Post-doctoral Fellow in Offshore Hydrogeology

Ref.: 514994
Work type: Full-time
Department: Department of Earth Sciences (25300)
Categories: Academic-related Staff
Hong Kong

The Hydrogeology Research Group at the Department of Earth Sciences in the University of Hong Kong is seeking a Po st-doctoral Fellow to conduct research in offshore hydrogeology (Ref: 514994). The appointee is expected to be of exceptional research strength and have strong track record in publications. The appointee will 1) join cruises to conduct borehole drilling and geophysical survey to characterize three-dimensional hydrogeology and geochemistry of the offshore aquifer systems; 2) perform numerical modeling to reconstruct the evolution of the offshore groundwater in response to sea level change in recent geological history; and 3) author peer-reviewed papers in refereed international journals.

The appointee will play a key role in the following multidisciplinary research projects funded by General Research Fund, Hong Kong Grant Council and by National Natural Science Foundation of China, which provide partial financial support for this position: “The province, discharge and evolution of the offshore groundwater system, and its bio-geochemical implications in the Pearl River Estuary and the adjacent continental shelf” and “Occurrence, transport, and transformation of methane in the marine sediments in the Pearl River Estuary”.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. degree in hydrogeology, or a closely related field with significant research experience in field hydrogeological studies, numerical modeling of coastal groundwater systems. The candidate should be a well motivated scholar with strong computing, field and communication skills. Research experience in groundwater and seawater interaction, coastal aquifers, hydrostratigraphic models, field hydrogeology, or hydrogeochemistry will be an advantage.

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. At current rates, salaries tax does not exceed 15% of gross income.

The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V. Shortlisted applicant will be contacted for letters of recommendations from referees. Review of applications will commence as soon as possible and continue until August 31, 2022 , or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier. Candidates who are not contacted within 3 months from their application dates may consider their applications unsuccessful.

Advertised: Jul 7, 2022 (HK Time)
Applications close: Aug 31, 2022 (HK Time)