[ES_JOBS_NET] Seeking to fill a Post-Doctoral Position in Ecohydraulics

[Kelly Kibler]

The University of Central Florida anticipates hiring a Post-Doctoral Researcher in the area of Ecohydraulics. The position is available for 1-2 years with the possibility of extension, pending funding availability. The successful candidate will be based in the Kibler Ecohydraulics Lab, in UCF's Department of Civil, Environmental, and Construction Engineering in Orlando, Florida and will collaborate with diverse project members on interdisciplinary research projects. The candidate will support research (funded by NSF, the National Estuaries Program and Florida Department of Transportation) focused on feedbacks between biota (mangroves, seagrasses, marsh and terrestrial grasses, oyster reefs), hydrodynamics, sediment transport and water quality. The start date for this position will be no later than December 31, 2019. 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 December 31, 2019.

*       Quantitative background, including experience with modeling 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 is a plus).

*       Experience working with acoustic velocimetry data (ADCP, ADV).

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


APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Please send a CV, writing sample (preferably published work on which you are the first author), and contact information for three references able to provide letters of recommendation upon request to Dr. Kelly Kibler at kelly.kibler at ucf.edu<mailto:kelly.kibler at ucf.edu>. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled, with applicants prior to November 1 given the strongest consideration. Applicants available to meet in person at the Coastal & Estuarine Research Federation meeting in Mobile, AL should email application materials to Dr. Kibler before November 1 to schedule a brief interview in Mobile.


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Kelly Kibler
Assistant Professor
Water Resources Engineering
Associate Editor, Journal of Hydrology

University of Central Florida
Department of Civil, Environmental & Construction Engineering and
National Center for Integrated Coastal Research
office: Engineering II, 442H
Tel: +1 (407) 823-4150<tel:+1%20(407)%20823-4150> | Fax: +1 (407) 823-3315<tel:+1%20(407)%20823-3315>
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