- Organization: Department of Civil & Resource Engineering and Centre for Water Resources Studies, Dalhousie University, Canada
- Duration: Two-year postdoctoral researcher position
- Focus: Investigating the impacts of climate change on shallow groundwater in Nova Scotia, Canada
- Project Leaders: Drs. Barret Kurylyk, Lauren Somers, and Rob Jamieson
- Project Description: Addressing the impacts of oceanic and atmospheric climate change on groundwater resources in Nova Scotia, with a focus on communities experiencing groundwater shortages during summer droughts
- Project Objectives:
- Develop a 1D hydrologic/hydrogeologic model to simulate impacts of changing atmospheric conditions on snow-rain partitioning, frozen ground conditions, mid-winter melts, infiltration, and groundwater recharge
- Calibrate the model at multiple sites using provincial observation well network and streamflow data
- Assess impacts of future change by forcing the model with downscaled climate scenarios
- Create GIS products (e.g., ArcGIS StoryMaps or Google Earth Engine) in collaboration with GIS specialists to visualize changing recharge
- Collaborate with team members working on sea-level rise impacts on saltwater intrusion and septic system inundation
- Outputs: New vulnerability assessments for Nova Scotia's groundwater resources
- Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Experience with 1D hydrologic or hydrogeologic models (e.g., SHAW model)
- Excellent communication skills
- PhD in geoscience, civil engineering, or related field
- Coding experience
- Team-oriented approach to research and community partnership
- Track record in leading high-quality journal articles
- Research expertise in climate change impacts on groundwater (asset)
- Location: Based at the Dalhousie Coastal Hydrology Lab in Halifax, Nova Scotia
- Synergy: Collaborative engagement with members of the Centre for Water Resources Studies
- Application Documents: CV, Statement of motivation (1 page), 2 sample publications, names and contact information for two referees
- Conditions of Employment:
- Full-time, fixed-term contract for 16 months (possible extension)
- Competitive salary and benefits, office space, and workstation provided
- Application Submission: Email application to Dr. Barret Kurylyk (barret.kurylyk@dal.ca), Dr. Lauren Somers (Lauren.Somers@dal.ca), and Dr. Rob Jamieson (jamiesrc@dal.ca)
- Review of Applications: Begins on June 15, 2023, and continues until the position is filled
- Anticipated Start Date: September 2023 (delayed start possible, but position timeline will be shortened)
- Remote Work: Possibility of working remotely for a period of the position
Fields:
Candidates from the following fields can apply for the postdoctoral position on Climate Change Impacts to Groundwater:
- Geoscience
- Civil engineering
- Hydrology
- Hydrogeology
- Environmental science
- Climate science
- Water resources management
- Earth science
- Environmental engineering
- Geotechnical engineering
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