Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Postdoctoral Associate Department Engn- Ctr Adv Infrastructure Salary Commensurate With Experience Posting Summary

The Rutgers Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation (CAIT) invite applications for a postdoctoral fellow position in the area of multi-scale mapping and modeling of flood hazard with applications in flood risk assessment and mitigation. The successful candidate will lead research activities related to hydrologic/hydraulic modeling for flood risk estimation, analysis of future climate extremes and visualization products. The candidate will have opportunities to work at the Remote Sensing and Hydrology lab at Rutgers, on climate change impacts and future flood risk. The candidate is also expected to collaborate with the Rutgers Infrastructure Resilience Group, a vibrant research group supported by various federal funding programs such as NSF Smart and Connected Community, NSF Partnership for Innovation, NSF Future Works programs, and USDOT University Transportation Center program.

Position Status Full Time Posting Number 24FA1154 Posting Open Date 10/29/2024 Posting Close Date 11/28/2024

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

This position requires a Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering, Coastal Marine Science, Earth Science, or a closely related field.

Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The candidate is expected to have experience in hydrologic/hydraulic modeling and in one or more of the following topics: GIS & geospatial big data, AI/ML and data science approaches for hydrologic predictions, risk analysis. Experience in working with big data from remote sensing and global climate models is highly desirable. Strong computer programming skills and experience in working with High Performance Clusters is preferred. This position also requires good communication and presentation skills, and a strong proficiency in technical writing and editing. The individual will be expected to hold very high standards in how information is developed and presented

The successful candidate is expected to be self-motivated and can think broadly and conceptually and formulate creative, sophisticated solutions to complex problems, prioritize workload, and work independently with general supervision.

The position requires good communication and presentation skills, and strong proficiency in technical writing and editing. The individual will be expected to hold high standards in how information is developed and presented. In addition, this position will require the ability to manage, document, and organize multiple simultaneous projects.

Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment Overview Statement

Posting Details

Special Instructions to Applicants Quick Link to Posting https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/238853 Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick Home Location Campus Busch (RU-New Brunswick) City Piscataway State NJ Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

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Applicant Documents

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* Resume/CV
* Cover Letter/Letter of Application
* List of Professional References (contact Info)

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