Jobs in Hydrology

The CGU-HS advertises government and academic job openings in Hydrology and related disciplines. To post a job opening, please contact the CGU-HS Secretary.

University of New Brunswick - PDF, Ph.D., or M.Sc. Position Critical Thermal Habitats in Rivers

University of Saskatchwan - Ph.D. Opportunity: Beaver as a hydrologic agent: Characterizing peat hydraulic properties and groundwater flows in a mountain peatland

Dalhousie University - PhD Student Opportunity in Global Hydrology and Meteorology

Dalhousie University - PhD Student Opportunity in Hydrology and Climate Change

Carleton University – Tier I NSERC CRC - Climate Change Impacts in Northern Canada

Research Chair, University of Manitoba

Postdoc, Queen's University

University of New Brunswick - PDF, Ph.D., or M.Sc. Position Critical Thermal Habitats in Rivers

Canadian Rivers Institute, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton

Beginning immediately, a position is available to work on our developing models to predict the occurrence and significance of critical thermal habitats in rivers. The project has three objectives: 1) building landscape and riverscape scale models to predict river temperatures as we work to understanding the physical process regulating temperatures in temperate and northern rivers, e.g., summer, coldwater anomalies; 2) understanding the function and significance of temperature-dependent habitats for fish, and primary and secondary production in these river ecosystems; and 3) developing management tools for land-use and climate change planning. Your experience and interests should include hydrologic processes connecting rivers to their landscape and the biology of river ecosystems. You should have experience and/or ability to quickly learn GIS and multivariate statistical analyses. The position can begin immediately and will be filled by the fall 2012. Send me a cover letter explaining which component of the project interests you and why, along with your résumé with references.

University of Saskatchwan - Ph.D. Opportunity: Beaver as a hydrologic agent: Characterizing peat hydraulic properties and groundwater flows in a mountain peatland

Opportunity: Many mountain wetlands accumulate substantial peat deposits because their relief allows near-constant throughflow of groundwater. These hydrologic conditions make mountain peatlands attractive habitats for beaver (Castor canadensis). Beaver build dams that impound water in upstream ponds and inundate adjacent riparian areas. Ponds also function as efficient sediment traps, filling with fine-grained, nutrient-rich sediment and organic materials, which can remain in the pond area even after dams are abandoned. Post-abandonment, dams degrade and the water table recedes. Herbaceous plants and shrubs quickly colonize the nutrient-rich mineral sediment of abandoned ponds, forming what has been termed a “beaver meadow”. Beaver meadows tend to accumulate further parent material, burying the original pond basin (paleopond) beneath a new layer of soil (typically more peat).

The Ph.D. student will develop a better understanding of the role of beaver as a hydrologic agent. To do this, s/he will evaluate groundwater flow patterns relative to buried paleoponds in the Kananaskis region of southern Alberta, Canada, measure peat hydraulic characteristics above and below the paleoponds, and carry out manipulative experiments via computer modeling to consider how altering the subsurface configuration of peatlands, with respect to beaver paleoponds, affects groundwater flow patterns.

The successful candidate will work in an interdisciplinary team to characterize the ecohydrology of the basin, including a Ph.D. student in soil science and a M.Sc. student in mapping. This opportunity is part of the Climate Change and Water Security research theme in the Global Institute for Water Security (www.usask.ca/water).

Qualifications: Applicants must have a Master’s degree in a natural resources field (preferably with an emphasis on hydrology or physical geography), and must meet all of the requirements for acceptance into the Ph.D. program in the Department of Geography and Planning at the University of Saskatchewan. The successful applicant will be highly motivated, have excellent oral and written communication skills, and have previous fieldwork experience (wilderness expertise preferred – please clearly outline previous field experience in cover letter). A successful application to the College of Graduate Studies and Research at the University of Saskatchewan will be required (see below).

Stipend: A stipend of $19,500 per year (up to 4 years) is available to aid in the completion of the Ph.D. program. Opportunities exist for qualified students to supplement this base stipend with teaching assistantships and scholarships. To be considered for entrance scholarships, you must have an average greater than 80% in your last 60

How to Apply:

General admission requirements and an on-line application form can be found at the College of Graduate Studies and Research (CGSR) website: www.usask.ca/cgsr/admission/index.php

In addition to completing the CGSR application, please send a statement describing your research interests and field experience to the Graduate Chair, Department of Geography and Planning. Refer to the website: artsandscience/geography/graduate/resources.php Send a copy of your completed application package, including cover letter, to:

Dalhousie University - PhD Student Opportunity in Global Hydrology and Meteorology

Position: PhD Student Opportunity in Global Hydrology and Meteorology – Dalhousie University, Department of Earth Science
Start Date: June 2012
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Date of Announcement: 02/Nov/2011
The Hydrologic Systems Research Group at the Department of Earth Science, Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada invites applications for a PhD student beginning in Summer 2012. This PhD position is supported by the National Science and Engineering Research Council of Canada.

