CIROH Career Hub

Assistant Professor of Groundwater Hydrology

University of California, Davis – Department of Land, Air and Water Resources in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences | Application Deadline: January 17, 2025 | Closing: April 30, 2025

The Department of Land, Air and Water Resources in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences at the University of California, Davis is recruiting an Assistant Professor of Groundwater Hydrology with strong expertise in hydrogeology and physical groundwater flow and contaminant transport processes, including the ability to use and improve upon numerical methods and data from neighboring disciplines (e.g. geophysics, AI) to cross a wide range of temporal and spatial scales in available data support, process description, focus of inquiry, and integration with other hydrological processes.

Additional inquiries can be directed to Dr. Thomas Harter, thharter@ucdavis.edu.

Associate Professor/Full Professor – Machine Learning/AI in Geography

The University of Alabama | Closing: August 1, 2025

The University of Alabama College of Arts & Sciences invites applications for an Associate or Full Professor rank, tenured or tenure-track position at the interface of Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Machine Learning (ML) in Geography, with an expected starting date in August 2025.

Specific questions can be directed to Dr. Sagy Cohen at sagy.cohen@ua.edu.

The University of Alabama 2024-2025 Faculty Search: Computer Science

The University of Alabama | Posted: October 2024

The College of Engineering at The University of Alabama (UA) is seeking outstanding applicants for Computer Science faculty positions at all ranks 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.

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.

The University of Alabama 2024-2025 Faculty Search: Electrical and Computer Engineering

The University of Alabama | Posted: October 2024

The College of Engineering at The University of Alabama (UA) is seeking outstanding applicants for Electrical and Computer Engineering faculty positions at all ranks 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.

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.

The University of Alabama 2024-2025 Faculty Search: Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering

The University of Alabama | Posted: October 2024

The College of Engineering at The University of Alabama (UA) is seeking outstanding applicants for Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering faculty positions at all ranks 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.

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.

Postdoctoral Scholar in Civil and Environmental Engineering (Hydrology Focus

University of Louisville | Open until Filled

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Louisville (UofL) is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Scholar for an interdisciplinary project funded by the NSF EPSCoR Track 1 CLIMBS program titled, “Flood Prediction and Impact Evaluation in a Changing Climate: Understanding Past and Present to Predict, Prepare, and Respond.” This project focuses on improving flash flood predictions in headwater streams across Kentucky considering climate and land use change.

Candidates should anticipate starting the position in the first half of 2025. Funding for the position is expected to last for one year, with the potential for renewal depending on performance. Starting salary is commensurate with experience, plus benefits.

Interested applicants are asked to submit the following material to Dr. Mahoney via email:

• a one-page personal statement demonstrating your interest in the project, career goals, and qualifications
• a resume or CV detailing previous experience, relevant skills, and any publications
• an unofficial transcript that highlights relevant classes taken

Please submit applications to tyler.mahoney@louisville.edu.

Review for applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. Please direct questions to Dr. Mahoney: tyler.mahoney@louisville.edu.

Postdoctoral Fellow

CIROH | Closing: December 16, 2024

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.

Postdoctoral Fellow

CIROH | Closing: November 08, 2024

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.

Water Node Operations Manager

CIROH | Closing: October 18 2024

The Water Node Operations Manager examines potential for practical use of satellite remote sensing data products in operational hydrologic forecasting and other applications. Processes satellite remote sensing data for evaluating and testing in water prediction applications. Uses statistical analysis, image processing, and geographic information system software. Investigates benefits of using satellite remote sensing data for water prediction and other applications. Engages stakeholders from the operational hydrologic forecasting community of NOAA and other organizations.

Associate Director Science and Research Operations

AWI and CIROH | Closing: October 31, 2024

The Associate Director Science and Research Operations manages the science and research operations of a research center or institute. Aligns research with operational impact. Generates synergy across research activities. Supports proposal development and submission for selected funding opportunities. Meets with scientists and operational personnel of federal agencies, academic researchers, and the private sector regularly to identify priority areas for research, points of synergy, and advise course corrections of research to connect to operations and other research activities. Coordinates project reporting and support scientists to prepare annual progress reports and other reports.

Intelligent Systems and Web-Based Cyberinfrastructures Postdoctoral Research Scholar

University of Iowa | Closing: December 31, 2024

We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral research scholar to join our research program at Hydroinformatics Lab within IIHR Hydroscience & Engineering and the College of Engineering at the University of Iowa. The initial appointment is full-time for one year with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and continued funding. Research will fall within the broad topics of artificial intelligence with a focus on large language models and web development technologies. The research team is open to individuals from computer science and other informatics and data science backgrounds and encourages all qualified applicants to apply. This position is available immediately and the start date is as soon as feasible. Pay is commensurate with experience.

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.