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Postdoctoral Scholar Position with Professor Amir AghaKouchak

Salary: $66,737-$71,769
https://ap.uci.edu/compensation/salary-scales/
-Salary based on qualifications and experience

The Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at the University of California, Irvine, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar position beginning on April 1, 2025.

The fellowship emphasizes research on compound coastal flood risk assessment, including but not limited to inundation modeling, climate change and sea level rise assessment, wave uprush and shoreline change analysis, and statistical assessment of compound coastal hazards (fluvial, pluvial, and ocean water level). The objective of the project is to develop adaptation strategies and design concepts for critical coastal infrastructure systems under future coastal hazard scenarios. The prospective scholar is expected to contribute to public engagement efforts (e.g., incorporating public engagement data into adaptation and design concepts). The position requires strong quantitative research experience, a solid background in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, statistics, as well as good written and oral communication skills. The candidate will be responsible for writing reports, research papers, and grant proposals.

This position requires a Ph.D. degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering, Earth System Science, Statistics, or Applied Mathematics, or a closely related field, and expertise in data processing and computer programming.

Applicants should submit their curriculum vitae, publications, and contact information for three references through: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF09474

The initial appointment is for 24 months, renewable subject to performance and availability of adequate funding.

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC anti-discrimination policy.

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