Postdoctoral Research Associate in Hydrology
Postdoctoral Research Associate in Hydrology
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Job Description
Grade UE07: 40497 to 48149 per annum
College of Science and Engineering / School of GeoSciences
Full-time: 35 hours per week
Fixed-term: 31st December 2027
The Opportunity:
We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the SMART-HS (Smart Hydropower Solutions) project led by the Universities of Oxford and Edinburgh in collaboration with partners in Vietnam. The project aims to transform hydropower forecasting and optimisation in Vietnam Laos and Cambodia by developing inclusive data-driven solutions that enhance dam safety and energy efficiency amid climate change and ageing infrastructure.
The PDRA will work with Dr Simon Moulds on machine learning approaches for reservoir inflow forecasting integrating diverse data sources such as satellite altimetry in-situ observations and climate model outputs. They will also develop methods to improve reservoir operations in a decentralised hydropower network. The role involves close collaboration with partners in the UK and Vietnam.
The post holder will be supported to develop new lines of research that align with the groups interests including developing their own fellowship / research funding proposals.
The salary for this post is 40497 to 48149 per annum. This post will appointed no higher than UE07.2 which is 41671 which is within a range of 40497 - 48149.
Your skills and attributes for success:
- A PhD (or about to obtain one) in Physical Geography Environmental Science Civil Engineering or a related discipline
- Experience with a high-level programming language (e.g. Python Julia)
- Experience using and processing a variety of hydrological and environmental data sources including large spatiotemporal datasets
- Proficient in scientific writing and an ability to lead the preparation of scientific papers for refereed journals with a strong research and publication track record (relative to career stage)
- Excellent written and oral communication and team-working skills
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Application Information
Please ensure you include the following documents in your application:
- CV
- Cover letter
As a valued member of our team you can expect:
- A competitive salary
- An exciting positive creative challenging and rewarding place to work.
- To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
- Comprehensive Staff Benefits such as a generous holiday entitlement competitive pension schemes staff discounts and family-friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on ourstaff benefits page(opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits
Championing equality diversity and inclusion
The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions actively promoting LGBT equality.
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The University is able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this successful an international applicant requiring sponsorship to work in the UK will need to satisfy the UK Home Offices English Language requirements and apply for and secure a Skilled Worker Visa.
Key dates to note
The closing date for applications is 5th August 2025.
Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone.
Interviews will be held in late August / early September.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
