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The University of Alabama

Postdoctoral Fellow – Hydrodynamics in Hydrology, Hydraulics, and Sediment Transport The University of Alabama in United States

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Geology

Funding

Full funding available

Deadline

Aug 23, 2026

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United States

University

The University of Alabama

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Keywords

Geology
Environmental Science
Geography
Hydrology
Fluid Mechanics
Civil Engineering
Earth Science
Hydraulic Engineering
Sediment Transport
Field Experimentation

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About this position

The Alabama Water Institute (AWI) at The University of Alabama is advertising a Postdoctoral Fellow – Hydrodynamics position in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The role supports collaborative research between the University of Alabama and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), with significant opportunities to work at the USGS Hydrologic Instrumentation Facility (HIF).

The research area is broad and highly applied, spanning hydrodynamics, hydraulics, sediment transport, environmental processes, laboratory and field experimentation, advanced instrumentation, and numerical modeling. The postdoc will have access to specialized facilities such as recirculating flumes, velocity measurement systems, spectroscopic instrumentation, and other hydrologic research tools.

This opportunity is especially relevant for candidates with training in civil engineering, geoscience, geography, environmental science, water resources, hydrology, or hydraulics. The post is intended for applicants who have completed a Ph.D. by the start date. Due to funding requirements, applicants must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident.

The advertised salary range is $53,500–$66,900. The application deadline is August 23, 2026 (UA Job #529157). Interested candidates are encouraged to review the job posting and contact the poster directly for more information about the position and research opportunities.

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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