The PhD student will develop global hydrologic datasets for use in global land surface models and use these to test hypotheses of the impact of land cover and climate change on global water flows. The student will employ advanced computer analysis of the datasets and model outputs using tools such as R and GIS. The PhD student will have the opportunity to develop expertise in a wide range of broadly applicable techniques important for careers in Earth System Science, such as land surface modeling, atmospheric forcing datasets, and mapping of land cover change.

Skills in Geographic Information System (e.g. ArcGIS) and programming platforms (e.g. Fortran, C++, R, MatLab) would be an asset.

To apply for this position, send a cover letter, a curriculum vitae and reference letters to Dr. Shannon Sterling, shannon.sterling@dal.ca, Department of Earth Science, Dalhousie University. 

Dalhousie University - PhD Student Opportunity in Hydrology and Climate Change

Position: PhD Student Opportunity in Hydrology and Climate Change – Dalhousie University, Department of Earth Science
Start Date: June 2012
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Date of Announcement: 02/Nov/2011
The Hydrologic Systems Research Group at the Department of Earth Science, Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada invites applications for a PhD student beginning in Summer 2012. This PhD position is supported by Nova Scotia Environment and the National Science and Engineering Research Council of Canada.

The PhD student will be responsible for testing hypotheses of the impact of climate change and direct human impact on water flows in Nova Scotia by using a regional hydrologic model and by analysis of datasets of observed climate and hydrometric data.  The student will employ advanced computer analysis of the datasets and model outputs using tools such as R and GIS. The PhD student will have the opportunity to develop expertise in a wide range of broadly applicable techniques important for careers in Earth System Science, such as timeseries analysis, network anlaysis, land cover change and hydrometric data analysis.

Skills in Geographic Information System (e.g. ArcGIS) and programming platforms (e.g. Fortran, C++, R, MatLab) would be an asset.

To apply for this position, send a cover letter, a curriculum vitae and reference letters to Dr. Shannon Sterling, shannon.sterling@dal.ca, Department of Earth Science, Dalhousie University. 

Carleton University – Tier I NSERC CRC - Climate Change Impacts in Northern Canada

[Edited for length] Please circulate this advertisement broadly. Geophysicists with experience working in Northern Canada are especially encouraged to apply. This position will be awarded to an outstanding candidate who has a stellar research record that includes contributions of direct relevance to expected climate change impacts in, or emanating from, Northern  Canada.

 Nominees will be world-renowned scholars with research expertise in climate change and/or its impacts relating to at least one of the following areas: 1) impacts of melting permafrost (e.g. hydrates and methane liberation); 2) impacts relating to infrastructure protection; or 3) sustainable mining practices. This position requires readiness and ability to work collaboratively with northern communities. It is expected that the nominee will be a senior scientist or engineer with specialization in cold regions geotechnique, environmental chemistry, environmental geology, environmental engineering, geochemistry, renewable energy, renewable water resources, or other fields relating to environmental sustainability.

Complete applications, including a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching and research interests, and a one-page description of the  applicant's expected fit to Carleton University's Strategic Research Priorities should be sent to Mark Forbes, AVP Research, c/o Grace Bryan, 503G Tory Building, Carleton University, 1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, On, K1S 5B6, CANADA by January 31st, 2012. Applicants also should provide names and contact information for three colleagues who have agreed to write letters of reference on their behalf. Initial screening of applications will begin on Feb 1st, 2012 and continue until the applicant is chosen and has agreed to let his/her name stand.

For a complete outline of this CRC, please contact: Grace_Bryan@carleton.ca , tel: 613 520-3570, fax: 613 520-3945.

Carleton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our faculty and its scholarship including, but not limited to, women, visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Watershed Systems Research Chair, Dept. of Geological Sciences

The Department of Geological Sciences in the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources at the University of Manitoba invites applications for a Junior Chair in Watershed Systems Research. The position is a full-time tenure-track faculty position with initial appointment at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank depending on qualifications. The position is to commence September 1st, 2011 or as soon thereafter as is mutually agreeable. Appointment as Chair is for a five-year period. The Chair is part of a Watershed Systems Research Program, funded by the Province of Manitoba aimed at improving water quality in Manitoba and focused on reducing non-point contamination of water within Lake Winnipeg’s watershed.

See PDF for details.

Postdoctoral position, Arctic Hydrology, Dept. of Geography

Applications are invited for a postdoctoral research position in Arctic Hydrology in the Department of Geography at Queen’s University. The position is available for two years beginning September 2011. The successful candidate will work with a research team investigating the landscape controls over permafrost disturbance and the impact of disturbances on vegetation and water quality in the Canadian High Arctic.

The primary responsibility of the research fellow will be to oversee the modeling of the hydrological and hydrochemical response of watersheds to climate change scenarios. The fellow may also be expected to participate in the field operations. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in a relevant field, experience using hydrological models, and research experience in polar, alpine or similar field setting.

Applications should be emailed to Dr. Melissa Lafrenière, Department of Geography, Queen’s University, melissa.lafreniere@queensu.ca. Applications should include a cover letter including a statement of current and prospective research interests, curriculum vitae and the names and addresses of at least three references. We will begin reviewing applications May 15th, 2011.

In keeping with Queen's commitment to employment equity and diversity in the workplace, we particularly welcome applications from women, visible minorities, aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.