• Postdoctoral Associate

    University of Colorado (Boulder, CO)


    Postdoctoral Associate

    **Requisition Number:** 67337

    **Location:** Boulder Colorado

    **Employment Type:** Research Faculty

    **Schedule:** Full Time

    **Posting Close Date:** 12-Oct-2025

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    Job Summary

    The Department of Civil, Environmental & Architectural Engineering, in partnership with the Center for Advanced Decision Support for Water and Environmental Systems at the University of Colorado Boulder, is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate to work on a project funded by USBR and NOAA. The goal of the project is to enhance reservoir operations at interannual time scales (0 ~ 24 months) on the Colorado River Basin using improved flow forecasts. The researcher will work with water resources decision support system on the River Basin in assessing and translating the skills in the streamflow forecast to water resources decisions at interannual time scales. In this effort the researcher will work closely with flow forecasters including The Colorado Basin River Forecast Center (CBRFC) and their Ensemble Streamflow Prediction (ESP) and, stakeholders in the basin.

     

    CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

     

    Who We Are

     

    The Center for Advanced Decision Support for Water and Environmental Systems (CADSWES) conducts research and development centered on river, reservoir and hydropower planning and operational decision-making, decision-making under deep uncertainty, and resilient and sustainable management of water resources in a changing climate.

     

    The Department of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering fosters an environment of inclusivity and celebrates the increasing diversity of our student body. We are committed to fostering inclusive excellence and have adopted priorities to guide our values and practices.

    What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

    + Modeling the Colorado River Basin using Reclamation's mid-term operations model.

    + Working with forecasters and research team, test skill of experimental forecasts at various lead times.

    + Working with stakeholders to understand their needs for forecast skill in operational decision making.

    + Exploring decision options and analyze performance with flow variability.

    + Collaborating on writing reports and peer reviewed journal articles.

    + Interacting with faculty, graduate students, external partners and participate in project meetings.

    + Engage in peer reviewed journal publications, interact with faculty, graduate students and external partners, and participate in project meetings.

     

    What You Should Know

     

    The start date will be as soon as possible. The position is for approximately 1.5 - 3 years, upon satisfactory performance.

     

    What We Can Offer

     

    The annual salary range associated with the position is $45,000.00 - $75,000.00.

     

    Benefits

     

    The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits (https://www.colorado.edu/jobs/benefits) , including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder (https://www.colorado.edu/about) .

     

    Be Statements

     

    Be challenged. Be game-changing. Be Boulder.

     

    What We Require

     

    Ph.D in Civil or Environmental Engineering with specialization in Hydrology and Water Resources or a related field.

     

    What You Will Need

     

    The position requires expertise in water resources systems modeling and exposure to hydrologic forecast and stakeholder participation.

     

    Special Instructions

    To apply, please submit the following as individual files:

    1. Resume/CV

    2. Cover Letter

    3. PDF Sample of Work

    4. _(Optional)_ **Transcripts/Proof of PhD** : If you are selected as the finalist, your degree will be verified by the CU Boulder Campus Human Resources department using an approved online vendor. If your degree was obtained outside of the United States, please submit an English-translated version (if applicable) as an Optional attachment.

     

    During the application process, you will be asked to provide the contact information for one professional reference, from whom we will request a letter of recommendation immediately following the submission of your completed application.

     

    For full consideration, please apply by **October 12, 2025** .

     

    _Note:_ Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs (https://www.colorado.edu/jobs/) .

     

    In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

     

    To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Postdoctoral-Associate/67337 (https://apptrkr.com/6577865)

     

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    The University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, political affiliation, or political philosophy. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.