Position Details
| Posting Number | G/R33430P |
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| Working Title | Postdoctoral Research Associate – Santiago-Collazo |
| Department | ENGR-Env Civil Agr & Mech |
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| About the College/Unit/Department | The College of Engineering at the University of Georgia is one of the fastest growing programs atUGAand one of the fastest growing public colleges of engineering in the nation. Since our founding in 2012, enrollment in the College of Engineering has grown to over 2,400 students. Students and faculty alike are attracted to our setting in a comprehensive, land-grant, research institution that’s consistently ranked among the 20 best public universities in the nation. Ourrapidly expandingengineering program focuses on opportunities for learning, discovery and innovation at the confluence of disciplines. |
| College/Unit/Department website | https://engineering.uga.edu/ |
| Employment Type | Employee |
| Additional Schedule Information | This is a full time, 40-hour/week position. |
| Advertised Salary | 60000.00 |
| Anticipated Start Date | 09/01/2026 |
| Posting Date | 05/29/2026 |
| Closing Date | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | Please include the following materials with your application submission:CV/ResumeCover letterUnofficial transcriptsList of references with contact informationSample publications |
| Location of Vacancy | Athens Area |
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Duties/Responsibilities
| Duties/Responsibilities | Estimate the sediment and contaminant transport in rivers within the Savannah River National Laboratory due to extreme flooding events. |
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| Percentage of time | 30 |
| Duties/Responsibilities | Develop numerical algorithms for estimating compound flood using reduced-physics approach of the shallow water equation. |
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| Percentage of time | 40 |
| Duties/Responsibilities | Supervise and mentor graduate students on their projects. |
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| Percentage of time | 10 |
| Duties/Responsibilities | Write and submit peer-review journal articles. |
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| Percentage of time | 20 |
Position Details
Position Information
| Classification Title | Post-Doctoral Associate AD |
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| FLSA | Exempt |
| UGA Job Code | |
| FTE | 1.00 |
| Minimum Qualifications | |
| Position Summary | We are seeking a highly motivated and self-driven Postdoctoral Researcher for the purposes of developing a transport model for various particles (sediment, contaminant) to estimate their trajectory under multiple flood drives (overland and riverine) and assess compound flooding.This appointment has supported funding for 15 months beyond the start date. |
| Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position | PhD focus in the area of Environmental Engineering, specifically in the area of hydraulic/water resourcesExperience with coding and industry flood modeling softwares, as well as with transport models |
| Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies | PhD in Engineering or related fieldCompetency in numerical modeling of floods and particle transport |
| Physical Demands | Standard for office/lab environments. |
| Is this a Position of Trust? | No |
| Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? | No |
| Does this position require a P-Card? | No |
| Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? | No |
| Is driving a requirement of this position? | No |
| Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? | No |
| Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) | No |
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Contact Information
Recruitment Contact
| Contact Details | For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below. |
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| Recruitment Contact Name | Dr. Felix Santiago-Collazo |
| Recruitment Contact Email | fsantiago@uga.edu |
| Recruitment Contact Phone | N/A |
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter
- Sample Publications
- Unofficial Transcripts
- List of References with Contact Information
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