Postdoctoral Fellow

Pay and Department

Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $53,500 - Midpoint: $66,900 (Salaried E8)

Department/Organization: 214231 - Civil Const and Env Engineering

Normal

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm

The Postdoctoral Fellow provides for an internship and continuation of scholarly activity and research after achieving the PhD or other doctoral degree under the direction of a senior faculty member who serves as a mentor for the postdoctoral appointee.

The Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering Department at The University of Alabama is seeking candidates for a Postdoctoral fellow. This position is available to individuals with research interests and expertise in modeling and data analyses of hydrologic processes. Successful candidates will hold a terminal degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or a related field and demonstrate a record of academic achievement in research.

Initial appointments are for one year, with renewal contingent upon demonstration of research productivity and funding. This position will be expected to conduct research in the general area of hydrology. Work on the evaluation and development of the next-generation (eco) hydrologic models, and produce novel scientific insights regarding hydrologic responses and their controls during climate extremes.

Required Department

Minimum Qualifications:

Ph.D. or other terminal degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, hydrology, ecology, geosciences, computer science, applied mathematics, data analytics, or related fields at the start date. Candidates will need to have completed their Ph.D. or have it completed by the start of employment.

Skills and Knowledge: Modeling and data analytics experiences are required for developing simulation codes and for conducting data analysis. The candidate should have: a) Superlative ability to articulate research objectives and hypotheses, and ability to work as part of a team. b) Excellent analytical ability and in-depth experience with at least one programming language.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience with numerical modeling and/or data analytics with big data. Broad knowledge of hydrology.

Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation does not automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

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