1.Hydrological Scientist
Department Description:
The Hydrological Scientist will lead and contribute to research and consulting projects in hydrological modelling, flow forecasting, catchment processes and decision-support for water management. Specific project topics may range from catchment-scale surface water-groundwater models to regional water allocation planning, to national flow forecasting tools.
Requirements for the position are:
- Extensive experience (> 5 years post-PhD) in hydrological sciences.
- Experience in hydrological modelling, including the use of standard hydrological modelling systems and platforms (e.g., MODFLOW, eWater Source) and the use of GIS data, time-series data and field observations in models.
- Experience in hydrological forecasting and data assimilation.
- Experience in designing, leading, managing and reporting on research and consultancy projects concerning some or all of the following: river flow prediction integrated surface water-groundwater modelling and management, water allocation and trading, irrigation and hydroelectric schemes, national and regional water accounts.
- Knowledge of current and emerging technology and software for hydrology, including interoperable modelling systems.
- Knowledge of enduring and emerging issues in water resources management, including climate variation and climate change.
- Very high proficiency in written and verbal communications, as indicated by an excellent record of publications and presentations.
Details
Employer
National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research
Location
Christchurch, New Zealand
Posted
Jun 14, 2016
Closes
Jul 08, 2016
Discipline
Hydrology
Career Level
Experienced
Education Level
PhD
Link: https://careers.agu.org/job/7997800/hydrological-scientist/
2.Flint Postdoctoral Fellowship, Department of Geology and Geophysics, Yale University
The Department of Geology and Geophysics at Yale University (earth.yale.edu) announces the 2016 competition for the Richard Foster Flint Postdoctoral Fellowship. We welcome applicants with research interests in climatic processes as well as Cenozoic climatic history. Specific research areas include, but are not limited to, glaciology; climatology; atmospheric and oceanic circulations; low-temperature geochemistry; coupling between tectonics, climate and surface processes; and the biologic record of climate change. The Postdoctoral Associate position is awarded for two years, providing a stipend ($50,000/yr) and base research funds ($5,000/yr), plus health care benefits and limited expenses for relocation. Applicants should contact a Yale faculty sponsor in the Department of Geology and Geophysics to identify potential research projects, and then submit a short statement (limited to 3 pages) of research interests and proposed research, a curriculum vitae, including a list of publications.
Details
Employer
Yale University
Location
New Haven, Connecticut (US)
Posted
Jun 14, 2016
Closes
Jul 14, 2016
Discipline
Atmospheric Sciences,Biogeosciences, Cryosphere Sciences, Geochemistry,Global Environmental Change,Interdisciplinary/Other, Ocean Science, Paleoceanography and Paleoclimatology
Career Level
Postdoctoral
Education Level
PhD
3.Post-doctoral Employee
Number of new positions available: 4
The Center for Western Weather and Water Extremes, (CW3E; cw3e.ucsd.edu) is a research and applications center established in 2013 at Scripps Institution of Oceanography by its Director, Dr. F. Martin Ralph. CW3E focuses on the physical understanding, observations, weather predictions, seasonal outlooks and climate projections of extreme weather and water events to support effective policies and practices to improve resilience in the Western U.S. Funding for this set of Postdoctoral positions is in place from several federal, state and local agencies, with a major emphasis on the unique science and applications needs associated with water supply and flood risk in the Western United States. CW3E carries out its goals with a diverse network of research and operational partners at more than ten other institutions across the U.S. Individuals will be joining a group of several existing Postdoctoral scholars and graduate students, and a number of experienced faculty, researchers and staff at Scripps who are involved with CW3E.
Details
Employer
Center for Western Weather and Water Extremes, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UCSD
Location
Overlooking the Pacific at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UCSD
Posted
Jun 14, 2016
Closes
Jul 14, 2016
Discipline
Interdisciplinary/Other
Career Level
Postdoctoral
Education Level
PhD
Link: https://careers.agu.org/job/7997796/post-doctoral-employee/
4.Deputy Chief - Grand Canyon Monitoring & Research Center
The Southwest Biological Science Center seeks an interdisciplinary supervisory biologist/hydrologist to serve as Deputy Chief of the Grand Canyon Monitoring and Research Center (GCMRC). GCMRC is science provider for the Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive Management Program, with a legislative mandate to provide the public and decision makers with relevant scientific information about status and trends of natural, cultural, and recreational resources found in parts of Grand Canyon National Park and Glen Canyon National Recreation Area affected by Glen Canyon Dam operations.
