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Tenure-track Faculty Position

The University of Iowa – Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering | Application Deadline: April 1, 2025

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Iowa invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position to begin in Fall 2025. We are conducting a broad search for innovative scholars in hydraulics, hydrology, hydrometeorology, and water resources. All ranks will be considered. The faculty member would also hold a research center affiliation at IIHR – Hydroscience and Engineering.

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.

Staff


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

Univeristy of Minnesota, Institute on the Environment | Closing: February 2, 2025

The University of Minnesota’s Institute on the Environment is looking for postdoctoral candidates to be a fellow. Accepting applications until 11:59 p.m. U.S. Central Time on February 2, 2025. Please reach out to Melissa Kenney makenney@umn.edu or ione-research@umn.edu with any questions.

Postdoctoral Fellow

CIROH | Closing: January 15, 2025

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: January 20, 2025

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: January 24, 2025

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: January 24, 2025

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.

Water Resources Engineer

RTI International | Closing: February 14, 2025

This position is geared towards supporting CWR’s hydrologic forecasting projects and will involve processing long periods of hydrologic data and performing verification of hydrologic ensemble forecasts. The candidate shall be an independent thinker and have familiarity with machine learning techniques and applied research. Additional skills may include experience in analyzing and manipulating time series and spatial data and an aptitude for hydrologic/hydraulic/reservoir modeling (i.e., understanding of inputs, model states, calibration, simulation, forecasting, analysis of results). Proficiency in coding and programming will be essential to conduct the analyses and present the results visually. CWR will provide training on the specific models and technology that we use to the selected candidate.

Senior Environmental Applications Developer

RTI International | Closing: February 1, 2025

RTI International has an immediate opportunity for a Senior Environmental Applications Developer to join their small but growing group of core software developers. The successful candidate will work with multidisciplinary teams including software developers, subject matter experts and non-technical staff to support, operate, maintain, and enhance existing in-house software as well as contribute to the development of new software products to support CWR projects and initiatives.

This position can be fully remote (must be in the US) or be based in RTP, North Carolina or Fort Collins, CO.

Early Career Environmental Applications Developer

RTI International | Closing: February 1, 2025

RTI International has an immediate opportunity for an Early Career Environmental Applications Developer to join their small but growing group of core software developers. The successful candidate will work with multidisciplinary teams including software developers, subject matter experts and non-technical staff to support, operate, maintain, and enhance existing in-house software as well as contribute to the development of new software products to support CWR projects and initiatives.

This position can be fully remote (must be in the US) or be based in RTP, North Carolina or Fort Collins, CO.

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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