[ES_JOBS_NET] Postdoctoral Research position in Ecohydraulics and sediment transport

[Kelly Kibler]

Dear colleagues,

The College of Engineering and Computer Science at the University of
Central Florida (UCF) in Orlando, Florida is seeking to fill a Postdoctoral
Researcher position to support flow-biota-sediment transport research. The
incumbent will join the UCF Ecohydraulics Laboratory in the Department of
Civil, Environmental and Construction Engineering and support research
funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Defense Advanced
Research Project Agency (DARPA).

Research directions fall within the emerging field of eco-geomorphology,
including computational simulations of estuarine morphodynamics,
integrating feedbacks between hydrodynamics, biota (mangroves, seagrasses,
marsh grasses, shellfish reef) and sediment transport processes. Successful
candidates will integrate results of field investigation and lab
experimentation in a sediment recirculating flume into computational
modeling to support fundamental science in flow-biota-sediment interaction,
with direct applications to robust design of restoration, nature-based
solutions and natural infrastructure aimed at mitigating bank erosion and
flooding.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

   - Ph.D. degree in Water Resources, Civil, Environmental, Biological or
   Ecological Engineering, or in a related area (Hydrology, Geomorphology,
   Marine or other relevant Earth Sciences) from an accredited institution.
   - Expertise in sediment transport and free surface hydrodynamics.
   - Expertise in coding and analysis of timeseries data (in MATLAB,
   Python), numerical hydrodynamic and morphodynamic modelling (e.g. SWAN,
   Delft 3D).
   - Excellent oral and written communication skills.
   - Prior record of published scholarly work, especially first-author
   journal publication.
   - Experience in design and implementation of field and/or lab
   experimentation in aquatic environments (boating experience a plus).
   - Experience calibrating and deploying sensors (turbidity, ADCP, ADV).
   Ability to meet project deadlines and work collaboratively as a member of a
   team.

This 24-month research appointment (pending satisfactory performance) is
anticipated to begin in Fall 2024. The UCF Ecohydraulics Lab fosters
inclusion and diversity. Applications from early-career researchers
under-represented in the engineering field are welcome.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Applicants should send their CV and writing sample (preferably a published
journal article on which you are the first author) to Dr. Kelly Kibler at
kelly.kibler at ucf.edu.

Thank you for sharing!

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Kelly Kibler
Associate Professor
Water Resources Engineering

University of Central Florida
Department of Civil, Environmental & Construction Engineering and
National Center for Integrated Coastal Research
Tel: +1 (407) 823-4150 | Fax: +1 (407) 823-3315
ecohydraulics.weebly.com
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