Postdoc: Catastrophe Modeling & AI-Enhanced Resilience

Lehigh University; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Center for Catastrophe Modeling and Resilience (CAT) at Lehigh University invites applications for a postdoctoral research associate. You will join a dynamic multi-university consortium, contribute to novel catastrophe modeling methods, and be mentored by senior faculty.

This in-person, on-campus role emphasizes collaboration, research autonomy, and career development. You will advance flood hazard modeling and risk estimation, explore large language model assisted workflows, and help

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree completed (or near completion) in Civil and Environmental Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Hydrology, or a closely related field at the time of application.
• Strong record of research, publications, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently to achieve objectives, meet deadlines, and mentor others.
• Ability to facilitate collaborations with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Work on fundamental or applied research in flood hazard modeling, risk and loss estimation, and AI integration into catastrophe modeling.
• Engage in multidisciplinary collaborations inside or outside Lehigh and participate in center activities.
• Prepare and publish research findings in peer‑reviewed journals and present results at conferences.
• Assist in mentorship of graduate and undergraduate students and contribute to grant writing.
• Participate in center seminars, workshops, and other events with the academic community.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering

Tools

HEC-HMS

HEC-RAS

SWMM

TRITON

Python

Git

High-performance computing

Job description

The Center for Catastrophe Modeling and Resilience (CAT) at Lehigh University invites applications for a postdoctoral research associate. You will join a dynamic multi-university consortium, contribute to novel catastrophe modeling methods, and be mentored by senior faculty.

This in-person, on-campus role emphasizes collaboration, research autonomy, and career development. You will advance flood hazard modeling and risk estimation, explore large language model assisted workflows, and help