Postdoctoral Fellow, River-Coastal Science and Engineering - Hydroclimatology

Postdoctoral Fellow, River-Coastal Science and Engineering - Hydroclimatology

Apply for the Postdoctoral Fellow, River-Coastal Science and Engineering - Hydroclimatology role at Tulane University School of Medicine.

The Department of River-Coastal Science and Engineering at Tulane University, New Orleans, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Scientist position in Hydroclimatology.

The anticipated start date for the position is between May 1 and September 30, 2022. Appointments are for one year, with the possibility of renewal depending upon satisfactory performance and funding availability.

The position will focus on hydroclimatic variability under climate change. The successful candidate will investigate changes in the seasonality, generation mechanism, intensity, and intermittency of precipitation in the southeastern United States, with specific emphasis on the role of land–atmosphere interactions and the link between vegetation–climate relationships and precipitation.

River‑Coastal Science & Engineering is a diverse and welcoming community of scientists across civil, environmental, and coastal ocean engineering, with elements of geosciences and ecological sciences. The department focuses on the world’s river, deltaic, and coastal systems using a combined science and engineering approach.

In line with the cross‑disciplinary nature of the department, the candidate is expected to build strong links with collaborators in the Departments of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, and the Tulane ByWater Institute.

The Department of River‑Coastal Science & Engineering values diversity in all forms and is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and welcoming work environment. Candidates passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion are encouraged to apply.

Tulane is a private, Research I University and a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities. It ranks among the top 40 universities per U.S. News & World Report, offering a collegial and collaborative environment for learning and research.

New Orleans is a beautiful, vibrant, multicultural, and truly unique city for work and life.