Post-Doctoral Researcher Hydro-Climatology
Post-Doctoral Researcher Hydro-Climatology
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Job Title
PostDoctoral Researcher (HydroClimatology)Agency
Prairie View A&M UniversityDepartment
Adloc Cooperative Agriculture And Research CenterProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
Prairie View TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
The successful candidate will conduct research in the field of water resources and extensive field experiments with several areas in CARC. Will also assist PI with data downscaling predictions and evaluation.
This position is funded by a grant or restricted funds. Continued employment is contingent on the renewal of grant or restricted funding.
Responsibilities:
Conducts research in the field of water resources and field experiments with potential applications to hydrological modeling climate forecasting and water resources management at CARC
Assist PI with the climate data downscaling prediction and evaluation; conducting research on impacts of land use/cover changes on ecohydrologic processes agricultural water resources management and evaluation of decision support systems for agricultural and landscape settings
Assist PI on irrigation and nutrients best management practices for sustainable use of natural resources and environmental protection in a changing climate and numerical modeling using spatial data
Assist the principal investigator (PI) in ongoing research projects (experimental and modeling) related to spatial hydrology remote sensing drought monitoring and field experiments
Assist in writing research reports manuscripts grants present results at scientific meetings. Participate in extension and outreach activities as needed by the program
Work in collaboration with other researchers in CARC
Assist undergrad and graduate students and research technicians with research
Other duties as assigned and needed
Required Education & Experience:
Ph.D. in Hydrology Civil Engineering Geosciences or Agricultural Engineering or any other relevant academic field emphasizing in hydrology.
No prior experience required
Preferred Qualifications:
Solid record of scholarship and strong written and oral communication skills; strong quantitative and programming experiences in R Python C C and MATLAB.
Preference will be given to candidates who have considerable experiences in spatial data analysis laboratory analytical techniques field research design and project implementations at different scales strong numerical modeling and statistical skills.
Should have interest in water quality and downscaling of climate projections.
Should have interest in working with multidisciplinary teams and familiarity in deploying and managing field instrumentation.
Job Posting Close Date:
Until Filled
Required Attachments:
Please attach all required documents listed belowin the attachment box labeled as either Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter attachment box. Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.
Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Application Submission Guidelines:
All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed HigherEdJobs etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via thePVAMUCareer site.
The required documents listed in the above Required Attachments section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above ator should you need assistance with the online application process.
Background Check Requirements:
All positions are securitysensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Employment Type
Full-Time
