Postdoc CY

Job Description

The Center for Coastal Studies at Virginia Tech invites applications for a postdoctoral scholar in coastal hazards working under the advisement of Drs. Robert Weiss (Geosciences) and Jennifer Irish (Civil & Environmental Engineering). The successful candidate will join a vibrant and interdisciplinary group of faculty and students conducting research on a variety of physical aspects of coastal hazards within the transdisciplinary context of disaster resilience. The successful candidate’s primary responsibility will be to conduct research in coastal hazards that leads to journal publications and employs expertise in computational modeling and/or data science (e.g., Monte Carlo simulation, hazard statistics, machine learning) (80% of time). The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to mentor students and collaborate on grant proposals (20% of time).

This postdoctoral scholar position is anticipated to begin in July 2020 with a duration of two years, where year two support is contingent on successful performance during year one. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications, and funding is available to support conference travel.

Required Qualifications

Ph. D. or doctoral degree in engineering, geosciences, applied mathematics, or other related discipline, awarded within the last four years
Record of research and peer-reviewed journal publication in the area of coastal hazards
Strong written and oral communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

Expertise in computational modeling and/or data science
Experience mentoring students
Experience working in interdisciplinary teams

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

Review Date

May 1, 2020 (until filled)

Additional Information

The successful Candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges , a school of medicine , a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School , and Honors College . The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers . A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

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Advertised: April 2, 2020
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