The Water Systems Analysis Group in the Institute for the Study of Earth, Oceans, and Space at the University of New Hampshire seeks a post doctoral associate to collaborate on synthesis research to understand the widespread alteration of hydrologic systems over local-to-regional domains focusing on the Northeast corridor of the United States over a 500-year period (1600 to 2100). The position will involve the development and integration of models and support of regional data sets for historical, contemporary, and future settings. This research will explore the mechanisms of changing regional hydrosystems responding to various anthropogenic changes (climate, land use, population, hydrologic engineering). The position will involve close interaction with a synthesis Working Group drawn from several collaborating institutions to study regional watersheds, hydromorphology and continental processes, and to serve as a test-bed for ideas on how to optimally execute synthesis. This position is supported for a 3-year period by a research grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) and will enable the successful candidate to work within the context of a major national effort to forward hydrological sciences under the aegis of the Consortium of Universities for the Advancement of Hydrological Science (CUAHSI).
Qualifications: A recent PhD in Earth System Science, Hydrology, Biogeochemistry, or related field, with experience in computer modeling, remote sensing and/or environmental engineering. Candidates should be strong in database management and computer programming, with experience in scenario analysis a plus.
To apply: Please send an electronic application via e-mail to Dr. Charles Vörösmarty (wsag.postdoc@unh.edu), including a curriculum vitae, statement of research interests and the contact information of three references. Please use the subject line: "UNH Post-doctoral Position". Contact Dr. Vorosmarty for more information. Position available August 1st but will remain open until a suitable candidate is identified.
The Water Systems Analysis Group in the Institute for the Study of Earth, Oceans, and Space at the University of New Hampshire seeks a post doctoral associate who will collaborate on research to understand the controls of biogeochemical fluxes through river networks at continental U.S. to global scales. The position will involve the development and integration of aquatic biogeochemical models, remote sensing information, and existing field observations. Model development will focus on coupling the biogeochemical cycles of carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus, and sediments in a spatially distributed modeling framework. Research will explore the mechanisms of changing biogeochemical fluxes in response to various anthropogenic changes (climate, land use, population, hydrologic engineering). This position is supported by a 3-year research grant from NASA.
Qualifications: A recent Ph.D. in Earth System Science, Hydrology, Biogeochemistry, or related field, with significant experience in computer modeling and remote sensing. Previous experience in spatially explicit modeling is preferred. Candidates should be strong in GIS, database management and computer programming, with an interest in exploring the biogeochemical properties of river networks.
To apply: Please send an electronic application via e-mail to Dr. Charles Vörösmarty (wsag.postdoc@unh.edu), including a CV, statement of research interests and the contact information of three references. Please use the subject line: "UNH Post-doctoral Position". For more information, contact Dr. Vörösmarty or Dr. Wilfred Wollheim (wil.wollheim@unh.edu). Position available August 1st but will remain open until a suitable candidate is identified.