The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
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Postdoctoral Fellow in Earth and Planetary Sciences, LiDAR and Hydrodynamic Modeling The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley in United States
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Geology
Funding
Full funding availableCountry
United States
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The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

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The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is advertising a Postdoctoral Fellow position in Earth and Planetary Sciences within the College of Sciences / School of Earth, Environmental and Marine Sciences.
This is a research-focused, full-time, grant-funded trainee position for a highly motivated researcher interested in LiDAR-based change detection, Digital Elevation Model (DEM) derivation, hydrodynamic modeling, morphodynamic modeling, and landscape evolution models. The role also includes mentoring students, supporting training and educational activities, conducting background research, developing and testing research projects, preparing narrative summaries and progress reports, and publishing peer-reviewed work.
Eligibility highlights: applicants must hold a doctoral degree in Earth or Planetary Sciences or a related field from an accredited university. Preferred experience includes research in Earth/Planetary Sciences, geomorphological and hydrological fieldwork, use of echosounders and acoustic equipment, ADCPs, and proficiency with statistical/research software. Experience mentoring undergraduate and graduate students is also preferred.
Funding: the position is grant funded, with salary commensurate with experience. The posting notes a grant expiration date of 2027-08-09.
How to apply: submit an application through the UTRGV careers portal and include the required documents. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants are advised to omit confidential information such as date of birth, gender, and ethnicity/race from uploaded materials.
Institution: The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Edinburg, Texas, United States.
Funding details
Full funding including tuition fees and living expenses is available for this position. The scholarship covers all educational costs and provides a monthly stipend.
How to apply
Please submit your application including a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, and contact information for two references. Applications should be sent via the online portal before the deadline.
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