[ES_JOBS_NET] Postdoctoral Scholar - Watershed Simulations for Climate Resilience

[Helen Dahlke]

*Postdoctoral Scholar - Watershed Simulations for Climate Resilience*

 in the Department of Land, Air and Water Resources, University of
California, Davis

We are inviting applications for a postdoctoral scholar with expertise in
watershed modeling and the use of SWAT (Soil Water Assessment Tool) and/or
CalSim3 to simulate river basins in the Sierra Nevada mountain range using
state of the art climate products. The position is funded by a new research
effort at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory focused on Climate
Resilience for National Security. The goal of the LLNL project is to
develop a framework that translates climate model information into
infrastructure-relevant risks. The postdoc will be responsible for:

(1) Recalibrate operational SWAT models for two major river basins
(Feather, Yuba) to predict daily unmanaged river flow using new remotely
sensed and ground-based snowpack products (ParBal, ASO, ARSO) and
state-of-the-art evapotranspiration products (California ETa) in a
multi-objective calibration;

(2) Refine spatial and temporal resolution of models to better predict
climate extremes (droughts, floods) by incorporating dynamic and adaptive
vegetation modeling capabilities; and

(3) Produce managed flow predictions for future climate scenarios using the
CalSim 3 water resources planning model and unmanaged flows predicted with
SWAT.

The successful candidate will work with an interdisciplinary team of
researchers led by Dr. Helen Dahlke at the University of California, Davis
and Dr. Ate Visser at Lawrence Livermore National Lab, and partners at
California Department of Water Resources (Dr. Tariq Kadir) and climate and
infrastructure researchers at LLNL. There will be opportunities to pursue
independent lines of inquiry related to watershed responses to climate
variability,
and to co-author publications led by other team members. There will also be
opportunities to interact with other UC Davis hydrology and climate science
partners.



*BASIC QUALIFICATIONS*

PhD degree or enrolled in advanced degree program in civil engineering,
water resources management, hydrology or environmental science at the time
of application.

*PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (by start date)*

Strong modeling skills and experience with the Soil Water Assessment Tool
and multi-objective calibration of models, the use of large climate datasets,
and vegetation dynamics modeling. The candidate should have experience with
modifying model input files, model calibration and analysis, synthesis, and
visualization of model results as well as proficiency in at least one
programming language (e.g., R, Python). Research interests in watershed
hydrology, hydro-climatology, and/or hydrologic modeling. Demonstrated
written and verbal communication skills, ability to think critically and
innovatively, and experience leading scientific publications.

*APPOINTMENT*

The targeted start date for this position is February 1st, 2022. The
initial appointment is for one year, with possible annual renewal for
another two years based on performance and funding availability. This is a
full- time appointment and the postdoc will be supervised by Drs. Helen
Dahlke and Ate Visser.

*SALARY AND BENEFITS*

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience level and
based on UC Davis salary scales:
https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2021/2021-postdoc-salary-scales/t23.pdf.
Generous benefits are included:
https://grad.ucdavis.edu/postdoctoral-scholar-benefits.

*TO APPLY*

Interested individuals should include a 1-2 page cover letter outlining
research experience, a current CV, and the names and contact information of
three references. Letters of reference may be requested for finalists. The
total duration of an individual’s postdoctoral service may not exceed five
years, including postdoctoral service at other institutions.

Please send applications to Dr. Helen Dahlke (hdahlke at ucdavis.edu) by
January 15th, 2022.

All letters will be treated as confidential per University of California
policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including
when letters are provided via a third party (i.e. dossier service or career
center) to the UC Davis policy on Confidentiality
https://aadocs.ucdavis.edu/policies/apm/ucd-220/ucd-220-exhibit-b.pdf.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected
veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination
and affirmative action policy see:
http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct

The Department and PIs are especially interested in candidates who will
contribute to diversity and equal opportunity in higher education through
their research, mentoring, or service.

The University of California, Davis has an excellent benefits package as
well as a number of policies and programs in place to support employees as
they balance work and family
https://gradstudies.ucdavis.edu/resources-uc-davis-postdoctoral-scholars.

-- 
Dr. Helen E. Dahlke
Associate Professor in Integrated Hydrologic Sciences
Department of Land, Air and Water Resources (vice chair)
University of California, Davis
Phone: 530-302-5358
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