Postdoc Research Associate at UGA

University of Georgia (UGA), Georgia, United States.

Postdoctoral Research Associate – Compound Inundation Team for Resilient Applications (CITRA), School of Environmental, Civil, Agricultural, and Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering.

The College of Engineering at the University of Georgia seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the Compound Inundation Team for Resilient Applications (CITRA). The role is a 15‑month temporary position with the possibility of a 12‑month extension based on performance and funding availability. The Associate will work on two major water‑resources projects, one of which offers flexibility to pursue new research directions and develop a portfolio.

The CITRA research group combines graduate and undergraduate students led by Dr. Félix Santiago‑Collazo as Principal Investigator. The team bridges academic research and applied solutions, tackling hydrodynamic problems from inland to coastal regions. CITRA disseminates findings to stakeholders by translating complex concepts into clear analogies.

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• Assess sediment and contaminant transport at rivers and creeks in the Savannah River National Laboratory during extreme weather events as part of a larger group of scientists.
• Develop numerical algorithms to estimate compound flooding using a reduced‑physics approach to the shallow‑water equations.
• Supervise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students on their projects.
• Occasionally cover academic lectures in the water‑resources field.
• Write and submit peer‑reviewed journal articles.

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Civil/Environmental Engineering or a related field such as water resources, numerical modeling, or applied mathematics, earned from a higher education institution by the start date. Candidates in their final semester and graduating in August 2026 must provide written confirmation from their primary professor.

Candidates should have excellent organizational and communication skills (written and verbal), be proficient with Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, and work independently in a fast‑paced research environment.

Experience in coding and algorithms, as well as numerical modeling of coastal, hydrologic, or compound flood processes, will be given preference. Preference will be given to domestic candidates; exceptional international candidates, except those from Iran, North Korea, Syria, Russia, and China, will also be considered. The university may sponsor a J‑1 Research Scholar visa.

Final date to receive applications:
July 1, 2026, 11:59 pm AST.

Virtual interviews:
July 6‑8, 2026.

Offer:

July 17, 2026.

Position start:
September 1, 2026, with option to delay until October 1, 2026 for visa processing.

Funding guarantee until December 31, 2027.

Work 40 hours per week. Annual compensation of $60,000 USD plus fringe benefits, including medical healthcare insurance, retirement, annual leave, sick leave, and paid holidays. CITRA will provide all required computer equipment and office space at UGA’s Athens campus in the Interdisciplinary‑STEM Building Complex. Relocation is not covered; remote work is not permitted.

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter (2‑page maximum)
• Sample publications in a peer‑reviewed journal with the applicant as lead author
• Unofficial transcripts and/or Ph.D. diploma
• List of references with contact information

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Questions may be directed to Dr. Felix Santiago‑Collazo at fsantiago.