[ES_JOBS_NET] Seeking to fill Post-Doctoral and Ph.D. Positions in Ecohydraulics

[Kelly Kibler]

Seeking to fill Post-Doctoral and Ph.D. Positions in Ecohydraulics


The University of Central Florida anticipates hiring two positions in the
area of Ecohydraulics to support a NSF-funded research project:

(1)   A *Post-Doctoral Research Scholar* position is available for a
24-month period with the possibility of extension, pending funding
availability. The successful candidate will be based in the Water Resources
Engineering group in UCF’s Department of Civil, Environmental, and
Construction Engineering in Orlando, Florida and will collaborate with
diverse project members on an interdisciplinary research project. The
candidate will support a NSF-funded research project focused on feedbacks
between hydraulic processes, vegetation (mangroves, SAV and emergent marsh
grasses), oyster reefs and sediment transport within aquatic restoration
sites.



The fellowship provides two years of salary contingent upon successful
progress in year one. Release time and an independent travel allowance is
granted for the successful candidate to develop her/his own projects and
joint research proposals. The start date for this position will be no later
than June 1, 2017. Candidates available to start earlier will be preferred.



PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

·         Ph.D. in Water Resources, Civil, Environmental, Biological or
Ecological Engineering, or in a related area (Hydrology, Geomorphology or
other relevant Earth Sciences) from an accredited institution before June
1, 2017.

·         Quantitative background, including experience with coding and
analysis in MATLAB, R, Python, and/or Fortran.

·         Strong background (both coursework and professional or research
experience) in hydrology/hydraulics.

·         Interest or relevant experience in Ecohydrology or Ecohydraulics.

·         Excellent oral and written communication skills and a strong
academic record of scholarly work in international journals and scientific
meetings.

·         Field experience in aquatic environments (boating experience a
plus).

·         Experience with acoustic velocimetry (ADCP, ADV).

·         Willingness to be a team player. Please see details here:
http://ecohydraulics.weebly.com/join-us.html



APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Please send a cover letter, CV, writing sample (preferably published work
on which you are the first author) and the names and contact information
for three references able to provide letters of recommendation upon request
to Dr. Kelly Kibler at kelly.kibler at ucf.edu. Applications will be received
until the position is filled, with applicants prior to March 1 given the
strongest consideration. Applicants available to meet in person at the
American Geophysical Union Fall meeting in San Francisco should email Dr.
Kibler before Dec. 11, 2016 to schedule a brief interview.





(2)   A funded *Ph.D. Graduate Research Assistant* position is available
starting Fall 2017. The successful candidate will study towards a Ph.D. in
Civil Engineering in the Water Resources Engineering group at UCF’s
Department of Civil, Environmental, and Construction Engineering. The
selected candidate will support a NSF-funded, interdisciplinary research
project focused on feedbacks between hydraulic processes, vegetation
(mangroves, SAV and emergent marsh grasses), oyster reefs and sediment
transport within aquatic restoration sites. Students available to start
their field work during the summer field season (May-August) as hourly
employees are preferred.



PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

·         M.Sc. degree in Water Resources, Civil, Environmental, Biological
or Ecological Engineering, or in a related area (Hydrology, Geomorphology
or other relevant Earth Sciences) from an accredited institution before
August 2017.

·         Strong quantitative background (both coursework and professional
or research experience) in hydrology/hydraulics. Experience with coding and
analysis in MATLAB is a plus.

·         Interest or relevant experience in Ecohydrology or Ecohydraulics.

·         Excellent oral and written communication skills. Prior record of
published scholarly work is a plus.

·         Field experience in aquatic environments (boating experience a
plus).

·         Experience or interest in acoustic velocimetry (ADCP, ADV).

·         Willingness to be a team player. Please see details here:
http://ecohydraulics.weebly.com/join-us.html



APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Applicants must apply and be accepted to UCF’s Department of Civil,
Environmental, and Construction Engineering. If you plan to apply, please
send a cover letter, CV, and writing sample (preferably work on which you
are the first author) to Dr. Kelly Kibler at kelly.kibler at ucf.edu.
Applicants available to meet in person at the American Geophysical Union
Fall meeting in San Francisco should email Dr. Kibler before Dec. 11, 2016
to schedule a brief interview.
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