Post Doctoral Research Associate

New Jersey Institute of Technology; Center (IN); On-site; USD 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Center for Natural Resources at the New Jersey Institute of Technology invites applications for a postdoctoral position modeling water flow in rivers and estuaries under rain and coastal flooding. You will develop operational models using HEC-RAS/HEC-HMS/SWMM to support municipal resilience and protect infrastructure.

The role focuses on rigorous application of industry-standard models to generate actionable data, mentoring graduate students, and translating findings into high-quality

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Hydrology, Hydraulics, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated mastery of established H&H models (HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, SWMM).
• A reliability-first mindset: ability to produce consistent, defensible model results.
• Strong foundation in hydrology and hydraulics.

Responsibilities

• Advanced Modeling: execute high-precision H&H simulations for urban flood analysis, focusing on pluvial and fluvial interactions.
• Operational Excellence: Develop and run transient condition simulations using HEC-RAS and similar platforms, incorporating design storms and projected rainfall events.
• Data Integrity: Process complex spatial-temporal datasets and validate model outputs against historical records to ensure absolute reliability of simulation results.
• Mentorship & Dissemination: Mentor graduate students and translate technical findings into high-quality publications for top-tier journals.

Skills

Hydrology knowledge

Hydraulics knowledge

Research mentoring

Academic publishing

Education

Ph.D. in Hydrology or Civil Engineering

Tools

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

SWMM

Job description

Position Summary The Center for Natural Resources (CNR) at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (http://cnr.njit.edu) invites applications for a postdoc position in the area of modeling water flow in rivers and estuaries as subjected to rain and coastal flooding. We are seeking distinct technical excellence to bridge the gap between theoretical hydrology and applied engineering solutions for complex urban flood scenarios.

Title Post Doctoral Research Associate

Department Dist Professor

Reports To Distinguished Professor

As coastal and pluvial flood risks intensify, the need for precise, reliable, and robust hydraulic and hydrologic simulations is critical. This role focuses on the rigorous application of industry-standard models to generate actionable data for municipal resilience. You will be responsible for the development of operational models that protect critical infrastructure and communities.

Essential Functions

• Advanced Modeling: execute high-precision H&H simulations for urban flood analysis, focusing on pluvial and fluvial interactions.
• Operational Excellence: Develop and run transient condition simulations using HEC-RAS and similar platforms, incorporating design storms and projected rainfall events.
• Data Integrity: Process complex spatial-temporal datasets and validate model outputs against historical records to ensure absolute reliability of simulation results.
• Mentorship & Dissemination: Mentor graduate students and translate technical findings into high-quality publications for top-tier journals.

Prerequisite Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Hydrology, Hydraulics, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated mastery of established H&H models (HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, SWMM).
• A "reliability-first" mindset: The ability to produce consistent, defensible model results.
• Strong foundation in hydrology and hydraulics.

At the university's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be exempted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the university an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Union

United Council of Academic @ NJIT (UCAN GSRE)

Range

Post Docs

Compensation

$62,232.00

NJIT considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, or other items.

Flsa

Exempt

Time Type

Full time

Pay Rate

Salary

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