Postdoctoral Researcher - Civil, Environmental, and Ocean Engineering
Core
Conduct interdisciplinary research in cold regions hydrology, focusing on river ice processes, hydrodynamic modeling, and environmental forecasting for northern U.S. watersheds.
Role type
Postdoctoral Researcher (Hydrology & Remote Sensing)
Builds
Scientific knowledge on ice-related river dynamics and flooding; research proposals; graduate student mentorship
Domain
Civil/Environmental Engineering; Cold Regions Hydrology; Remote Sensing
Deliverable
research
Required skills
hydrodynamic modeling, remote sensing (optical and radar), hydraulic modeling, ice jam process simulation, scientific publishing, proposal development, graduate student mentorship
Preferred skills
experience with satellite data analysis, water temperature forecasting
Technologies
optical remote sensing, radar remote sensing, hydraulic modeling software
Responsibilities
Advance research in cold regions hydrology for US northern watersheds; Implement and assess forecasting models for water temperature; Calibrate and validate hydraulic models to simulate ice jam processes; Assist in writing research proposals and publishing findings; Contribute to the supervision and mentorship of Master's and PhD students
Seniority
Postdoctoral, hands-on research & mentorship