Postdoc Position in Forecast-Informed Reservoir Operations

[Hua Zhang]

The Water and Environmental Systems Analysis Lab (WESA) at Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi is seeking a postdoc to work on forecast-informed reservoir operations. Funded by the Department of the Interior, the research project aims to integrate hydrologic modeling, satellite remote sensing, and WebGIS into a decision support system for improving reservoir operations and water resources management in the Nueces River Basin in Texas. This position is supported for two years.

 

Required qualifications:

(1) PhD in civil engineering, environmental science, computer science, or a related field

(2) Research experience in hydrology, water resources, and geospatial analysis

(3) Excellent skills of scientific writing and communications

 

Preferred qualifications (any of the following items):

(1) Experience with HEC-HMS, SWAT, or other watershed hydrologic models

(2) Experience with geospatial analytics via Google Earth Engine, Planet, or other platforms

(3) Experience with ArcGIS Online or other web-based mapping software

(4) Experience with NOAA precipitation forecast products

 

A complete application should include:

(1) Curriculum vitae

(2) Statement of research experience and interest

(3) Three references

 

Interested applicants are encouraged to contact Dr. Zhang (hua....@tamucc.edu). For details about the research group, please visit wesa.tamucc.edu.

 

Review of applications will begin immediately. The position is expected to start in Fall 2024.

 

Thanks,

 

Hua Zhang

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Hua Zhang, Ph.D., A.M.ASCE (he/him/his)
Associate Professor of Civil Engineering
College of Engineering and Computer Science
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
6300 Ocean Drive, Unit 5797
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
Phone: (361) 825-2467
Email: hua....@tamucc.edu
Research Group: wesa.tamucc.edu
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