Water quality modelling/algal bloom and eutrophication forecast/hydrodynamic simulation:  Development of a water quality modelling system for early warning of eutrophication and algal blooms 

Job Type: Post-doctoral Fellow Job Institution: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology 

Job Description: A postdoctoral researcher position in Water Quality Modelling with special focus on nutrients (N, P) loading, chlorophyll, and blue-green algae for eutrophication assessment is available in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the Hong Kong University of Science and  Technology. 

The prospective researcher will be co-supervised by Prof. Irene M. C. Lo and Prof. Jiachuan Yang. The candidate should have demonstrated strong research background in (1) water quality modelling for surface water, e.g. river, reservoir, lake, (2) statistical analysis skills using  Matlab/Python/R, and (3) field work experience related to water quality sampling. Experience with various computational and simulation models,  such as Water Analysis Simulation Program (WASP), Environmental Fluid Dynamics Code (EFDC), is highly preferred. The ideal candidate is also  expected to have proficient communication skills in both written and spoken English.  

Appointment will be made initially on a contract with 12 months, renewable subject to mutual agreement. Salary is 24,000 HKD/month or higher which will be commensurate with qualifications and experiences. 

Fringe benefits including annual leave and medical benefits will be provided  where applicable. Interested candidates should apply by submitting (1) curriculum vitae, (2) UG & PG transcripts, and (3) most representative  publications to Prof. Jiachuan Yang (cejcyang@ust.hk). 

香港科技大学（The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology），简称港科大（HKUST），为环太平洋大学联盟、东亚研究型大学协会、亚洲大学联盟、中国大学校长联谊会、京港大学联盟、粤港澳高校联盟重要成员，并获AACSB和EQUIS双重认证，是一所亚洲顶尖、国际知名的研究型大学。该校以科技和商业管理为主、人文及社会科学并重，尤以商科和工科见长。

香港科技大学是香港政府为配合1980年代经济结构转型需要而创办的香港第三所大学。1986年9月，香港科技大学筹备委员会成立。1991年10月，科大举行开幕典礼。2007年1月，香港科技大学霍英东研究院成立。2018年12月，筹建香港科技大学（广州）。

建校二十多年来，港科大创造了全球最细单壁纳米碳管、全球最高像素的照片、全球首创的智能杀菌涂层、全球排名第一的EMBA课程等国际领先的教研成果，培养了大疆创新创始人汪滔、民建联主席李慧琼、腾讯集团首席财务官罗硕瀚等各领域杰出人才。

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