PhD and Postdoctoral Research Positions: An interdisciplinary cohort of PhD students and Postdoctoral Research Fellows is being formed to enhance our understanding of the connections between water infrastructure and aquatic ecosystems. This initiative is a collaborative effort involving Cornell University, the University of California, Santa Barbara, and the University of Maryland, aimed at developing a global dataset that documents the evolution of riverine systems influenced by human actions.
PhD and Postdoctoral Research Positions in Global Hydrology
Designation
- 1 PhD Position at Cornell University
- 4 Postdoctoral Research Positions (Cornell University, UC Santa Barbara, University of Maryland)
Research Area
Global Hydrology: Focus on the interplay between water infrastructure and aquatic ecosystems.
Location
- Cornell University (Ithaca, NY)
- University of California, Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara, CA)
- University of Maryland (College Park, MD)
Eligibility/Qualification
PhD Position (Cornell University)
- Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Earth Sciences, Applied Mathematics, or a related field.
- Background in hydrology, statistics/probability, or optimization is desirable.
- Basic programming skills (preferably in Python).
Postdoctoral Positions:
- Cornell University
- PhD in Civil/Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or related fields with expertise in large-scale hydrology.
- Strong data-analytics skills and modeling abilities (preferably in Python).
- UC Santa Barbara
- PhD in Geomorphology, Hydrology, Water Resources Engineering, Aquatic Ecology, or related fields.
- Strong quantitative and numerical modeling skills (preferably in R/Python).
- University of Maryland
- PhD in Civil/Environmental Engineering, Hydrology, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
- Experience in running and analyzing outputs from large-scale hydrological models.
Job Description
PhD Position:
The PhD candidate will conduct research related to global hydrologic models, including estimating reservoir dynamics and integrating human water use data.
Postdoctoral Positions:
- Cornell University: Lead the development of a global hydrologic model and coordinate with other researchers.
- UC Santa Barbara: Collaborate on developing global indicators of river ecosystems, focusing on sediment transport and biodiversity.
- University of Maryland: Analyze global groundwater and water use patterns, focusing on uncertainty analysis through machine learning methods.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit:
- A cover letter
- Detailed CV including publications
- Graduate transcript
- Names and contact information for at least three references
Applications for the PhD position should follow the guidelines provided by Cornell University Graduate School. Further questions can be directed to Dr. Stefano Galelli (Cornell), Dr. Rafael Schmitt (UCSB), or Dr. Thomas B. Wild (UMD).
Last Date to Apply
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled.
This post outlines the key information in a clear and organized manner for prospective candidates.
