Job Title: Post Doctoral Scholar
Department: Arts and Sciences | Earth Sciences
The School of Earth Sciences within the College of Arts and Science seeks a Post Doctoral Scholar to perform independent research in groundwater modeling. The Post Doctoral Scholar is expected to work collaboratively on quantifying the effects of sea level rise on saltwater intrusion and rising water tables in coastal aquifers. Duties will include developing and analyzing groundwater models and datasets, presenting results at conferences/workshops, writing manuscripts to publish results in peer-reviewed journals, contributing to the research program, assisting with extramural funding proposals, mentoring students and supporting group activities through collaborative service work.
Qualifications
Doctoral Degree in hydrology, earth science, civil or environmental engineering or a closely related area required. Demonstrated experience in MODFLOW or other groundwater modeling codes and a strong publication record for their career stage is required. Knowledge of FloPy and coding in Python desired.
The start date is flexible. The position is expected to last for 1.5 years with the opportunity for an additional year renewal.
Additional Information:
The College of Arts and Sciences is the largest college and the academic heart of the university. The College hosts 81 majors. With 38 departments, 20+ world-class research centers, and more than 2,000 faculty and staff members, students have the unique opportunity to study with the best artists, scholars, and scientists in their field. The College values diversity and offers a supportive, open, and inclusive community.
The pay range for this job profile is $48,000 – $60,000 The offer for this position will fall within this range based on internal equity, the unit’s available budget, and the candidate’s qualifications.
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Location: Mendenhall Laboratory (0054)
Position Type: Term (Fixed Term)
Scheduled Hours: 40
Shift: First Shift
Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.
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