Postdoctoral Fellow - Hydrologic Modeling

Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $54,000 - Midpoint: $67,500 (Salaried E8)

Department/Organization: 750501 - Alabama Water Institute (AWI)

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: This Postdoctoral Fellow position supports research efforts for the Alabama Water Institute at the University of Alabama for the Critical Response and Information Management System for Operational Needs (CRIMSON) initiative.

Supports a project that is developing an online portal to help users in Alabama reduce risks to water hazards such as floods, drought, and water quality degradation. Supports the development of the portal and multiple dashboards, and develops data, information resources, and tools to mitigate flood risk from river flooding, coastal flooding, dam break, and flash flooding.

Initial appointment will be for one year. Renewal will be contingent upon demonstrated research productivity and availability of funds up to three years.

Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. hydrology, civil engineering, computer science, geoscience, or a closely related field.

Candidates will need to have completed their Ph.D. or have it completed by the start of employment.

Skills and Knowledge: Excellent communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills to facilitate effective collaboration with academics, scientists, practitioners, and students. Strong interest in or be already skilled in the development of web portals, models, data, information resources, and tools for water risk management.

Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge and experience in one or more of the following areas: hydrologic modeling, flood modeling, dam safety, and web application development.

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.