Postdoctoral Scholar Environmental Streamflow Modeling ESPM; Ecosystem Sciences - Grantham Lab

Position: Postdoctoral Scholar  Environmental Streamflow Modeling  ESPM (Ecosystem Sciences) - Grantham Lab

Postdoctoral Scholar Environmental Streamflow Modeling ESPM (Ecosystem Sciences) - Grantham Lab

Join the Grantham Lab at the University of California, Berkeley to advance environmental streamflow modeling and contribute to the California Environmental Flows Framework.

Position Overview

Lead the development of statewide hydrologic models to predict seasonal flow dynamics across California's streams, evaluate model uncertainty, and build reproducible, transparent modeling frameworks.

Salary Range

A reasonable full‑time salary estimate for this position is $69,073‑$77,030, based on UC Postdoc Salary scales.

Percent Time

100 %

Anticipated Start

Spring 2026

Position Duration

2 years, with the possibility of extension based on performance and funding availability.

Application Window

• Open date:
  December 4, 2025
• Next review date:
  Friday, Dec 19, 2025 at 11:59 pm (Pacific Time)
• Final application date:
  Friday, Jan 9, 2026 at 11:59 pm (Pacific Time)

Position Description

The Department of Environmental Science, Policy, and Management seeks a Postdoctoral Scholar to work with the Grantham Lab in quantifying and implementing environmental flows in California rivers.

Position Duties

Under the mentorship of the PI, you will:

• Compile relevant datasets and develop hydrologic modeling approaches to predict natural streamflow across California’s stream network.
• Evaluate model performance and quantify uncertainty.
• Build reproducible and transparent modeling frameworks and data pipelines.
• Lead preparation of peer‑reviewed manuscripts and pursue independent research lines.
• Collaborate with partners on the California Environmental Flows Framework and with researchers at the Eric and Wendy Schmidt Center for Data Science and the Environment.

Specific Responsibilities

• Collate, clean, and assimilate data from publicly available sources.
• Design, execute, and implement streamflow models for California rivers.
• Evaluate model prediction performance and uncertainty.
• Generate streamflow predictions for rivers.
• Develop robust and transparent modeling framework and data pipelines.
• Participate in regular research team meetings, including remote and in‑person.
• Present results via presentations at regional, national, and international academic conferences.
• Prepare at least one manuscript for submission to a peer‑reviewed journal.

Qualifications Basic Qualifications (required at time of application)

• Ph.D. or equivalent international degree, or enrollment in a Ph.D. (or equivalent) program.

Additional Qualifications (required at time of start)

• Ph.D. (or equivalent international degree) required by the appointment start date.
• No more than three years of post‑degree research experience by the start date.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong background in stream hydrology, hydrologic modeling, and data analytics, including machine learning and deep learning for time series prediction.
• PhD in hydrology, water resources engineering, environmental sciences, data science, or a related field.
• Proven expertise in streamflow modeling and statistical/physically based methods.
• Exceptional data management and analysis skills, including advanced statistical methods and computer programming.
• Experience with machine learning methods, including deep learning for time series analysis and streamflow prediction.
• Experience or interest in learning open‑source software design, data curation practices, and environmental flow science.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with a broad range of research and management partners.
• Strong track record of scholarly publications and academic contributions.
• Compassionate, professional, and reliable team player who values healthy relationships with colleagues, collaborators, and stakeholders.
• Strong communication and diplomacy skills to give and receive feedback, celebrate successes, and constructively confront challenges.

Application Requirements Document Requirements

• Curriculum Vitae (most recently updated C.V.)
• Cover Letter – concise 1‑2 pages describing your interests and qualifications.

Reference Requirements

• 3 required references (contact information only).

Job Location

Berkeley, CA

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