Research Scientist - National Center for Computational Hydroscience and Engineering

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Position Description

The UM’s National Center for Computational Hydroscience and Engineering (NCCHE) is seeking Research Scientists with experience in the research areas of Computational Hydroscience and Engineering. This position involves working on current research projects and leading future research projects related to Developing Computational Models, Tools and Decision Support Systems Technologies for Agricultural Watershed Physical Processes, Water Quality and Ground Water Management; Developing Computational Models, Tools and Decision Support Systems Technologies for Dam-break flood modeling; Studying the impacts of land cover land use and climate changes on water quantity and quality, environmental public health and aquatic ecosystems sustainability; and/or Applying remote sensing and GIS and related spatial techniques to environmental modeling and assessment for water, air, coastal, ecological and public health applications.

Position Details

Appointment: 12 month

Assignment Type: Non-Tenure Track

Essential Duties/ Responsibilities

• Numerical modeling for physical environmental applications such as watershed, hydrodynamic and atmospheric applications.

• Developing surface and/or subsurface hydrologic and hydraulic models and verify/validate them using field observations and remotely-sensed data.

• Assisting in developing computational Models, Tools and Web-based Decision Support Systems Technologies for Agricultural Watershed Physical Processes, Water Quality and Ground Water Management.

• Assisting in Developing Computational Models, Tools and Web-based Decision Support Systems Technologies for Dam-break flood modeling.

• Studying groundwater-surface water interactions including the effects of hyporheic flow and watershed infiltration and percolation.

• Studying the impacts of land cover land use and climate changes on water quantity and quality, public health and aquatic ecosystems sustainability

• Environmental data analysis, particularly in the use of satellite remote sensing data and climate and weather data assimilation for these purposes.

• Scientific programming (e.g., FORTRAN, C++), statistical programming (e.g., R, Python, SAS), spatial analysis methods (i.e. Geographic Information Systems (GIS)) and satellite remote sensing.

• Participating in and leading external research grant proposals.

• Participating in and leading journal publications and scientific conference presentations.

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

Minimum Qualifications

Education: 

• Ph.D. in Computational Hydroscience and Engineering, or a closely related discipline. The PhD degree should be already received or about to be received at the end of the current semester.                        

Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:  

• Experience in numerical modeling for studying physical environmental applications such as watershed, hydrodynamic and atmospheric applications.

• Experience in writing peer-reviewed scientific publications.

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

• Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills (both technical and non-technical).

• Experience in 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 and curriculum vitae 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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EEO Statement

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