New York University: NYU – NY: Arts and Science (A&S): Environmental Studies
Location
New York, NY
Open Date
Mar 27, 2025
Description
We are seeking an outstanding scholar with expertise in hydrological and hydrodynamic modeling, flood risk and vulnerability analysis, and spatial modeling to work with diverse local and global databases to analyze and communicate urban climate change risks. This position will work closely with the Lab’s Director to advance hydrological and hydrodynamic modeling in urban areas, coordinate and communicate outputs and analysis, and work with a team of climate modelers to validate data and processes. This position also supports urban flood risk assessment for the ClimateIQ initiative and across flood risk projects in the Lab. The role requires expertise in environmental data collection, analysis, and scientific research methods applied to urban water systems and climate change impacts.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and test hydrological and hydrodynamic models to assess flood risks in urban areas.
- Conduct spatial analysis and vulnerability mapping for flood-prone regions.
- Utilize remote sensing and geospatial tools to analyze flood exposure and mitigation strategies.
- Support the ClimateIQ project by integrating flood risk assessments into AI-driven modeling platforms.
- Engage with urban planners and policymakers to develop flood resilience frameworks.
In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary for this position is $72,500. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the specific grant funding and the terms of the research grant when extending an offer.
Qualifications
- PhD degree in Hydrology, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience with hydrological models (e.g., SWMM, HEC-RAS, Delft-FEWS, CityCAT).
- Proficiency in GIS tools, remote sensing techniques, and spatial data analysis.
- Strong coding skills (Python, R, MATLAB) for hydrological data processing.
- Familiarity with flood resilience planning and infrastructure adaptation.
Application Instructions
Please upload resume/CV
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