Postdoctoral Fellow

Description

The Department of River-Coastal Science and Engineering at Tulane University is seeking applicants for a Post Doctor appointment. We are specifically seeking outstanding applicants with a background in hydraulics, hydrology, coastal hydrodynamics and numerical modeling of riverine and coastal systems. This position reports to Dr. Ehab Meselhe.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Develop and apply numerical models, perform data analysis and interpretation of dynamic riverine and coastal systems and simulation results
• Write technical papers, present at meetings, workshops and technical conferences
• Conduct various research tasks such as code development and customizations as needed
• Participate in field data collection in support of research and modeling activities
• Participate in writing proposals to generate external funding streams.

The successful candidate will be a self-motivated, results-driven professional with sound judgement, excellent interpersonal skills, and the flexibility to adjust to changing priorities in a demanding, fast-paced environment. The department expects to offer a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with a candidate’s skill and experience.

Qualifications

Required:

• Ph.D. in Engineering, Geoscience, or related field is required.
• Familiarity with Delft3D software suite (e.g., Delft3D 4, D-Flow FM, D-Water Quality, etc.)
• Experience with numerical model development and applications either as part of graduate research or prior professional experience.
• Familiarity with hydrodynamic and transport processes in riverine and coastal areas.
• Scripting and programming skills (e.g., MATLAB, Python, R, etc.)

Preferred:

• Experience with numerical simulations in riverine and coastal areas (e.g., compound flooding, storm surge, salinity, sediment transport, morphology, water quality, etc.)
• Experience with High-Performance Computing (HPC)

Application Instructions

To Apply Submit:

• One page Cover Letter
• C.V.
• A relevant publication or manuscript in preparation
• Contact information for 2 References

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Tulane University is an equal opportunity educator and employer committed to providing an education and employment environment free of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Legally protected demographic classifications (such as a person’s race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, shared ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws) are not relied upon as an eligibility, selection or participation criteria for Tulane’s employment or educational programs or activities.

Tulane University is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing an application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources by phone at 504-865-4748 or by email at hr@tulane.edu.

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