Center for Public Partnerships & Research · 1 week ago
Postdoctoral Researcher
Topeka Metropolitan Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$65K/yr - $70K/yrThe Center for Public Partnerships & Research is seeking two postdoctoral researchers in the area of water and wastewater infrastructure risk and resilience at the University of Kansas. The successful candidates will conduct research on risk and resilience assessment, collaborate with a team of scientists and engineers, and contribute to the development of research documentation and proposals.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Perform research for the purpose of enhancing and developing research competencies in the technical areas described above, focusing on water, stormwater, and wastewater infrastructure systems and data analysis related to infrastructure resilience. Participate in planning, designing, and conducting highly technical and complex research projects under the direction of a supervisor. The two post-doctoral researchers are expected to build strong communication skills and establish a collaborative working relationships across the ARISE project
Contribute to the development of research documentation for publication and/or prepare technical reports, journal papers, and/or records
Contribute to the development, preparation, and submission of externally funded proposals related to the research program
Mentor undergraduate and graduate students
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Computer Science, or field related to the research expertise and within less than five years
Established record of research, including publications and presentations, on the topics described in the position overview, as demonstrated by application materials
This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have advanced knowledge, analytical skills and professional competencies necessary to perform the duties of the position
Company
Center for Public Partnerships & Research
At CPPR, we tackle complex issues challenging our communities by building and partnering with many dedicated public agency professionals, non-profit service providers, and family members living and working in communities.
Founded in 2013
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Meghan Cizek
Assistant Director, Center for Public Partnerships and Research
Sara Gardner
Assistant Director, Center for Public Partnerships & Research
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