May 4, 2016). At the same time, I consent to the processing of my personal data for future recruitment.
Where to apply
E-mail: kariera@igf.edu.pl
Requirements
- Research Field: Geosciences » Other
- Education Level: PhD or equivalent
