Job Description

Position Details

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Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title

Postdoctoral Associate

Department

Advanced Infrastructure Center

Salary Details

A minimum of $61805

Offer Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:
Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable) Life insurance coverage Employee discount programs

Posting Summary

The Rutgers Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation (CAIT) invite applications
for a Postdoctoral Associate position in the area of monitoring and modeling of flood hazard with applications in flood early warning systems, flood risk assessment and mitigation. The successful candidate will lead research activities related to hydrologic/hydraulic modeling for flood risk estimation, and prototyping flood monitoring and forecasting procedures at very high spatial resolution. The candidate will collaborate closely with the Remote Sensing and Hydrology lab and the Rutgers Infrastructure Resilience Group. Both groups involve a number of research activities ranging from hydrologic hazard prediction to state-of-art infrastructure mapping, and are supported by various federal funding programs such as NASA SERVIR, NOAA Climate Variability and Predictability, NSF Smart and Connected Community, NSF Partnership for Innovation, NSF Future Works programs, and USDOT University Transportation Center program.

Position Status

Full Time

Posting Number

25FA0350

Posting Open Date

04/10/2025

Posting Close Date

01/05/2026


Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering, Coastal Marine Science, Earth Science, or a closely related field.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The candidate is expected to have experience in hydrologic/hydraulic modeling and in one or
more of the following topics: in situ sensor installation and flood monitoring, GIS & geospatial big data, AI/ML and data science approaches for hydrologic predictions, risk analysis.



Experience in working with big data from remote sensing is highly desirable.



Strong computer programming skills and experience in working with High Performance Clusters is preferred.



This position also requires good communication and presentation skills, and a strong proficiency in technical writing and editing. The individual will be expected to hold very high standards in how information is developed and presented.


The successful candidate is expected to be self-motivated and can think broadly and conceptually
and formulate creative, sophisticated solutions to complex problems, prioritize workload, and
work independently with general supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Overview

Statement

Posting Details

Special Instructions to Applicants

Quick Link to Posting

https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/248323

Campus

Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Home Location Campus

Busch (RU-New Brunswick)

City

Piscataway

State

NJ

Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.


Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents

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Required Documents

Cover Letter/Letter of Application Curriculum Vitae

List of Professional References (contact Info)

Optional Documents