Research Assistant/Associate Professor - National Ctr for Computational Hydroscience and Engineering

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Position Description

The UM’s National Center for Computational Hydroscience and Engineering (NCCHE) invites applications for Research Assistant/Associate Professor positions in Computational Hydraulics. The successful candidates will lead research initiatives in diverse areas, including surface and subsurface water hydrodynamics, water quality, chemical and oil spills, sediment transport, channel evolution, dam and levee break flooding, reservoir sedimentation, and environmental risk analysis for lakes, rivers, and coastal waters.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct innovative research and lead efforts to publish findings in reputable journals and conferences.

• Develop and submit external research grant proposals within the specified research areas.

• Collaborate with internal and external partners on interdisciplinary water-related research projects.

• Advise and mentor graduate students and postdoctoral research associates.

• Serve on editorial boards for scientific journals and committees for academic conferences.

• Utilize numerical modeling techniques for physical environmental applications, including watershed and hydrodynamic models.

 

* The continuation of this appointment is dependent on satisfactory performance and the sustained availability of research funding.

Position Details

Appointment: 12 Month

Assignment Type: Non-Tenure Track

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• A Ph.D. in Computational Hydroscience and Engineering or a closely related discipline.

 

Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Proven experience in leading research grant proposals relevant to Computational Hydraulics.

• A track record of publishing in academic journals within the specified research areas.

• Proficiency in scientific programming languages (e.g., FORTRAN, C++, Python, R).

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to convey complex concepts to diverse audiences.

• Familiarity with CCHE numerical models is preferred.

 

Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

Application Procedures

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement, and advising/mentorship philosophy through https://careers.olemiss.edu/. Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

About the University of MS & Oxford, MS

Founded in 1848, the University of Mississippi (UM), affectionately known to alumni, students and friends as Ole Miss, is Mississippi's flagship university. Included in the elite group of R-1: Doctoral Universities - Highest Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification, it has a long history of producing leaders in public service, academics and business. The University of Mississippi, consistently named by The Chronicle of Higher Education as a “Great College to Work For,” is located in Oxford, MS, which is ranked one of the “Top 10 Best College Towns.” With more than 24,000 students, UM is the state's largest university and is ranked among the nation's fastest-growing institutions. The University of Mississippi, which has aggressively implemented many health and wellness initiatives for its more than 2,900 employees, has consistently been named one of Mississippi’s Healthiest Workplaces.

 

Touted as the “Cultural Mecca of the South”, creativity abounds in Oxford as musicians, artists and writers alike find inspiration in Oxford’s rich history, small town charm and creative community. Oxford is a one-hour drive south of Memphis, TN and is known as the home of Nobel Prize winning author William Faulkner. Over the years Oxford has also been known for offering exceptional culinary experiences and as the home of the University of Mississippi and the Ole Miss Rebels, there is always something here to immerse yourself in. Oxford has also been featured as a literary and arts destination in such publications as The New York Times, Southern Living, Condé Nast Traveler, and GQ. Among other cultural activities, annual events include the Oxford Film Festival, a thriving local music scene, and the Ford Center Performing Arts Series. Oxford is a vibrant university town, filled with unique shops and galleries, eclectic restaurants and clubs, historic landmarks, and comfortable inns.

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