Postdoctoral position on flow and sediment transport in river basins

We are looking for a Ph.D. in Earth Science, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Fluvial Geomorphology, or a related physical science field. The desired skills of a potential candidate should include expertise in field campaigns with sediment transport and computer programming (e.g., R, Matlab, Python). Furthermore, successful candidate must have experience in collaborating within inter- and transdisciplinary teams and developing and applying inter- and transdisciplinary concepts, methods and tools. We expect good integrative skills, and high social and emotional intelligence. Fluency in English (spoken and written) is required, skills in Spanish are an asset.

Responsibilities

• Field measurements (UAVs flights, RFID transponders work and sampling field campaigns)
• Datasets homogenization and curation
• To implement automatic algorithms to analyze UAV images
• To disseminate scientific results through scientific papers and the participation in conferences.

The project is funded by the European Research Council. The start is planned for first semester of 2024. The salary is fixed according to the established salary level for postdoctoral personnel.

The position is based at CSIC in Instituto Pirenaico de Ecología (IPE-CSIC). The research centre is located within the Zaragoza metropolitan area.

Applications should include an updated CV (including publication list and two references) with a motivation letter in electronic form as one single PDF.

The deadline for applications is 28 February 2024 or until the position is filled.

Interested candidates should apply by emailing the required documents to Dr. Carmelo Juez (carmelo.juez@ipe.csic.es)