Employment Opportunities

An immediate opening for multiple Postdoc positions in the area of environmental fluid mechanics with application to oil spills and underwater gas and oil releases. The research position also requires conducting CFD simulations of multiphase flow, especially for engineering applications. The numerical results would need to be validated by comparison to experimental results using advanced parameter estimation techniques.

The qualified candidate would have a Ph.D. in Environmental, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or a related field and be able to conduct numerical simulations using existing programs or programs that they develop. They must have a strong understanding of hydrodynamics and turbulence (including various turbulence closure models) and the transport of chemicals in open water. They need to have a demonstrated ability to write articles for publication in top journals, possess excellent communication skills to mentor graduate students, and interact with scientists/engineers in other fields, especially those investigating the biochemistry of oil in water.

Interested?

Applicants are urged to submit their application in one pdf file that contains a cover letter, CV, and research statement to boufadel@njit.edu

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The Center for Natural Resources (CNR) at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) invites applications for a postdoc position in the area of modeling water flow in rivers and estuaries as subjected to rain and coastal flooding.

We are seeking distinct technical excellence to bridge the gap between theoretical hydrology and applied engineering solutions for complex urban flood scenarios.

As coastal and pluvial flood risks intensify, the need for precise, reliable, and robust hydraulic and hydrologic simulations is critical. This role focuses on the rigorous application of industry-standard models to generate actionable data for municipal resilience. You will be responsible for the development of operational models that protect critical infrastructure and communities.

Key Responsibilities

Advanced Modeling: execute high-precision H&H simulations for urban flood analysis, focusing on pluvial and fluvial interactions.
Operational Excellence: Develop and run transient condition simulations using HEC-RAS and similar platforms, incorporating design storms and projected rainfall events.
Data Integrity: Process complex spatial-temporal datasets and validate model outputs against historical records to ensure absolute reliability of simulation results.
Mentorship & Dissemination: Mentor graduate students and translate technical findings into high-quality publications for top-tier journals.

Qualifications

Ph.D. in Hydrology, Hydraulics, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
Demonstrated mastery of established H&H models (HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, SWMM).
A "reliability-first" mindset: The ability to produce consistent, defensible model results.
Strong foundation in hydrology hydraulics.

We Offer

A very competitive salary package.
The opportunity to work at a premier R1 research institution located in Newark NJ, just 20 minutes from downtown New York City.
A collaborative environment involving interaction with scientists and engineers across diverse fields.

Interested?

Interested applicants are urged to submit their application in one pdf file that contains a cover letter, CV, and research statement to the Center Director, Distinguished Professor Michel Boufadel, boufadel@gmail.com.

For CNR Research Capabilities, click here

For CNR's Areas of Expertise, click here