Postdoctoral Fellow 528400
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Job Location:
Tuscaloosa, AL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
10 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Pay Grade/Pay Range:Minimum: $53500 - Midpoint: $66900 (Salaried E8)
Department/Organization:214231 - Civil Const and Env Engineering
Normal Work Schedule:Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm
Job Summary: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.
Additional Department Summary:The Civil Construction and Environmental Engineering Department at The University of Alabama is seeking candidates for a Postdoctoral fellow. This position is available to individuals with research interests and expertise in modeling and data analyses of hydrologic processes.
Successful candidates will hold a terminal degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or a related field and demonstrate a record of academic achievement in research. Initial appointments are for one year with renewal contingent upon demonstration of research productivity and funding.
This position will be expected to conduct research in the general area of hydrology. Work on the evaluation and development of the next-generation (eco)hydrologic models and produce novel scientific insights regarding hydrologic responses and their controls during climate extremes.
Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. or other terminal degree in terminal degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering hydrology ecology geosciences computer science applied mathematics data analytics or related fields at the start date.
Candidates will need to have completed their Ph.D. or have it completed by the start of employment.
Skills and Knowledge:Modeling and Data analytics experiences are required for developing simulation codes and for conducting data analysis. The candidate should have: a) Superlative ability to articulate research objectives and hypotheses and ability to work as part of a team. b) Excellent analytical ability and in-depth experience with at least one programming language.
Preferred Qualifications:Experience with numerical modeling and/or data analytics with big data. Broad knowledge of hydrology.
Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
Equal Employment Opportunity:The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOCsKnow Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegalposter.
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Key Skills
- Virology
- Bioinformatics
- Genetics
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- Biochemistry
- Cell Biology
- Research Experience
- Spectroscopy
- Cell Culture
- Molecular Biology
- Microscopy
- Research Laboratory Experience
