Postdoctoral Fellow – MissDelta Consortium Position Available In Orleans, Louisiana

Postdoctoral Fellow – MissDelta Consortium
Tulane University
in New Orleans, LA

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Full-Time

Salary:

salary is $65,000

Posted:

06/18/2025

Category:

Geology, Earth Sciences, and Oceanography; +1

Civil and Environmental Engineering Tulane University:

Humanities & Sciences:

School of Science and Engineering:

River-Coastal Science and Engineering Location:

New Orleans, Louisiana Description:

A post-doctoral scholar position is available immediately in the Lab group of Professor Mead Allison to work on a project (MissDelta Consortium) funded by the National Academies Gulf Research Program related to the assessing the future of the Mississippi River birdsfoot delta. This position is located in the Department of River-Coastal Science and Engineering at Tulane University, values diversity in all forms and is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and welcoming work environment. Applications from candidates passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion with overlapping scientific interests are encouraged to apply. Possible projects involve measurements of water and sediment dynamics in the birdsfoot (lowermost) Mississippi River Delta pursuant to the objectives of the MissDelta Consortium. These might include (1) sediment dynamics in the main stem of the Mississippi River in this reach and in primary and secondary exits, (2) overbank water and sediment dynamics as it flows onto the marsh platform and how this is controlled by vegetation characteristics, (3) a sediment budget of the birdsfoot channels-platforms-Gulf system, and/or (4) salt wedge dynamics in the river and how it controls particle size and settling characteristics. Applicants with a background in quantitative sediment dynamics in riverine, deltaic, or coastal settings are especially encouraged to apply The earliest start date is August 1st, 2025, but this is flexible dependent on the successful candidate’s timing a relocation to New Orleans The position would be for one year (contingent upon annual review at year 1) with the possibility of further extension. The starting salary is $65,000 + full benefits. The Department of River-Coastal Science and Engineering at Tulane is a diverse and welcoming community of scientists with excellent scholarship across a wide range of ecological and evolutionary topics. Tulane is a private, research one university and a member of the 63 prestigious Association of American Universities. Tulane is a collegial, collaborative, and stimulating environment for learning and research and is ranked among the top 40 universities by US News Report. New Orleans is a beautiful, vibrant, multicultural, and truly unique city in which to work and live.

Qualifications:

Required:

PhD in one of these fields:

Geology, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, Oceanography Preferred:

Experience working on sediment dynamics in riverine, deltaic or coastal settings.

Application Instructions:

To Apply Submit:

One page Cover Letter
C.V.
A relevant publication or manuscript in preparation
Contact information for 2 References Applications will be considered until the position is filled. Informal inquiries about the position are encouraged: Apply Now