PostDoc - Water sustainability and climate

University of Wisconsin-Madison

United States

Description

Postdoctoral Researcher in Water Sustainability and Climate: Water, land use and climate change in an urbanizing agricultural region.

A two-year postdoctoral researcher position is available with the Water Sustainability and Climate (WSC) research group at the University of Wisconsin-Madison as part of a five-year project funded by the National Science Foundation. The position will be co-supervised by Drs. Chris Kucharik and Steve Loheide. This position is focused on using an agroecosystem model (Agro-IBIS) coupled to a groundwater flow model (MODFLOW) to investigate the impacts of changing land use, land cover and climate on hydrology and other related ecosystem services of the Yahara Watershed in southern Wisconsin. Therefore, this position requires strong background in ecohydrology, with preference to those with previous experience in groundwater flow modeling and modeling the connections between groundwater and land surface processes. The scientific goals of this two-year postdoctoral position are: (1) complete development and calibration of the newly developed Agro-IBIS-MODFLOW (AIM) model for the Yahara Watershed, and (2) use this new modeling approach to examine the impacts of changing climate and land use/cover on flows of water, N, and P through the watershed using a series of integrated scenarios that portray several pathways of change out to the year 2070.

PostDoc - Water management

The Cyprus Institute (CyI)

Nicosia, Cyprus

Closing date: 30th December 2013

Description

The Cyprus Institute (CyI) invites applications for a Post-doctoral Fellow in Water Management at its Energy, Environment and Water Research Center (EEWRC). The successful candidate will join a dynamic team of researchers, who are investigating all aspects of hydrology and water management in semi-arid environments under changing economic and climate conditions.

The Post-doctoral Fellow will analyse and map different water and land management practices and climate change adaptation options, conduct policy analyses, and operationalize the concept of ecosystems services. He or she will also be responsible for all stakeholder interactions in two new EU funded projects (BEWATER and RECARE).

The successful candidate will be expected to:

Analyse and map costs, benefits and trade-offs of water and land management practices and climate change adaptation options.

Facilitate communications between science and society in the area of environmental management and climate change adaptation, and mobilize formal and non-formal institutions.

Operationalize the concept of ecosystems services in close cooperation with stakeholders.

Conduct policy reviews and analyses and prepare clear policy messages.

Contribute to a variety of research tasks within EEWRC's Water Group.

Publish in scientific and popular media.

Requirements

PhD in environmental, biological or geo-sciences, environmental economics or environmental engineering. Highly qualified candidates with an MSc and appropriate professional qualifications will also be considered.

An adequate academic publication record. Experience in publishing in popular media is preferred.

Experience in cooperating with a wide variety of stakeholders, including government institutions, civil society organizations, and small and medium enterprises.

Strong analytical and organizational skills.

Excellent knowledge of the Greek and English languages both in verbal and in writing.

Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team.

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Senior Water Treatment Engineer

Oscar Associates

Vienna, Austria

Description

• Manage technology deployment plan in relation to water treatment and coordinate/monitor execution of identified pilots

• Lead multidisciplinary studies specific to water management for major E&P projects upon request from Branch Offices

• Provide assurance for technology qualification for water treatment systems applications.

• Provide ad-hoc advice and support to Branch Offices on process improvements and water treatment systems upgrades for operated and non-operated assets

• Coordinate and support execution of design reviews in relation to water handling subject matter

• Contribute to company's Technology Brochure and promote Technology capabilities at international workshops and conferences.

Requirements

• University degree in Chemical/Process Engineering

• Varied engineering and design experience in Oil & Gas onshore and offshore projects, including FEED, Detail Design, construction and commissioning of surface facilities

• In-depth knowledge of separation and water treatment technologies, production chemistry

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