What are the responsibilities and job description for the Postdoctoral Fellow position at The University of Alabama?
Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $48,600 - Midpoint: $60,800 (Salaried E7)
Department/Organization: 214231 - Civil Const and Env Engineering
Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:45pm
Job Summary: The Postdoctoral Fellow provides for an internship and continuation of scholarly activity and research after achieving the PhD or other doctoral degree under the direction of a senior faculty member who serves as a mentor for the postdoctoral appointee.
Additional Department Summary: The Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering Department at The University of Alabama is seeking candidates for a Postdoctoral position for research working with Dr. Moradkhani. The position will be embedded in the Center for Complex Hydrosystems Research. The initial appointment will be for one year and upon the availability of funding.
Conducts innovative and applied research on food-energy-water nexus with particular attention to integrating Remote Sensing and Crop models for Yield Estimation. Uses computational modeling, operations research, and a wide range of in-situ and remotely-sensed data, analytical and statistical tools/methods to crop modeling. Leads and contributes in writing scientific papers, technical reports and present research results.
Required Minimum Qualifications: Doctorate. Additional qualifications based on assignment.
Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Candidates with research background in hydrology, civil engineering, geoscience or a closely related field and demonstrated relevant experience in pre-doctoral research will be considered.
Applicants should upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and include contact information for at least two references in the reference section of the application.
Skills and Knowledge: Strong programming and scripting capabilities. High performance computing skills. Strong written and verbal communication of research results skills. Strong interpersonal skills to facilitate effective collaboration with academics, scientists, practitioners, and students.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in model calibration and validation. Background in statistical analysis and machine learning.
Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases.
Salary : $48,600 - $60,800
