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Research Associate of Post-Doc (Remote sensing applications in Hydrological Modeling)
Job Description
The Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) invites applications for a research associate or post-doc position starting April 2021 to work on a research project in the area of hydrological modeling and remote sensing applications in flood risk assessment and stormwater management.
The project will evaluate the accuracy of satellite precipitation products using daily and sub-daily ground-based observations data as a reference. The comparison will be made based on the availability of the rain gauge data. In addition, the evaluation of satellite precipitation will be extended to the analysis of hydrological models (such as GSSHA) using satellite products to simulate several historical flooding events.
Suitable candidates should have a track record and significant contribution and co-authorship to at least 3 Scopus indexed publications on the topics of: hydrological modeling, flood risk assessment, and stormwater management. Duties include management of day-to-day activities of the project; data collection, synthesis and analysis, and publishing research findings in refereed journals.
Requirements
Minimum Qualification
The Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) invites applications for a research associate or post-doc position starting April 2021 to work on a research project in the area of hydrological modeling and remote sensing applications in flood risk assessment and stormwater management.
The project will evaluate the accuracy of satellite precipitation products using daily and sub-daily ground-based observations data as a reference. The comparison will be made based on the availability of the rain gauge data. In addition, the evaluation of satellite precipitation will be extended to the analysis of hydrological models (such as GSSHA) using satellite products to simulate several historical flooding events.
Suitable candidates should have a track record and significant contribution and co-authorship to at least 3 Scopus indexed publications on the topics of: hydrological modeling, flood risk assessment, and stormwater management. Duties include management of day-to-day activities of the project; data collection, synthesis and analysis, and publishing research findings in refereed journals.
Preferred Qualification
The ideal candidate should be highly-motivated and submit documented evidence to support. Proven hydrological modeling experience (particularly using WMS. Demonstrated research and track record publications. Good technical writing skills. Flexibility and self-dependence in executing the assigned research roles.
About the Company
Founded in 1976 by the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, UAEU is a comprehensive, research-intensive university enrolling about 14,000 Emirati and international students. As the UAE’s flagship university, UAEU offers a full range of accredited, high-quality graduate and undergraduate programs through nine Colleges: Business and Economics; Education; Engineering; Food and Agriculture; Humanities and Social Sciences; IT; Law; Medicine and Health Sciences; and Science. With a distinguished international faculty, state-of-the art new campus, and full range of student support services, UAEU offers a living-learning environment that is unmatched in the UAE.
As a research-intensive university of international stature, UAEU works with its partners in industry to provide research solutions to challenges faced by the nation, the region, and the world. The University has established research centers of strategic importance to the country and the region which are advancing knowledge in critical areas ranging from water resources to cancer treatments. UAEU is currently ranked the number one research university in the GCC, number two in the Arab World, and #370 globally.
UAEU’s academic programs have been developed in partnership with employers, so our graduates are in high demand. UAEU alumni hold key positions in industry, commerce, and government throughout the region. Our continuing investments in facilities, services, and staff ensure that UAEU will continue to serve as a model of innovation and excellence.