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You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailApplications are invited for a Research Scientist position in the Department of Civil Engineering and the Center for Graphene Research and Innovation at the University of Mississippi. The successful candidate will work with an interdisciplinary research team on providing tools for improving community resilience to floods due to levee breaches. The candidate needs to have good knowledge in civil engineering materials research.
The candidates responsibilities include using and/ or developing numerical codes to simulate soilwaterstructure interactions the use of machine learning algorithms and the use of inundation models to simulate the propagation of floods caused by levee breaches. The candidate is also expected to perform geotechnical lab experiments including flume tests if needed. Other responsibilities include 1 mentorship of graduate and undergraduate students 2 preparing research results and writing grant reports as well as manuscripts for publication and 3 assisting with grant writing. This position is available for one year with the possibility of renewal (contingent upon availability of funding).
A Ph.D. in Civil Engineering or a related field is required. The successful candidate should have a strong computational background and a track record of successful research. Moreover the candidate is required to have good communication skills.
Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.
Application Procedure
Applicants should submit 1 cover letter 2 curriculum vitae 3 research statement and 4 names/contact information of three references.
The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice education program or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race color gender sex pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity or expression religion citizenship national origin age disability veteran status or genetic information.
The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check and when appropriate a financial (credit) report or driving history check.
Full-Time