Job Title
Post-Doc Scholar
Requisition Number
DU12718
Department Name
8H300:Civil Engineering
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Salary Range
$55,068-$66,000
Type of Position
Other
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
Ph.D.
Required Related Experience
Experience in the water sector, preferably related to water distribution and asset management;
Experience with Python, machine learning, and hydraulic modeling (e.g., EPANET); Experience with serious gaming and agent-based modeling; Experience with stakeholder engagement and stakeholder interviews.
Required License/Registration/Certification
n/a
Physical Requirements
n/a
Shift
Monday – Friday, 8a-5p, evening and weekends as needed for research progress.
Job Summary
The University of Kentucky Department of Civil Engineering (i.e., Water Group) is looking to hire a post-doc to pursue to work on a water infrastructure project that focuses on identifying infrastructure dependencies and community resilience to extreme climate stressors in Appalachia. The associated individual will be expected to help develop a cloud-based serious game environment that will integrate agent-based elements with network models of selected communities The individual will also be expected to assist in stakeholder interviews and in the development of agent response models.
The University of Kentucky is the comprehensive Land Grant University of the State of Kentucky with a main campus enrollment of over 34,000 students, and a Carnegie Classification of Highest Research Activity (i.e., R1 University). Lexington and its surrounding metropolitan area have a combined population of approximately 750,000. Known as the “Horse Capital of the World,” the city is surrounded by over 450 horse farms which are nestled among a topography of natural limestone, springs, and rolling hills. Additional details on the area and the university are available at https://www.lexingtonky.gov and https://www.uky.edu. Additional information about the Civil Engineering Department can be found at: https://www.engr.uky.edu/research-faculty/departments/civil-engineering.
The selected candidate will receive a competitive monthly stipend along with comprehensive health insurance. Current funding is available through December 2025. If you have any additional questions, please contact Dr. Ormsbee (lindell.ormsbee@uky.edu).
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
The successful applicant is expected to have excellent scientific writing skills and the ability to conduct fieldwork, organize and analyze data, and clearly disseminate findings. Interested students should email Dr. Lindell Ormsbee lindell.ormsbee@uky.edu “Water Modeling Position” and attach two documents: 1) a CV and 2) a one-page research statement describing your research experience and interests, especially as it relates to the desired qualifications above. Review of applications will start August 1, 2024 and will be filled as soon as possible.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
PhD
Deadline to Apply
10/31/2024
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