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<b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">A Research Associate or Postdoctoral Researcher position in hydrologic and water quality modeling at University at Albany,</span></b><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> State University of New York<o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Institution:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> University at Albany, State University of New York<o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">College:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> Engineering and Applied Sciences<o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Department:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> Environmental and Sustainable Engineering<o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Location:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> Albany, New York<o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">About University at Albany:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt">Established in 1844 and designated a University Center of the State University of New York in 1962, the University at Albany's broad mission of excellence in undergraduate and graduate education, research and public service engages
 a diverse student body of more than 17,900 students in nine schools and colleges across three campuses.
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<b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Position </span></b><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:windowtext">Description:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt">Dr. Yaoze Liu invites applications for a <a>Research Associate or Postdoctoral Researcher
</a>position in the area of hydrologic and water quality modeling. The Research Associate or Postdoctoral Researcher will develop and apply hydrologic/water quality models and optimization-based decision support systems (DSS) to improve water resources sustainability
 at the field and watershed scales, with focuses on agricultural best management practices (BMPs) and Food-Energy-Water (FEW) system. The final candidate will be hired as a
<a>Research Associate</a> or Postdoctoral Researcher, depending on the candidate’s past experiences. This position is immediately available, and the initial appointment is one year with possible renewal that depends on funding availability and the performance
 of the Research Associate or Postdoctoral Researcher.<o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt">Applicants must have demonstrated research experience in:
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt">(1) Hydrologic/water quality modeling using SWAT (Soil and Water Assessment Tool).<o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt">(2) Programming languages, such as FORTRAN, Matlab, etc.<o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt">Other qualifications: <o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt">(1) A Ph.D. degree in environmental engineering, agricultural engineering, or other closely related disciplines.
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt">(2) Strong scientific communication skills.<o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt">Interested candidates are encouraged to submit an application that includes: (1) a cover letter that describes the applicant’s research experience and qualifications related to this position, (2) detailed curriculum vitae with
 a full list of research publications, and (3) contacts of three academic references, to Dr. Yaoze Liu via email at </span><a href="mailto:yliu46@albany.edu"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;text-underline:none">yliu46@albany.edu</span></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt">.
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt">Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. <o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt">Yaoze Liu, Ph.D.<o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt">Assistant Professor<o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt">Department of Environmental & Sustainable Engineering<o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt">College of Engineering and Applied Sciences<o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt">University at Albany, SUNY<o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt">1400 Washington Avenue, Biology 229, Albany, NY 12222 <o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt">Tel: 518-437-4972<o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt">Email: </span><a href="mailto:yliu46@albany.edu"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;text-underline:none">yliu46@albany.edu</span></a></p>
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