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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:3.0pt;text-align:justify"><b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Position Title:</span></b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> Ph.D. opportunity: Water Resources Engineering, University of
South Carolina (with Dr. Erfan Goharian)</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:5.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:5.0pt;margin-left:0in;text-align:justify">
<b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Start date:</span></b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> Fall 2019 (later start dates could be arranged)</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify">
<b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Description:</span></b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> I am looking for two enthusiastic, talented and creative Ph.D. students to join iWERS research group at the Dept. of Civil and Environmental
Engineering of USC to conduct fundamental and applied research in water resources engineering and management.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Focus of the first Ph.D. student will be on using emerging artificial intelligence methods to improve knowledge of flood detection, modeling, and management. The main objective will be developing in situ gauge
measurement, such as satellite images, to deliver near real-time information pre-, during, and post- flooding.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol>
<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.5in;mso-add-space:auto;text-align:justify">
<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-add-space:auto;text-align:justify;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Focus of the second Ph.D. student will be on developing enhanced simulation and optimization techniques for complex water resources systems. Potential research applications include utilizing hydrological forecast
systems, developing multi-purpose reservoirs simulation and optimization models, and forming novel integrated water resources management processes. <o:p></o:p></span></li></ol>
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<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">These positions may have funding/tuition support, depends on the students’ background and level of experience. Any continuation of financial support is contingent upon the students’ satisfactory academic and
research progress, and the availability of external funding. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;text-align:justify"><b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Minimum Requirements</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Bachelor of Science degree (completed prior to start date) in civil and environmental engineering, earth science, mathematics or related field. Students with master’s degrees (MS or MSc) in related fields may
be given prioritized consideration.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:115%;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo2">
<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Computational proficiency (coding in one of MATLAB, Python, R, Fortran, C, C++, etc.)</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:115%;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo2">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Strong research background in AI, such as data mining, machine learning, deep learning, and image segmentation<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:115%;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo2">
<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Experience in developing and running simulation and optimization models</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:115%;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo2">
<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Strong communication skills, both written and oral</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:115%;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo2">
<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Ability to work independently and as a member of a diverse team</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> <b>Preferred Skills and Experience</b></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Experience in authoring/co-authoring scientific publications.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:115%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3">
<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Experience presenting scientific findings at conferences.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:115%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3">
<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">A solid interdisciplinary academic and leadership skill records.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:115%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3">
<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Fieldwork experience is an advantage.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;text-align:justify"><b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">How to apply</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Interested candidates should send the following items via email to Dr. Erfan Goharian at
<u><span style="color:blue"><a href="mailto:goharian@cec.sc.edu"><span style="color:blue">goharian@cec.sc.edu</span></a></span></u>. You can find further information on:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify"><u><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:blue"><a href="http://www.sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/engineering_and_computing/apply/graduate/index.php"><span style="color:blue">http://www.sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/engineering_and_computing/apply/graduate/index.php</span></a></span></u><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">A written statement (max. 1 page) describing your interest and motivations in the position.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:115%;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4">
<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">A current C.V. with the list of 3 references including contact information.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify;line-height:115%;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4">
<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Unofficial transcripts and GRE scores.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify;line-height:115%;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4">
<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Applicant whose native language is not English should send TOEFL or the IELTS scores.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#70AD47">---</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#70AD47">Erfan Goharian, Ph.D.</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#26282A"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#70AD47">Assistant Professor</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#26282A"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#70AD47">Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engineering</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#26282A"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#70AD47">University of South Carolina</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#26282A"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#70AD47">C113B, 300 Main St.</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#26282A"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#70AD47">Columbia, SC 29208</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#26282A"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#70AD47">Phone: (803) 777-4625</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#26282A"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#70AD47">Email:</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#26282A">
<a href="mailto:goharian@cec.sc.edu" target="_blank"><span style="color:blue">goharian@cec.sc.edu</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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