Duties:
- Serves as Deputy Chief of the Grand Canyon Monitoring and Research Center.
- Coordinates planning, development, and implementation of GCMRC monitoring and research activities in biological and/or physical sciences.
- Oversees budget, tracks current fiscal year expenses.
- Reviews work of technical contractors.
- Oversees hiring.
- Directly supervises senior scientists and technical staff who, in turn, supervise technicians and other staff.
- Ensures compliance with safety instructions and regulations.
Qualifications and other requirements:
- 3 years progressively higher level graduate education (54 semester hours, 81 quarter hours or equivalent) in hydrology, biology or other related field if it provided required knowledge, skills and abilities.
- Professional knowledge of hydrology, geomorphology and physical sciences, biology, ecology, zoology or similar field, especially as pertains to management and rehabilitation of rivers.
- Leadership competency and administrative knowledge of a range of concepts, principles, and practices associated with scientific and contract work, including contract and cooperative agreement oversight.
- Knowledge of and skill in directing, developing, motivating, and managing subordinate staff sufficient to insure economical and efficient operation.
- Knowledge of laws, regulations, concepts, and policies applicable to personnel management, recruitment/ placement, workforce adjustments, disciplinary problem resolution, workforce diversity, and similar human resource issues.
- Broad knowledge and ability to apply professional judgment to develop a credible science program and determine appropriate short- and long-range science objectives in a multi-disciplinary setting.
- Knowledge of policies, procedures, and organization of federal, state, and tribal social, political, and economic environment to effectively integrate the GCMRC's programs and activities.
- Valid state driver’s license and safe driving record.
- Requires occasional travel – about four nights/month.
Details
Employer
US Geological Survey - Southwest Biological Science Center
Location
Flagstaff, Arizona
Salary
$83,468-108,507
Posted
Jun 13, 2016
Closes
Jul 12, 2016
Discipline
Hydrology,Interdisciplinary/Other
Career Level
Experienced
Education Level
Masters
Link: https://careers.agu.org/job/7997797/deputy-chief-grand-canyon-monitoring-and-research-center/
5.Assistant/Associate/Full Research Faculty Position - Center for Coastal and Ocean Mapping/Joint Hydr
SUMMARY OF POSITION: The University of New Hampshire's Center for Coastal and Ocean Mapping/Joint Hydrographic Center, within the School of Marine Sciences and Ocean Engineering, invites applications for a Research Faculty position with experience in the digital manipulation and display of cartographic data in support of nautical charting. UNH actively creates an educational environment that fosters diversity, inclusion and quality engagement for all.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Doctorate in Cartography, Geography, Earth Science, Computer Science, Ocean Engineering or related field. Evidence of ability to:
1) Establish and maintain a productive level of scholarly work;
2) Establish and maintain a productive research program including writing competitive research proposals;
3) Mentor and interact with graduate students and teach graduate level courses if required;
4) Participate in Department and School activities as required;
5) Background of research and practice in digital cartography.
Details:
Employer
UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
Location
Durham, New Hampshire, United States, 03824
Posted
Jun 10, 2016
Closes
Jul 10, 2016
Discipline
Ocean Science
Career Level
Experienced
Education Level
PhD
6.Postdoctoral Opportunity in Groundwater Recharge Study
We are seeking an outstanding postdoctoral fellow (PDF) for a major research project called Groundwater Recharge in the Prairies (GRIP). The objective of the GRIP project is to understand groundwater recharge processes in the unique environment of the Canadian prairies, develop practical tools for quantifying recharge fluxes, and use the new understanding and tools to support sustainable water resources policy development. Working with a team of professors and graduate students, the PDF will play a critical role in GRIP by integrating the understanding of small-scale processes to develop new methodologies for estimating groundwater recharge and its spatial variability.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in groundwater hydrology and/or soil physics, excellent oral and written communication skills, and experience in field-based hydrological studies and/or numerical simulation studies. Skills in GIS and geostatistics will be considered an asset.
