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Post Doctoral Associate
Job Description
Position Number:
129841Title:
Post-Doctoral AssociateFunctional Title:
Post Doctoral AssociateCategory Status:
15-Fac.Non-Tenured,Continuing ConApplicant Search Category:
FacultyUniversity Authorized FTE:
100Unit:
AGNR-Environmental Science & TechnologyCampus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
Background Checks
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The University reserves the right to rescind offers of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.
Offers are contingent on providing proof of employment eligibility in the United States no more than 3 days after the initial start date. If this proof is not provided within this timeframe, the offer may be rescinded or employment terminated.
The University reserves the right to rescind offers of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.
Offers are contingent on providing proof of employment eligibility in the United States no more than 3 days after the initial start date. If this proof is not provided within this timeframe, the offer may be rescinded or employment terminated.
Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
Job Summary: Functioning somewhat independently, the Postdoctoral Associate will design, organize, and conduct highly specialized and advanced research on the topic of water resources management and hydrological modeling in the Department of Environmental Science and Technology (ENST). They will develop and design models using established scientific protocols and, in some cases, designing new protocols; summarize findings and publish results in peer reviewed journals; assume general responsibility for scientific operation of PIs research group; and provide supervision and guidance to students and researchers in PIs research group.
Duties and Responsibilities: The Postdoctoral Associate will report to Dr. Masoud Negahban-Azar (PI) and Dr. Adel Shirmohammadi (Co-PI). The postdoctoral associate will be a senior member of the research group, supporting projects through original research, collaboration with other team members and co-PIs, and mentoring of students. The Postdoctoral Associate will also contribute to developing additional proposal efforts, thereby strengthening UMD’s ability to attract external funding.
The Postdoctoral Associate’s principal research responsibilities will be:
Duties and Responsibilities: The Postdoctoral Associate will report to Dr. Masoud Negahban-Azar (PI) and Dr. Adel Shirmohammadi (Co-PI). The postdoctoral associate will be a senior member of the research group, supporting projects through original research, collaboration with other team members and co-PIs, and mentoring of students. The Postdoctoral Associate will also contribute to developing additional proposal efforts, thereby strengthening UMD’s ability to attract external funding.
The Postdoctoral Associate’s principal research responsibilities will be:
- Design and implement research protocols; develop models (e.g., hydrological models, agent-based models, etc.); adapt new procedures, or methods relative to research
procedures (20%). - Collect, prepare and analyze research data and scientific literature; keep a detailed notes recording research data; maintain computer database of research data; tabulate and display data for presentation in research conferences and for manuscript preparation; use graphics and statistical software to analyze and present data (20%).
- Prepare, write, and submit manuscripts to peer reviewed journals and present at research conferences in collaboration with the supervisor and other co-PIs (25%).
- Supervise junior personnel in the research group to coordinate research efforts for increased efficiency; participate in training of fellows and students as needed (15%).
- Contribute to the development of new grant proposals directed by the supervisor (20%).
Benefits Summary
Top Benefits and Perks:Minimum Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or other relevant areas and specializing in Water Resources Management.
- A strong hydrological modeling and data analysis background with evidence of mathematical skills related to water resources management and hydrology.
Preferences:
- Extensive experience in hydrological modeling, remote sensing, and ArcGIS.
- Experience in land data assimilation, statistical analysis, and big data management.
- Relevant experience in developing Decision Support Systems (DSS) in water resource management.
Additional Information:
Salary $55,000.00 and eligible for benefits.
Posting Date:
09/16/2024Closing Date:
09/24/2024Open Until Filled
YesPhysical Demands
No specific physical demand is required for this position.
Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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