Postdoctoral Research Associate

Job Title

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Institute For A Disaster Resilient Texas

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Houston, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who We Are

The Institute for a Disaster Resilient Texas is a leader in developing science- and data-informed tools for advancing disaster resilience and supporting  public policy across the state. Through efforts such as the Texas Disaster Information System , IDRT provides accessible, authoritative data and models that aid in mitigation planning, emergency response, and long-term recovery.

What We Want
The Institute for a Disaster Resilient Texas (IDRT) is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to contribute to cutting-edge research and projects focused on disaster resilience. IDRT is dedicated to enhancing disaster resilience by bridging the gap between research and decision-making. Our strategic approach involves conducting research on disaster risk reduction, promoting evidence-based solutions through outreach and technical assistance, and providing decision-makers with decision-support tools, data analytics, and policy solutions.

What You Need To Know

Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire’s experience.

A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended.

Qualifications
Required Education and Experience

• Doctoral (PhD) degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering with a focus on Water Resources, Hydrology, Hydraulics, or related fields.

• Proficiency and experience in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling tools such as HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, SWMM, InfoWorks, LISFLOOD, and SFINCS.

• Proficiency in GIS software (e.g., ESRI ArcPro).

• Strong written, oral, and visual communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience in:

• Inland and coastal floodplain/watershed hydrodynamics

• Flood frequency analysis and flood impact/damage assessment

• Stormwater management and design

• Hydraulics of flood control structures (e.g., bridges, culverts, pump stations, detention basins)

• Experience with field data collection methods such as in-situ infiltration sampling, topographic and bathymetric surveying.

• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and R.

Responsibilities

• Research- Under general supervision, is responsible for conducting research into their field of expertise. Utilizes knowledge and skills granted to them by their education and expertise to complete research projects in their field of expertise. Assists with the preparation and cleaning of worksite. Analyzes research data and summarizes results. Writes and may contribute to research papers, articles, and publications. Conduct research and participate in projects related to: Flood risk and hazard analytics. Watershed and floodplain studies. Flood forecasting and warning systems. Design and analysis of flood control infrastructure. Nature-based flood mitigation solutions.

• Mentoring- May assist, mentor, and/or supervise student researchers and/or graduate students who are working on research related to the project.

• Presentations- Prepares presentation materials on research topic that may be presented to small and/or large groups. Actively participates in the preparation of required technical progress reports to research sponsors. Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at conferences.

Other Requirements and Factors
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