Post Doctoral Research Associate

Title:
Post Doctoral Research Associate

Department:
Center for Natural Resources

Reports To:
Director, Center for Natural Resources

Position Type:
Staff

Position Summary:
The Center for Natural Resources (CNR) at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (http://cnr.njit.edu) invites applications for a postdoc position in the area of modeling water flow in rivers and estuaries as subjected to rain and coastal flooding. We are seeking distinct technical excellence to bridge the gap between theoretical hydrology and applied engineering solutions for complex urban flood scenarios.

As coastal and pluvial flood risks intensify, the need for precise, reliable, and robust hydraulic and hydrologic simulations is critical. This role focuses on the rigorous application of industry-standard models to generate actionable data for municipal resilience. You will be responsible for the development of operational models that protect critical infrastructure and communities.

Essential Functions:
-Advanced Modeling: execute high-precision H&H simulations for urban flood analysis, focusing on pluvial and fluvial interactions.
-Operational Excellence: Develop and run transient condition simulations using HEC-RAS and similar platforms, incorporating design storms and projected rainfall events.
-Data Integrity: Process complex spatial-temporal datasets and validate model outputs against historical records to ensure absolute reliability of simulation results.
-Mentorship & Dissemination: Mentor graduate students and translate technical findings into high-quality publications for top-tier journals.

Prerequisite Qualifications:
-Ph.D. in Hydrology, Hydraulics, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
-Demonstrated mastery of established H&H models (HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, SWMM).
-A "reliability-first" mindset: The ability to produce consistent, defensible model results.
-Strong foundation in hydrology hydraulics.
-At the university's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be exempted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the university, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Bargaining Unit:
AFT-UCAN

Salary Information:
In compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Law, the negotiated starting annual salary for this position is $62.232.00 (USD). NJIT considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses or other items.

To learn more about the comprehensive benefits NJIT offers for this position, please visit our benefits page: https://hr.njit.edu/health-benefits.

FLSA:
Exempt
Full-Time

Special Instructions to Applicants:
-Interested applicants are urged to submit their application in one pdf file that contains a cover letter, CV, and research statement to the Center Director, Distinguished Professor Michel Boufadel, boufadel@gmail.com.