Postdoctoral Fellow: Hydrology & AI for Water Forecasts

Community Surface Dynamics Modeling System (CSDMS); Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow position starting in late 2026 or early 2027. The fellow will lead innovative research in hydrologic modeling, flood forecasting, AI applications in water resources, and related areas, collaborating with faculty and graduate students in the School for Environment and Sustainability.

The appointment is for one year with potential renewal based on funding and performance.

Qualifications

• Background in hydrologic modeling or related fields.
• Interest in interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Ability to lead innovative research and collaborate with faculty and graduate students.

Responsibilities

• Lead innovative research activities and explore emerging directions in hydrology and water resources.
• Collaborate closely with faculty and graduate students to advance funded projects.

Skills

Hydrologic modeling

Flood forecasting

Artificial intelligence

Water resources planning and mgmt

Reservoir operations

S2S ensemble forecasting

Snow hydrology

LLM applications in water

Hydrologic data analysis

Job description

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow position starting in late 2026 or early 2027. The fellow will lead innovative research in hydrologic modeling, flood forecasting, AI applications in water resources, and related areas, collaborating with faculty and graduate students in the School for Environment and Sustainability.

The appointment is for one year with potential renewal based on funding and performance.