I am always looking for excellent engineering graduate students with experience in modeling, hydrology, hydrodynamics, water quality, and ecology.

If you are interested in working in my lab please contact me at
alinhoss@auburn.edu.

If you are applying for a specific position that is currently open you can submit an application packet to Anna Linhoss at alinhoss@auburn.edu. The application packet should include 1) a cover letter, 2) CV, 3) academic transcripts, 4) GRE scores, 5) TOEFL or IELTS scores if the candidate’s native language is not English, and 6) three references. Your references will not be contacted until after an interview. Feel free to initiate a conversation with Dr. Linhoss if you have questions and as you prepare your application package.

Postdoctoral Researcher in Coastal Hydrodynamic Modeling

The Department of Biosystems Engineering at Auburn University is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to conduct the modeling component of a project focused on oyster restoration in coastal Alabama. The position is for one year, with the possibility of continuation. The researcher will be supervised by Dr. Anna Linhoss and based at Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama.

The researcher will use an existing three-dimensional hydrodynamic model of Mobile Bay and the Mississippi Sound to simulate oyster larval transport. The work will identify transport pathways, retention zones, larval source areas, and restoration locations that may support oyster recruitment and long-term persistence.

Responsibilities include:

• Preparing and refining the hydrodynamic model.
• Developing and running Lagrangian particle-tracking simulations.
• Evaluating the effects of spawning location and timing, tides, river discharge, and wind on larval transport.
• Preparing manuscripts, reports, presentations, and project deliverables.
• Working with faculty, field researchers, aquaculture specialists, and resource managers.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. completed by the start date in engineering, hydrology, oceanography, environmental science, or a related field. Applicants should have experience with numerical modeling and programming in Python or a similar language.

Experience with hydrodynamic modeling, Lagrangian particle tracking, model calibration and validation, GIS, or coastal and estuarine systems is preferred. Experience with EFDC, Delft3D, FVCOM, ROMS, SCHISM, or a similar model is also preferred.

Applications should include:

• Statement of research experience and interest in the position.
• Curriculum vitae.
• List of three references.
• Transcript from the Ph.D. program.
• IELTS or TOEFL scores for applicants who are not native English speakers.

Questions may be directed to Dr. Anna Linhoss at alinhoss@auburn.edu.