The Science and Technology
Center for “Sustainability of semi-Arid Hydrology and Riparian Areas”
(SAHRA) seeks exceptional applicants for several prestigious post-doctoral
appointments. Join a team dedicated to cutting-edge cross-disciplinary research
on hydrology and water resources management. SAHRA’s research initiatives
coordinate and integrate a broad range of disciplines (including the natural
and social sciences) while stressing education and technology transfer.
Located at the University of Arizona’s top-ranked Department of
Hydrology and Water Resources, SAHRA <www.sahra.arizona.edu> emphasizes
the application of innovative research methods to actual stakeholder-driven
problems. A major goal is to develop effective mechanisms for rapidly moving
scientific knowledge into widespread usage by the public and private agencies
responsible for managing our water resources. The thrust areas for
cross-disciplinary research include:
- Spatial and Temporal
Properties of Hydrologic Variables
- Processes Controlling
Water and Chemical Balances in Catchments
- Functioning of Riparian
Systems
- Integrated Modeling of
Catchment-Scale Processes
- Sustainable Water
Resources Management
- Education and Outreach
(K-12 through Univ., Professional and Public)
- Technology Transfer
(Public and Private sectors, International)
SAHRA’s Partner
institutions include:
- New Mexico Tech
- Los Alamos National
Laboratory
- Penn State University
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Columbia University
Biosphere 2
- Agricultural Research
Service
- University of New
Mexico
- Army Corp of Engineers
(CRREL)
- Arizona State
University
- Northern Arizona
University
- University of
California (UCLA, Scripps, and Riverside)
- University of
Nevada-Reno DRI
- International Boundary
and Water Commission
- Instituto Mexicano de
Tecnologia del Agua
- Instituto le Medro
Ambiente y Desanollo Sustenable del Estado de Sonora
- Universidad Autonoma de
Chihuahua
The STC offers a very
competitive salary (depending on experience) and compensation package,
including medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits. Applications should
include a curriculum vita, three professional letters of recommendation, a
succinct summary of previous research and a statement of research interests.
Positions open until filled. Please send applications to Dr. Soroosh
Sorooshian, Director STC, Attn: Fellowship Committee, Department of Hydrology
and Water Resources, The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
85721-0011.
The University of Arizona is
an EEO/AA Employer - M/W/D/V.
