Seeking Post Doctoral Scholar at University of Vermont: Stormwater Management Adaptations to Climate Change

We seek a postdoctoral researcher with interest in stormwater, climate change, and how communities are adapting their stormwater management strategies (e.g., green stormwater infrastructure, design standards) to changing precipitation and temperature patterns. The postdoctoral researcher will be a key contributor to a new USGS-funded research project working with communities in the northeastern United States to model the effects of adopted and potential adaptation strategies on the flow and quality in urban streams, under present and future climates. The postdoctoral researcher will be the lead SWMM modeler on the project.

Qualified candidates could come from multiple disciplines of study, but candidates should be able to demonstrate comfort working in interdisciplinary, collaborative research teams. The ideal candidate will have a PhD that has given them experience with hydrologic modeling in SWMM, along with some background in working with climate model outputs and/or water quality data. The ideal candidate will also have some exposure to and interest in social science approaches and community engaged research. If you meet some, but not all, of these ideals, we encourage you to apply, highlighting your strengths and areas where you are interested in growing as a researcher.

The postdoc will be supervised by Dr. Anne Jefferson, who leads the Watershed Lab in the Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources at the University of Vermont (UVM). UVM is a top research university that prioritizes transdisciplinary research and collaboration as a strategy for continued strengthening of scientific inquiry and education. Burlington perennially appears on national rankings that laud its livability, access to nature and recreation, thriving food and music scene, and a rising identity as a technology and innovation hub.

The anticipated start date is March-April 2025, but there is flexibility for the ideal candidate. A remote position may be possible, but occasional travel is required. 

To apply: please send a CV, cover letter outlining research interests and expertise, and contact information for two references to anne.jefferson at uvm.edu. Review of applications will begin February 10 and continue until the position is filled.