Posting Details
Posting Information
| Posting Number | FAE1828 |
|---|---|
| Advertised Title | Post-Doctoral Researcher in Water Resources Engineering |
| Campus Location | Main Campus (Memphis, TN) |
| Position Number | 023802 |
| Category | Full-Time Faculty |
| Department | Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering |
| Position Summary | Opening for a Post-Doctoral Researcher in Water Resources Engineering – Development and Implementation of a Connectivity-based Framework Aimed at Prioritizing the Location of Stormwater Control Measures in Urban Watersheds The Research Group of Dr. Claudio I. Meier at the Department of Civil Engineering, University of Memphis, has an opening for a postdoctoral position focusing on the development of novel methodologies for prioritizing the location of distributed stormwater control measures aimed at hydrologically disconnecting developed areas from a basin’s stream network and mitigating their flood enhancing effects on basin response. Candidates should have a Ph.D. (or have successfully defended their dissertation prior to the start date) with a background in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or Hydrology. The qualified candidate must demonstrate knowledge of urban hydrology, surface runoff dynamics, and established hydrologic connectivity metrics. Furthermore, the qualified candidate must possess advanced skills in geocoding, GIS, raster analysis/processing, and the management of large geospatial datasets. Familiarity with optimization techniques and accelerated computing are a plus for this position. Strong written and spoken English skills are required.The successful candidate will: (1) develop novel methodologies for the prioritization of distributed stormwater control measures aimed at minimizing the hydrologic interconnections of developed areas and streams (2) implement the proposed methodologies into software (3) provide tutoring sessions for the use of the software (4) co-advise graduate students, and (5) collaborate with writing research manuscripts and research proposals.Applications are to be submitted via https://workforum.memphis.edu. Click on the faculty box to find the posting for the Post-Doctoral position in Water Resources Engineering. Applications must include a cover letter explaining the candidate’s qualifications for the position and their goal for pursuing the postdoctoral position, a comprehensive curriculum vitae, and the full names and contact information of at least three professional or academic references, including at least one previous graduate advisor. The committee will begin screening applications immediately and continue until the position is filled. For any questions regarding the position, please contact Dr. Claudio I. Meier (cimeier@memphis.edu).The University of Memphis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We urge all qualified applicants to apply for this position. Appointment will be based on qualifications as they relate to position requirements without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class. |
| Minimum Position Qualifications | Candidates should have a Ph.D. with a background in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or Hydrology or have successfully defended their dissertation prior to the start date. |
| Special Conditions | |
| Posting Date | 07/31/2024 |
| Closing Date | |
| Open Until Screening Begins | Yes |
| Hiring Range | Commensurate with Education and Experience |
| Full-Time/Part-Time | Full-Time: Benefits Eligible |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | Applications are to be submitted via https://workforum.memphis.edu. Click on the faculty box to find the posting for the Post-Doctoral position in Water Resources Engineering. Applications must include a cover letter explaining the candidate’s qualifications for the position and their goal for pursuing the postdoctoral position, a comprehensive curriculum vitae, and the full names and contact information of at least three professional or academic references, including at least one previous graduate advisor. The committee will begin screening applications immediately and continue until the position is filled. For any questions regarding the position, please contact Dr. Claudio I. Meier (cimeier@memphis.edu). |
| Instructions to Applicant regarding references | |
| Is this posting for UofM employees only? | No |
| Benefits of Employment (Applies to full-time, non-police employees only) |
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
- References List
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