Job Overview
The International Center for Biosaline Agriculture(ICBA) is an international, non-profit agricultural research center established in 1999 through the visionary leadership of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) Fund, the Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development (AFESD), and the Government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). ICBA is a unique applied agricultural research center in the world that is focused on marginal areas where an estimated 1.7 billion people live. It identifies, tests and introduces resource-efficient, climate-smart crops and technologies that are best suited to different regions affected by salinity, water scarcity and drought. Through its work, ICBA helps to improve food security and livelihoods for some of the poorest rural communities around the world. ICBA is an equal opportunity employer and appoints qualified staff regardless of race, creed, color, age, gender, religion or national origin. We demonstrate our commitment to each member of our team through a competitive benefits package designed to assist our employees to cover their needs and the needs of their immediate family members.
Job Summary
The primary objective of this position is to contribute to the Research for Development (R4D) initiatives focused on hydrological and water modeling. The role aims to explore the complex interactions between water systems, climate change, and land use to enhance water management practices at the basin and sub-basin levels. By developing innovative models, decision support tools, and integrated water management strategies, this role aims to boost agricultural water productivity, strengthen the resilience of ecosystems, and support sustainable livelihoods for farmers.
Job Responsibilities
• Design, execute, and analyze hydrological and water balance models, including forecasting and managing water flows, droughts, floods, and other risks.
• Conduct integrated watershed and river basin management research, developing simulations for hydrological runoffs and stream and groundwater dynamics across basin and sub-basins.
• Develop and refine water allocation and plan models that optimize water distribution to multiple stakeholders, balancing agricultural, industrial, and ecological demand.
• Design and implement seasonal (winter and summer) irrigation management plans that align with crop water requirements, climatic conditions, and resource availability, ensuring sustainable agricultural productivity.
• Contribute and support the development of decision support tools tailored to arid and semi-arid regions.
• Participate in international and regional workshops, conferences, training sessions, and capacity building programs to disseminate research findings, build capacity among scientists and practitioners, and influence policymaking in water management.
• Publish high-impact scientific papers and technical reports in leading journals, contributing to the global body of knowledge in hydrology and water resources management.
Qualifications and Experience
Essential:
• PhD in Hydrology, Water Resource Management, Natural Resources Management, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience in hydrological and water modeling research, with a strong focus on applied research for irrigation and agricultural water management
• Proficiency with advanced hydrological modeling software, including but not limited to SWAT, RIBASIM, LIS, HEC HMS, and other relevant simulation and scenario analysis tools.
• Expertise in artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning techniques, and programming skills in R, Python, or other relevant languages for data analysis and model development.
• Strong ability to independently design, manage, and conduct field research in diverse and challenging settings.
• Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, with a strong publication record in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
Desirable:
• Experience in river basin water management, emphasizing integrated approaches considering hydrology, ecology, and human water use.
• Proficiency in remote sensing and GIS technologies for processing satellite imagery and downscaling data to local scale for practical applications.
• Experience developing decision support systems and tools incorporating AI and data analytics for adaptive water management in water-scarce regions.
• Familiarity with climate change adaptation strategies and water resource management policies.
• Highly analytical, with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to develop innovative solutions to complex water management challenges.
More Information
- How to apply To Apply, follow the link https://www.biosaline.org/vacancies/post-doctoral-fellow-hydrological-modeling
