Postdoctoral Fellow in Future Runoff and Reservoir Evaporation Projections for Texas River Basins
4 months ago
Job Details
:General Notes
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled hydroclimate postdoctoral fellow to join our team. The successful candidate will have a strong background in atmospheric science, hydroclimate change, data analysis, and numerical modeling. The candidate will be based at UT Austin and be affiliated in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences. The researcher will get an opportunity to actively collaborate with the Texas Water Development Board. Austin is a highly vibrant city and provides access to numerous activities beyond the research and academic experience through UT Austin. Under the supervision of Dr. Zong-Liang Yang, this research will develop a methodology to derive future projected runoff and reservoir evaporation for a select river basin in Texas.
Please submit your application, including a cover letter, CV, and contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Application Deadline: August 17, 2024
Purpose
To collaborate with the Texas Water Development Board. Austin is a highly vibrant city and provides access to numerous activities beyond the research and academic experience through UT Austin.
Responsibilities
Proficiency in analyzing climate data from CMIP6 or similar datasets.
Strong skills in managing large datasets, including climate projections and hydrological data.
Proficiency in programming languages such as NCAR Command Language (NCL), Python, R, or MATLAB for data processing and analysis.
Required Qualifications
PhD in Atmospheric or Hydrological Sciences. Ph.D. must have been earned within the past three years.
Preferred Qualifications
PhD degree in Atmospheric Science, Meteorology, Climate Science, Hydrology or related field.
Proven experience with Earth system models (ESMs) and downscaling techniques.
Expertise in hydrological models, particularly those related to streamflow and reservoir evaporation.
Experience with bias correction techniques such as quantile mapping.
Experience in performing sensitivity analysis and uncertainty quantification in hydrological projections.
Demonstrated ability to document methodologies and findings in detailed technical reports.
Experience in preparing project deliverables and progress presentations.
Ability to communicate complex scientific concepts to diverse stakeholders, including water planners and environmental agencies.
Salary Range
$65,000
Working Conditions
May work around standard office conditions and in laboratories;
Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.
Use of manual dexterity.
Climbing of stairs and walking between buildings inside UT Austin campus.
Lifting and moving.
Required Materials
Resume/CV
3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
Letter of interest
Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.
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Employment Eligibility:
Please make sure you meet all the required qualifications and you can perform all of the essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.----
Retirement Plan Eligibility:
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.----
Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
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