| Postdoctoral Research Associate I | |
|---|---|
| Posting Number | req22377 |
| Department | Hydrology & Atmospheric Sci |
| Department Website Link | https://has.arizona.edu/ |
| Location | Main Campus |
| Address | Tucson, AZ USA |
| Position Highlights | The Department of Hydrology and Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Arizona (UA) is seeking a postdoctoral scholar in hydrology and hydroclimatology. As part of the effort, the successful candidate will work with a team of investigators from UA and Arizona State University (ASU) to investigate innovative ways to strengthen water resilience and secure future water supply under climate change. To achieve the goals, the post-doc will conduct water budget analysis and project future water supply under various climate change and land use scenarios and provide guidance for designing an observational network in Arizona. This will be a great opportunity to engage with a variety of groups involved in water management in Arizona, which are actively seeking solutions to address the impacts of the ongoing millennium megadrought.Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here. |
| Duties & Responsibilities | DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Analyzing various data products of precipitation, evapotranspiration (ET), runoff and streamflow, groundwater recharge, snowpack, soil moisture, and terrestrial water storage change over Arizona under historical periods and future climates. Developing new ET products over Arizona with innovative algorithms and remote-sensing data to estimate ET water loss, while analyzing various other existing ET products. Advancing hydrological models (e.g., the National Water Model, land surface models) with machine learning techniques to improve streamflow, snow, and ET predictions. Publish high-quality peer-reviewed journal articles and present the results at conferences. Team working and reporting regularly to the project team. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Strong skills in hydrological modeling and machine learning, Proficient in computer programing (e.g., Python, Fortran, C, Matlab, and/or R), Skills in handling large datasets and high-performance computing (Unix and Linux systems), Strong record of publishing papers in peer-reviewed journals. Knowledge of machine learning techniques |
| Minimum Qualifications | Ph.D. in hydrology, hydrometeorology, atmospheric sciences, or related fields completed by date of hire. |
| Preferred Qualifications | |
| FLSA | Exempt |
| Full Time/Part Time | Full Time |
| Number of Hours Worked per Week | 40 |
| Job FTE | 1.00 |
| Work Calendar | Fiscal |
| Job Category | Research |
| Benefits Eligible | Yes – Full Benefits |
| Rate of Pay | NIH salary guidelines, Depends on Experience |
| Compensation Type | salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE) |
| Type of criminal background check required: | Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive) |
| Number of Vacancies | 1 |
| Target Hire Date | 5/26/2025 |
| Expected End Date | |
| Contact Information for Candidates | Dr Guo-Yue Niu niug@arizona.edu |
| Open Date | 4/3/2025 |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Documents Needed to Apply | Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter |
| Special Instructions to Applicant | Please include your statement of research interest as part of your cover letter. Review of applications will be performed immediately until the positions are filled. The successful candidates will be expected to commence work immediately (early summer of 2025). Applications should consist of (1) a full CV, (2) a letter describing your research interests and qualifications, and (3) a list of contact information for 3 referees. |
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