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Post-Doctoral Associate - Resilient Infrastructure Systems
Inside Higher Ed, Athens, Georgia, us, 30604
Post-Doctoral Associate - Resilient Infrastructure Systems
Position Summary:
The College of Engineering seeks a Post-Doctoral Associate to conduct grant-funded research for a period of one year, with potential extension based on project needs. The 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 successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team of scientists engaged in cooperative research projects in IRIS.
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.
Co-author journal manuscripts and research reports for project sponsors (10%).
Communicate regularly and in a timely fashion with the Principal Investigator regarding research and other issues relevant to the operation of coastal laboratories.
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.
Capacity to conceptualize and implement high quality/high impact engineering research projects.
Licensure as a Professional Engineer is desirable.
EEO 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, 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).
Contact
Recruitment Contact Name: Brian Bledsoe
Recruitment Contact Email: bbledsoe@uga.edu
Recruitment Contact Phone: 706-542-7249
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The College of Engineering seeks a Post-Doctoral Associate to conduct grant-funded research for a period of one year, with potential extension based on project needs. The 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 successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team of scientists engaged in cooperative research projects in IRIS.
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.
Co-author journal manuscripts and research reports for project sponsors (10%).
Communicate regularly and in a timely fashion with the Principal Investigator regarding research and other issues relevant to the operation of coastal laboratories.
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.
Capacity to conceptualize and implement high quality/high impact engineering research projects.
Licensure as a Professional Engineer is desirable.
EEO 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, 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).
Contact
Recruitment Contact Name: Brian Bledsoe
Recruitment Contact Email: bbledsoe@uga.edu
Recruitment Contact Phone: 706-542-7249
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