Postdoctoral Associate - Coastal Groundwater Modeling and Planning

Responsibilities

Develop and calibrate integrated groundwater models that simulate coastal hydraulic/hydrologic responses under sea-level rise, storm surge, and urbanization.

Lead the creation of future scenario projections and evaluate mitigation strategies (e.g., green infrastructure, mangrove restoration, and their integration with gray infrastructure).

Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members in hydrology, economics, geochemistry, soil and ecological sciences, and urban planning.

Contribute to the development of a stakeholder-driven, user-friendly decision-support tool with a graphical user interface.

Publish findings in high-impact peer-reviewed journals and present results at national conferences.

Plan and facilitate workshops and collaborative meetings with regional stakeholders and local government agencies.

Benefits And Support

Annual salary of approximately $58,656 plus fringe benefits.

Be part of a nationally funded, high-impact project addressing real-world climate and water challenges.

Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of scientists from hydrology, soil science, ecology, economics, and environmental engineering.

Work directly with community stakeholders, municipal partners, and agency collaborators.

Contribute to the development of decision-support tools that will help shape future coastal resilience strategies in Florida and beyond.

Required Qualifications

Ph.D. (foreign equivalent acceptable) in Civil, Environmental, or Agricultural Engineering, Hydraulics/Hydrology, Earth Sciences, or a closely related field.

Strong background in numerical groundwater modeling, particularly using MODFLOW.

Demonstrated experience with scenario development and model-based analysis of environmental systems.

Proficiency in programming or scripting languages (e.g., R, and Python), geospatial analysis, and GIS applications.

Proven track record of publishing in reputable, peer-reviewed scientific journals.

Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research and work in interdisciplinary teams.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Candidates must be supportive of the mission of the Land-Grant system.

Candidates must also have a commitment to UF core values.

Preferred

Familiarity with sea-level rise, groundwater flooding, saltwater intrusion, or urban hydrology in coastal systems.

Experience in developing graphical user interfaces for decision support tools.

Experience working with large geospatial datasets including 3-D modeling outputs.

Proven ability to collaborate within interdisciplinary teams and engage effectively with stakeholders or agency partners.

Special Instructions To Applicants

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Individuals wishing to apply should go online to Careers at UF and submit:

One-page cover letter describing your qualifications and interest

Curriculum vitae

Contact information, including email addresses, for three individuals willing to write letters of recommendation

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