Post-Doctoral Associate - Resilient Infrastructure Systems

Location of Vacancy

Athens Area

G/R18414P

Post-Doctoral Associate - Resilient Infrastructure Systems

ENGR-Resilient Infrast Systems

Employee

$56,000-$63,000

09/01/2022

07/21/2022

Yes

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The College of Engineering wishes to appoint a Post-Doctoral Associate to work on grant-funded research projects for a period of 1 year with additional employment dependent on the needs of the project. In this role they will work under the direct supervision of Dr. Brian Bledsoe, Professor and Director of the Institute for Resilient Infrastructure Systems (IRIS), at the College of Engineering’s School of Environmental, Civil, Agricultural and Mechanical Engineering.

The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team of scientists at the University of Georgia who are engaged in cooperative research projects in IRIS.

• Model and monitor storm‑water and floodplain systems, natural infrastructure, and water quantity and quality in mixed land use watersheds (25% of time).
• Inform and participate in the development of communication and outreach materials (20% of time).
• Assist in the development of design guidance for natural infrastructure systems (15% of time).
• Support the development and delivery of short course, undergraduate, and graduate curricular materials centered on natural infrastructure and Engineering With Nature.
• Co‑author journal manuscripts and research reports for project sponsors and present research orally to sponsors and at scientific meetings.
• Communicate regularly and in a timely fashion with the PI regarding research and other issues relevant to the operation of coastal laboratories (10% of time).

Post-Doctoral Associate AD

Exempt

1.00

PhD in hydrology, water resources engineering, coastal engineering, or a related field. Demonstrated expertise in hydrodynamic modeling, storm‑water management, and field monitoring techniques and tools. Ability to thrive in a highly collaborative and interdisciplinary environment and conceptualize and implement high‑quality/high‑impact engineering research projects. Professional Engineer licensure is desirable.

Recruitment Contact Name: Brian Bledsoe

Recruitment Contact Email: bbledsoe

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