Global Water Futures offre 9 stages postdoc en sciences de l'eau à l'U. de Sakatchewan

9 Postdoctoral Positions – Core Modelling & Forecasting Team
Global Institute for Water Security, University of Saskatchewan, Canada

Context and Purpose: Global Water Futures (GWF) is a transformative pan-Canadian research programme, led by the University of Saskatchewan (U of S), which aims to place Canada as a global leader in water science for the world’s cold regions and to address the strategic needs of the Canadian economy in adapting to change and managing the risks of uncertain water futures, including extreme events. GWF is transdisciplinary, working with a wide range of users and integrating the natural, social, health and engineering sciences to provide disaster warning, improved prediction of climate and water futures, and the decision support tools needed to inform adaptation to change and risk management.

This 7 year, $143million program builds on the expertise of the U of S and 3 key partner universities (McMaster, Waterloo, Wilfrid Laurier), faculty from 14 other universities, and 8 federal agencies, with strong international collaboration. To enhance the UofS’ and Canada’s capability to deliver transformative water modelling science, the Global Institute for Water Security (GIWS) at U of S invites applications from outstanding candidates for the following 9 postdoctoral fellowship (PDF) positions listed below:

1. Hydrological & Water Quality Forecasting: The purpose is to enhance capability for real-time forecasting of streamflow, lake levels, snowpack, soil moisture, drought and flood, water quality episodes at multiple scales across Canada. We are recruiting 5 PDFs to work as part of a larger team.

2. Climate and Diagnostic Hydrological & Water Quality Modelling: New high resolution atmospheric modelling of water futures will provide a) a new paradigm for modelling climate using dynamical downscaling, including for the first time realistic convection-explicit future precipitation, and b) a new era of coupled hydrological-atmospheric modelling of cold region processes in complex terrain. In parallel, hydrology/water quality modelling will deliver a multi-model framework that will enable unified pan-Canadian modelling to build on existing regional efforts and tools. A new state-of-the-art modelling system will build on advanced computer systems, data assimilation and user-focussed cloud-based outputs. We are recruiting 2 PDFs to work as part of a larger team.

3. Water Resources Modelling: We envision the emergence of a new paradigm of water resource systems modelling, which integrates water quality and quantity, addresses environmental flow needs, and economic valuations and trade-offs. We also see a new era of stakeholder engagement whereby public participation in water resources modeling is an iterative, collaborative, two-way exchange, and scientific knowledge is co-produced. We are recruiting 2 PDFs as part of a larger team.

Qualifications: Outstanding applicants are sought, with demonstrable ability to undertake internationally-leading research and a record of world class publications. They must have: Relevant post-graduate training (Ph.D. or previous PDF) in areas outlined above; a PhD awarded within the five years immediately preceding the appointment; a proven track record of modeling/numerical simulation research and experience in supervising students. Expertise in integrated modelling, high performance computing and large dataset analysis and manipulation is desirable. An ability to work in a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment must be demonstrated. Evidence or leading-edge publications in the scientific literature is required as are strong written and oral communication skills in the English language.

Salary Information: The salary offered will be in the range of $45,000-$60,000 CAD, and will be based on training, education, and experience.

Duration: This term position will be for up to three years, commencing as soon as possible.

For more details and how to apply: http://gwf.usask.ca/documents/jobs/9Postdoctoral_Core-Modelling-Forecasting_Usask.pdf

Prospective candidates are encouraged to visit the following websites: Global Institute for Water Security and Global Water Futures