Postdoc: Lake Hydrodynamics & HAB Forecasting

University of California - Davis; Davis (CA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Davis, Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) seeks a Postdoctoral Scholar to conduct interdisciplinary lake science and hydrodynamic modeling. You will develop one- and three-dimensional models to predict harmful algal blooms and algae transport, integrating field data, remote sensing, and weather forecasts.

The role includes field experiments, data analysis, manuscript preparation, and coordinating with stakeholders; reporting to PIs Forrest, Valbuena, and

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering, limnology, oceanography, environmental science, computational science or a closely related field by the appointment start date.
• Proven research experience in hydrodynamic modeling of lakes or other aquatic environments.
• Proven research experience in the use of remote sensing and remote sensing related products.
• Ability to conduct independent research while contributing effectively to a collaborative and interdisciplinary team.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge in fluid dynamics and physical transport processes.
• Experience with conventional limnological sampling techniques.
• Ability to participate in fieldwork, including travel to study sites when required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, configure, apply, calibrate, and validate a one-dimensional model to predict the probability of harmful algal blooms in lake ecosystems.
• Develop, configure, apply, calibrate, and validate a three-dimensional model to predict the transport of harmful algae within lake ecosystems.
• Integrate hydrodynamic modeling with field observations, remote-sensing products, meteorological data, and other environmental datasets.
• Develop scalable workflows for processing, analyzing, visualizing, and managing field and model data.
• Participate in field campaigns, including the design, execution, and analysis of in-situ observations.
• Prepare manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
• Present results at technical meetings, workshops, and meetings with project partners and stakeholders.
• Coordinate research activities, data exchange, technical deliverables, and project timelines with collaborative parties and stakeholders.
• Design outreach and visualization tools for model predictions available within a public website.

Education

Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering, limnology, oceanography, environmental science, computational science or a closely related field

Tools

Python

Matlab

Fortran

C++

Job description

University of California, Davis, Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) seeks a Postdoctoral Scholar to conduct interdisciplinary lake science and hydrodynamic modeling. You will develop one- and three-dimensional models to predict harmful algal blooms and algae transport, integrating field data, remote sensing, and weather forecasts.

The role includes field experiments, data analysis, manuscript preparation, and coordinating with stakeholders; reporting to PIs Forrest, Valbuena, and