Post-Doctoral Associate - Resilient Infrastructure Systems
Inside Higher Ed, Athens, GA, United States
Position Summary
The College of Engineering wishes to appoint a Post‑Doctoral Associate to work on grant‑funded research projects for a period of 1 year, with additional employment dependent on the needs of the project. In this role the successful candidate will work under the direct supervision of Dr. Brian Bledsoe, Professor and Director of the Institute for Resilient Infrastructure Systems (IRIS), at the College of Engineering’s School of Environmental, Civil, Agricultural and Mechanical Engineering. The Post‑Doctoral Associate will join a multidisciplinary team of scientists engaged in cooperative research projects in IRIS.
Location
Athens Area
Employment Type
Employee
Salary
$56,000‑$63,000
Start Date
09/01/2022
Responsibilities
Model and monitor storm‑water and floodplain systems, natural infrastructure, and water quantity and quality in mixed land use watersheds (25%).
Inform and participate in the development of communication and outreach materials (20%).
Assist in the development of design guidance for natural infrastructure systems (15%).
Support the development and delivery of short course, undergraduate, and graduate curricular materials centered on natural infrastructure and Engineering With Nature (10%).
Co‑author journal manuscripts and research reports for project sponsors, and present research findings orally at sponsor meetings and scientific conferences (10%).
Communicate regularly and in a timely fashion with the Principal Investigator regarding research and other matters relevant to the operation of coastal laboratories (10%).
Classification Title
Post‑Doctoral Associate AD
FLSA
Exempt
FTE
1.00
Qualifications
PhD in hydrology, water resources engineering, coastal engineering, or a related field.
Demonstrated high level of expertise in hydrodynamic modeling, storm‑water management, and field monitoring techniques and tools.
Ability to conceptualize and implement high‑quality, high‑impact engineering research projects.
Professional Engineer licensure desirable.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
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The College of Engineering wishes to appoint a Post‑Doctoral Associate to work on grant‑funded research projects for a period of 1 year, with additional employment dependent on the needs of the project. In this role the successful candidate will work under the direct supervision of Dr. Brian Bledsoe, Professor and Director of the Institute for Resilient Infrastructure Systems (IRIS), at the College of Engineering’s School of Environmental, Civil, Agricultural and Mechanical Engineering. The Post‑Doctoral Associate will join a multidisciplinary team of scientists engaged in cooperative research projects in IRIS.
Location
Athens Area
Employment Type
Employee
Salary
$56,000‑$63,000
Start Date
09/01/2022
Responsibilities
Model and monitor storm‑water and floodplain systems, natural infrastructure, and water quantity and quality in mixed land use watersheds (25%).
Inform and participate in the development of communication and outreach materials (20%).
Assist in the development of design guidance for natural infrastructure systems (15%).
Support the development and delivery of short course, undergraduate, and graduate curricular materials centered on natural infrastructure and Engineering With Nature (10%).
Co‑author journal manuscripts and research reports for project sponsors, and present research findings orally at sponsor meetings and scientific conferences (10%).
Communicate regularly and in a timely fashion with the Principal Investigator regarding research and other matters relevant to the operation of coastal laboratories (10%).
Classification Title
Post‑Doctoral Associate AD
FLSA
Exempt
FTE
1.00
Qualifications
PhD in hydrology, water resources engineering, coastal engineering, or a related field.
Demonstrated high level of expertise in hydrodynamic modeling, storm‑water management, and field monitoring techniques and tools.
Ability to conceptualize and implement high‑quality, high‑impact engineering research projects.
Professional Engineer licensure desirable.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
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