Postdoctoral Scholar, Coastal Modeler/Engineer


Position overview
Position title: Postdoctoral Scholar, Coastal Modeler/Engineer
Salary range: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. The posted UCSC salary scales set the minimum pay based on the individuals Experience Level, which is determined by the number of months of postdoctoral service at any institution. See the salary scale titled, Postdoctoral Scholar-Employee /Postdoctoral Scholar-Fellow / Postdoctoral Scholar-Paid Direct -Fiscal Year. A reasonable estimate for this position is $60,000 - $70,000.

Percent time: Full-time (100%)

Anticipated start: As soon as possible after initial review of the applications. Ph.D. must be in hand at time of the initial appointment.

Position duration: Maximum Duration of Service in a Postdoctoral Title Postdoctoral Scholar appointments are full-time; the initial appointment is for a minimum of two years, with the possibility of reappointment. The total duration of an individuals postdoctoral service may not exceed five years, including postdoctoral service at any institution.

Application Window

Open December 22, 2022 through Friday, Jun 30, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Position Description


The Institute of Marine Sciences at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites applications for a postdoctoral scholar who will work under the direction of Drs. Michael Beck and Borja Reguero in the UCSC Coastal Resilience Lab and the new UCSC Center for Coastal Climate Resilience.

The postdoctoral scholar will conduct work in coastal modeling and engineering through projects to assess future coastal flood and erosion risks and the role of nature-based solutions in reducing them. There will be opportunities to work on solutions-focused research with interdisciplinary experts on projects funded by the National Science Foundation, State of California, and US Department of Defense among others. The postdoctoral scholar will be responsible for coupling regional and global hydrodynamic and flooding models to assess risk and evaluate climate adaptation solutions. The postdoctoral scholar will contribute to existing projects and work with key collaborators from many institutions including the US Geological Survey, University of Miami, World Bank, and the Institute of Environmental Hydraulics 'IH Cantabria'.

This position requires that the postdoctoral scholar collaborate and successfully work as part of a large team, demonstrate intellectual independence and critical thinking, contribute to the preparation of publications, and demonstrate strong communication skills.

Applicants with expertise in numerical hydrodynamic and morphodynamic modeling (wave run-up, flood and storm-surge inundation, coastal erosion and sediment dynamics), research and analysis of coastal hydrodynamics, coastal protection design and engineering, coastal geomorphology, and climate change are strongly encouraged to apply. Expertise with supercomputers and clusters, validation and calibration of hydrodynamic models with laboratory and/or field observations, and geospatial analysis and large database management is also particularly valued.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
All documents and materials must be submitted as PDFs and should be forwarded to Dr. Michael Beck, mwbeck@ucsc.edu.

Please refer to position JPF01435 in the email subject line in all correspondence.

Required Documents/Materials

• Letter of application that briefly summarizes your qualifications and interest in the position.
• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V., which must include a list of publications.
• List of professional references along with their contact information (a minimum of three references are required and a maximum of five will be accepted) .

RECRUITMENT PERIOD
Full consideration will be given to applications received by January 23, 2023. Applications received after this date will be considered only if the position has not been filled.



UCSC Coastal Resilience Lab: https://www.coastalresiliencelab.org/

The Institute of Marine Sciences: https://ims.ucsc.edu/


Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

• Ph.D. (or equivalent foreign degree) in coastal engineering, nearshore oceanography, geology, or civil engineering or a related field. Candidates holding a Ph.D. in other disciplines but with knowledge and skills relevant to the UCSC Coastal Resilience Labs research projects (see lab website may be considered. Ph.D. must be in hand at the time of initial appointment.
• Experience with programming languages (e.g., MATLAB).

Help contact: mwbeck@ucsc.edu

Campus Information


The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees. Inquiries regarding the Universitys equal employment opportunity policies may be directed to the Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the University of California, Santa Cruz, CA 95064 or by phone at (831) 459-2686.

Under Federal law, the University of California may employ only individuals who are legally able to work in the United States as established by providing documents as specified in the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Certain UCSC positions funded by federal contracts or sub-contracts require the selected candidate to pass an E-Verify check (see https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify). The university sponsors employment-based visas for nonresidents who are offered academic appointments at UC Santa Cruz (see https://apo.ucsc.edu/policy/capm/102.530.html).

UCSC is a smoke & tobacco-free campus.

If you need accommodation due to a disability, please contact Disability Management Services at roberts@ucsc.edu (831) 459-4602.

UCSC is committed to addressing the spousal and partner employment needs of our candidates and employees. As part of this commitment, our institution is a member of the Northern California Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (NorCal HERC). Visit the NorCal HERC website at https://www.hercjobs.org/regions/higher-ed-careers-northern-california/ to search for open positions within a commutable distance of our institution.

The University of California offers a competitive benefits package and a number of programs to support employee work/life balance. For information about employee benefits please visit https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs - With Updated Interim Amendments. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of receiving the COVID-19 Vaccine Primary Series or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, Religious Objection, and/or Deferral based on pregnancy or recent COVID-19 diagnosis and/or treatment) no later than the applicable deadline. All Covered Individuals must also provide proof of receiving the most recent CDC-recommended COVID-19 booster or properly decline such booster no later than the applicable deadline. New University of California employees should refer to Exhibit 2, Section II.C. of the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Attachment for applicable deadlines. All Covered Individuals must also provide proof of being Up-To-Date on seasonal influenza vaccination or properly decline such vaccination no later than the applicable deadline. Please refer to the Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Program Attachment. (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.) Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements. Additional information and resources for compliance are located on the campus Health Center site

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Job location

Santa Cruz, California


To apply, visit https://recruit.ucsc.edu/JPF01435







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