Postdoctoral Research Associate on ensemble hydrometeorological prediction

[SHANRU TIAN]

Dear the colleague,

The Hydrology and Water Resource Lab at the University of Texas, Arlington (https://hydromet.uta.edu/) is currently seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate specializing in ensemble hydrometeorological prediction. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to advancements in hydrometeorological and hydroclimatic forecasts, as well as to develop decision support tools aimed at facilitating forecast-guided water management and conducting land-atmosphere coupling experiments.

Funded jointly by NOAA and Texas state agencies, the successful candidate will collaborate with a diverse interdisciplinary research team. This team includes climate scientists, hydrological scientists, civil and environmental engineers, and computer scientists. If you are passionate about making significant contributions to the field and thrive in a collaborative research environment, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications: 

●          A PhD degree in meteorology, climate, earth system modeling, hydrology, statistics, or a related field

●          Experience in postprocessing and validating ensemble/probabilistic meteorological and climate forecasts

●          Proficient in at least two of the following programming languages: Fortran, Python, R, Java, C and NCL

●          Must have working experience with application and development on High-performance Linux clusters

●          Strong verbal and written communication skills as demonstrated in peer-reviewed publications

●          Experience in numerical weather, climate, and land-surface model development and data assimilation will be a plus

Responsibilities:

●          Maintain and enhance ensemble hydrometeorological forecast systems 

●          Develop prototype statistical forecast modules by applying techniques developed at UTA; perform integration tests and hindcast experiments

●          Present results in peer-reviewed publications and in national conferences

●          Engage partners and stakeholders through regular meetings

 

The position is 100% research with flexible start date in 2024. The position can last up to two years. The starting salary is $600,000. The Postdoctoral Scholar will be part of a growing community of postdocs in the Dept. Civil Engineering and have many opportunities for professional development including funding to attend meetings and workshops.

We recognize that the best science can originate from diverse collaborations with people from varied backgrounds, and we especially encourage applicants from underrepresented groups to apply. To apply, please send a cover letter, CV with a list of at least two references, one first-authored journal article to Dr. Yu Zhang (yu.z...@uta.edu). Review of applications is rolling (starting June 1st) and will continue until the position is filled. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Dr. Yu Zhang.

Best,

Shanru