Job Information
University of Mississippi Research Asst/Assoc Professor - Computational in Oxford, Mississippi
This Position is for a Research Assistant/Associate Professor - National Ctr for Computational Hydroscience and Engineering with a public university work location in University, MS.
Position Description
The UM's National Center for Computational Hydroscience and Engineering (NCCHE) invites applications for Research Assistant/Associate Professor positions in Computational Hydraulics. The successful candidates will lead research initiatives in diverse areas, including surface and subsurface water hydrodynamics, water quality, chemical and oil spills, sediment transport, channel evolution, dam and levee break flooding, reservoir sedimentation, and environmental risk analysis for lakes, rivers, and coastal waters.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct innovative research and lead efforts to publish findings in reputable journals and conferences.
Develop and submit external research grant proposals within the specified research areas.
Collaborate with internal and external partners on interdisciplinary water-related research projects.
Advise and mentor graduate students and postdoctoral research associates.
Serve on editorial boards for scientific journals and committees for academic conferences.
Utilize numerical modeling techniques for physical environmental applications, including watershed and hydrodynamic models.
The continuation of this appointment is dependent on satisfactory performance and the sustained availability of research funding.
Position Details
Appointment: 12 Month
Assignment Type: Non-Tenure Track
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
A Ph.D. in Computational Hydroscience and Engineering or a closely related discipline.
Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Proven experience in leading research grant proposals relevant to Computational Hydraulics.
A track record of publishing in academic journals within the specified research areas.
Proficiency in scientific programming languages (e.g., FORTRAN, C++, Python, R).
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to convey complex concepts to diverse audiences.
Familiarity with CCHE numerical models is preferred.
Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.
Application Procedures
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement, and advising/mentorship philosophy through https://careers.olemiss.edu/. Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Background Check Statement
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EEO Statement
The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.