"Postdoctoral Associate in Large-Scale Computing for Water-Energy Systems"

Postdoctoral Associate in Large-Scale Computing for Water-Energy Systems

Posted: 23-Jan-26

Location: Ithaca, New York

Type: Full-time

Categories: Academic/Faculty

Internal Number: 3-103167

Dr. Galelli's Critical Infrastructure Systems Lab in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Cornell University invites applications for one Postdoctoral Associate position in global hydrology.

We are looking for a candidate with a PhD degree (or completion expected within 2-3 months) in Civil/Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field, preferably with expertise in large-scale catchment hydrology, remote sensing, or climate impact assessments. Candidates with interdisciplinary backgrounds are welcome, but strong data-analytics skills and solid knowledge of process-based numerical modelling tools are required. Robust modelling and programming abilities (e.g., Python) are essential prerequisites. Experience with VIC (or similar hydrologic models), GIS, and large-scale computing--particularly proficiency in Fortran and/or C/C++--is highly desirable. The candidate should be well organized, proactive, and able to work both independently and in a team. Evidence of innovative scientific results achieved during the PhD, strong communication skills, and a proficient command of oral and written English are important evaluation criteria.

The Postdoctoral Associate will lead the development and implementation of a global hydrologic model, including the integration of newly generated datasets describing human water-use activities (e.g., reservoir operations, groundwater pumping, irrigation). The candidate will be responsible for completing the scientific tasks assigned within the project, taking a leading role in preparing publications, and coordinating closely with the other researchers to ensure effective integration of the different work packages. In addition to these core responsibilities, the successful applicant is expected to contribute more broadly to the research activities of the group and to serve as an active, collaborative member of the project team, including providing occasional guidance to MSc and PhD students.

Through this website, applicants are to submit a cover letter describing research interests and how their expertise fits this position, a detailed curriculum vitae that includes a complete list of publications, a research statement on future research interests and directions, and career goals, etc. (3-page maximum, single space), graduate transcripts, three publications relevant to the topic and provide contact information for at least three references.

Pay Range: $62,232.00 - $88,745.00

The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:

• Prior relevant work or industry experience.
• Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position.
• Academic Discipline (faculty pay ranges reflects 9-month annual salary)
• Unique applicable skills.