Postdoctoral Fellow In Future Runoff And Reservoir Evaporation Projections For Texas River Basins

University of Texas at Austin

Austin, Texas, US
Base: $65,000; bonus/equity: not specified; benefi...
Phd in atmospheric or hydrological sciences
Proficiency in cmip6 climate data analysis
Programming skills in python, r, ncl, or matlab
The successful candidate will develop a methodology to derive future projected runoff and reservoir evaporation for a select river basin in Texas

Job Summary

  • The successful candidate will develop a methodology to derive future projected runoff and reservoir evaporation for a select river basin in Texas.
  • This role offers an opportunity to actively collaborate with the Texas Water Development Board while based at UT Austin.
  • The position requires strong proficiency in analyzing climate data from CMIP6 datasets and utilizing programming languages such as Python or R.

Matching Summary

The successful candidate will develop a methodology to derive future projected runoff and reservoir evaporation for a select river basin in Texas.

Salary

Base: $65,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or Optional Retirement Program (ORP)

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • PhD in Atmospheric or Hydrological Sciences
  • Proficiency in CMIP6 climate data analysis
  • Programming skills in Python, R, NCL, or MATLAB
  • Experience managing large climate datasets

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with Earth system models and downscaling
  • Expertise in bias correction techniques like quantile mapping
  • Ability to communicate complex concepts to water planners
  • Experience with sensitivity analysis and uncertainty quantification

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. earned within the past three years
  • Degree in Atmospheric or Hydrological Sciences
  • Demonstrated ability to document technical findings

Work Rights

Must meet federal Employment Eligibility Verification requirements

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