Postdoctoral Researcher in Hydrologic Modelling

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Job Description Summary

Job Description

Postdoctoral Researcher in Hydrologic Modelling for a period of one year with the possibility to extend

Seeking a motivated Postdoctoral Researcher interested in collaborating on a project that explores new techniques to investigate vegetation resilience to drought. The goal is to develop a catchment-scale hydrologic modelling framework that incorporates feedbacks between subsurface water storage and vegetation growth and water-use. The project will involve numerical modelling of surface-subsurface hydrology and plant phenology, as well as synthesizing remote sensing data, field observations, and model output.

The Postdoctoral Researcher will be advised by in the Engineering Department at Wake Forest University (WFU), and will have the opportunity to work as part of a collaborative team of graduate and undergraduate students in the

The position is for a 1-year, full-time Postdoctoral Researcher as part of an It will be located at WFU's Wake Downtown Campus in Winston-Salem, NC with occasional travel to the in Boulder, CO, and opportunities to network with members of the of NSF's Critical Zone Network.

The Environmental Dynamics Lab is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in STEM fields and encourages candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

Minimum qualifications

• Ph.D. in Civil & Environmental Engineering or a related field
• Demonstrated publishing record in peer-reviewed journals
• Strong mathematical modelling and programming experience
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a collaborative team and communicate effectively
• Committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in STEM
• Preferred qualifications
• Ability to program in FORTRAN, Python, MATLAB, R, or similar
• Ability to analyze and visualize data using MATLAB, ArcGIS, or similar Proficiency using LINUX/UNIX operating systems
• Proficiency with High Performance Computing (HPC)

The position carries an annual salary of $55,000 (plus benefits) and funding for publications and travel to a professional conference each year.

Applications are due by May 1, 2023 with an anticipated start in November 2023. Please submit a CV, Cover Letter, and contact information for two references.

Additional Job Description

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Time Type Requirement

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In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final staff candidates being considered for employment.

WakeForestseeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce while promoting an inclusive work environment committed to excellence in the spirit of Pro Humanitate.In adherence with applicable laws and as provided by University policies, the University prohibits discrimination in its employment practices on thebasis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and veteran statusandencourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply.