Job Description

The University of Alaska Southeast, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate in Snow Hydrology for a project aimed at constraining uncertainty in temporal and spatial variability of snow water equivalent for temperate snowpacks. This position is funded through the US Army’s Engineering Research and Development Center.

In this role you will be responsible for research and project management on the project “Quantifying Spatial and Temporal Variability of Temperate Snowpack Properties using Coupled Radar, Remote Sensing, and Modeling Techniques”.  This position will conduct original research on modeling runoff from temperate snowpacks.

To thrive in this role, successful candidates will have familiarity with snow melt and/or hydrological modeling and experience with basic snow observations and field work.

Required Education & Experience

• Applicants must have (i) a PhD in snow science, hydrology, or a related field, (ii) a peer-reviewed publication record that is commensurate with experience, (iii) excellent communication skills, (iv) experience programming, and (v) experience with field data acquisition and/or analysis.

This position is located on the Southeast campus in Juneau. This is a full-time, term-funded postdoctoral faculty position complete with both a competitive salary and  full employee benefits package . UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, faculty time off (FTO), and up to 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. This position is represented by United Academics (UNAC)  

Please submit: A cover letter, resume or curriculum vitae, three professional references with contact information (phone number and emails). 

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is identified.

*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.  Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

This position is term-funded and is reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University's discretion.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.

UA is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, educational institution and provider and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual:  .

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Jason Amundson, Professor of Geophysics at jmamundson@alaska.edu

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