[ES_JOBS_NET] Postdoctoral Researcher, landslide-glaciology-hydrology based geohazards in High Mountain Asia, University of Dayton

[Christine Wiedinmyer]

http://employment.udayton.edu/cw/en-us/job/496913/postdoctoral-researcher

 

Postdoctoral Researcher


ition Summary:

We invite applications for a postdoctoral research position to study
landslide-glaciology-hydrology based geohazards in High Mountain Asia. This
region encompasses one of the world's greatest watersheds, but it is also a
highly active tectonic zone where big and fatal landslides triggered by
earthquakes or monsoon rains often block rivers and cause downstream
outburst flooding. Additionally, these rivers receive meltwater from the
glaciers, which are retreating rapidly and producing abundant meltwater and
creating large proglacial and supraglacial lakes. The lakes are commonly
bounded by steep topography and unstable ice-cored moraine. Lake containment
failures can lead to the sudden discharge of huge volumes of water and
debris, which could severely impact downstream infrastructure and cause
long-term secondary environmental degradation. A successful candidate is
expected to study and model the dynamics of these high mountain hazards.

The appointment will be for 1 year, with continuation pending funding and
progress. The position is eligible for benefits.


Minimum Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Earth or environmental sciences (e.g., geology, geography,
geosciences, glaciology) with strong technical skills, particularly in the
programming, hydro-glaciological modeling, and DEM/remote sensing data
analysis (e.g., Keyhole, Corona, ASTER, Landsat, Sentinel, Planet, etc.).

Candidate must have experience using GIS (e.g., ArcGIS) and remote sensing
software (Envi, ERDAS, eCognition), and ability to use HEC-RAS, FlowR, and
COSI-Corr software.

Landslide-glaciology-hydrology field experience in the high altitude
mountainous environment.

Publication record as lead author in peer-reviewed journals.


Preferred Qualifications:

We prefer the candidate to have 
. Ability to conduct research independently.
. Experience collecting UAV data, and working in structure from motion
workflow.
. Successful experience using Python/Matlab for programming and data
analysis.
. Articulated interest in and flexibility necessary to respond quickly to
time-sensitive research events. 
. Record of publication in a high-impact top-tier journal.


Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US on a full time basis.  A CV,
cover letter, relevant samples of publications, copy of graduate
transcripts, and three professional references will be required to apply.


Closing Statement:

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to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Informed by this
commitment, we seek to increase diversity, achieve equitable outcomes, and
model inclusion across our campus community. As an Affirmative Action and
Equal Opportunity Employer, we will not discriminate against minorities,
females, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, or on the basis
of sexual orientation or gender identity.

 

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