Details:
Employer
University of Calgary
Location
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Posted
Jun 13, 2016
Closes
Jul 13, 2016
Discipline
Hydrology
Career Level
Postdoctoral
Education Level
PhD
Link: https://careers.agu.org/job/7997792/postdoctoral-opportunity-in-groundwater-recharge-study/
7.Graduate Student Opportunities in Groundwater Recharge Study
We are recruiting two Ph.D. students and one M.Sc. student to conduct the following components of this interdisciplinary research project.
- Field observation and numerical modelling of groundwater recharge processes focussing on the effects of land-use practices (Ph.D.).
- Development of an integrated, watershed-scale groundwater flow model incorporating the recharge model developed in this study, and model testing using baseflow analysis and environmental tracers (Ph.D.).
- Field observation and numerical modelling of groundwater recharge processes under irrigation and their effects on the watershed-scale water balance (M.Sc.).
Details:
Employer
University of Calgary
Location
University of Calgary, Canada
Posted
Jun 13, 2016
Closes
Jul 13, 2016
Discipline
Hydrology
Career Level
Student / Graduate
Education Level
Bachelors
Link: https://careers.agu.org/job/7997791/graduate-student-opportunities-in-groundwater-recharge-study/
8.Postdoctoral Fellow Positions in Earth and Planetary Materials Science
The Institute for Planetary
Materials (IPM), Okayama University, Misasa, Japan, invites applications for
postdoctoral research fellow positions.
IPM was reorganized in April 1, 2016 from the “Institute for Study of the
Earth’s Interior (ISEI)” with the aim of expanding its research and education
capacity in Earth and Planetary materials science and related fields, in
particular, strengthening areas related to the origin of life and
organic-inorganic-water interactions in planetary materials. A unique feature
of the institute is a wide spectrum of state-of-the-art analytical and
experimental facilities and expertise, which enable comprehensive and in-depth
studies of such materials
Qualifications:
Applicants must have a doctoral degree by the time of appointment, and should not possess another job position during this postdoctoral period.
Details:
Employer
Institute for Planetary Materials (IPM), Okayama University
Location
Misasa, Tottori, Japan (JP)
Posted
Jun 12, 2016
Closes
Jul 12, 2016
Discipline
Biogeosciences,Geochemistry, Mineral and Rock Physics, Planetary Sciences, Volcanology, Geochemistry, and Petrology
Career Level
Postdoctoral
Education Level
PhD
9.Faculty Position in Astrobiology and organic geochemistry/cosmochemistry
The Institute for Planetary Materials (IPM), Okayama University, Misasa, Japan, invites applications for a faculty position in the areas of astrobiology and organic geochemistry/cosmochemistry.
Employer
Institute for Planetary Materials (IPM), Okayama University
Location
Misasa, Tottori, Japan (JP)
Posted
Jun 12, 2016
Closes
Jul 12, 2016
Discipline
Biogeosciences,Geochemistry, Volcanology, Geochemistry, and Petrology
Career Level
Experienced
Education Level
PhD
10.Assistant Professor (Faculty)
The Department of Geology & Geophysics at the University of Utah invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Igneous Processes beginning fall semester 2017. Applicants must have a Ph.D., and the successful candidate will be expected to build a productive and internationally visible research program. We will consider candidates in a broad range of igneous specialties, including igneous petrology, element and isotope geochemistry and magma physics/fluid dynamics. We particularly welcome candidates applying integrated field, laboratory and computational approaches to igneous systems.
Detais:
Employer
University of Utah Department of Geology & Geophysics
Location
Salt Lake City, Utah
Posted
Jun 10, 2016
Closes
Aug 09, 2016
Discipline
Mineral and Rock Physics,Volcanology, Geochemistry, and Petrology
Career Level
Faculty
Education Level
PhD
Link: https://careers.agu.org/job/7997790/assistant-professor-faculty-/
