Faculty
The University of Alabama, College of Engineering 2023-2024 Faculty Staff Search
The University of Alabama | Posted: December 2023
The College of Engineering at The University of Alabama (UA) is seeking outstanding applicants for multiple tenure/tenure-track faculty positions at all ranks and in all areas of engineering that complement and enhance our major water initiatives sponsored by NOAA and USGS. These initiatives are advancing the next generation of hydrologic modeling and water observation systems with emerging opportunities in artificial intelligence, cloud computing and decision science. The following research areas are priorities for the search:
- Large-scale Water Modeling
- Hydroinformatics
- Big Data and Advanced Computing
- Sensor Technologies and Observation Systems
Candidates with prestigious achievements in their field and exceptional national and international reputations will be eligible for consideration for significant endowment support through the new $100 million Shelby Endowment for Distinguished Faculty at UA and can be appointed as an Endowed Shelby Distinguished Associate Professor or Professor (www.provost.ua.edu/Shelby/) as appropriate.
Specific questions can be directed to Dr. Steve Burian at sburian@ua.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled.
Staff
Hydrologist
NOAA National Weather Service | Open until filled
The job duties of NWS hydrologists vary depending on office, region, and time of year. Much of their work involves analyzing large amounts of data, such as precipitation amounts and river gauge measurements, to model and predict flooding. Hydrologists also collect data; provide guidance to other federal, state, and local agencies about flooding events; conduct research; and develop methods for integrating new science and technology into the forecast process.
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Northeastern University | Open until filled
This position would play a research role in several community engaged studies that seek to improve community resilience. The grant funded position is to begin Spring 2024 with academic yearly renewals based upon funding and performance. Responsibilities include participating and leading of activities for research funded community resilience projects in the U.S (and its territories) as well Caribbean Island nations. This position will lead the writing of academic papers; research development opportunities, managing data collection and curation; and helping supervise Undergrad or Graduate students.
Student
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