OPS Temp Visiting Research Scholar - Civil & Environmental Engineering

University of South Florida · Tampa

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Temporary Visiting Research Scholar: Coastal Compound Flood Modeling and Infrastructure Resilience

Department: Civil and Environmental Engineering

Position #220094099

Appointment Details

Position Overview

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of South Florida (USF) invites applications for a temporary Visiting Research Scholar to join the Sustainable Adaptation for Flood and Emergency Resilience (SAFER) initiative. SAFER is an interdisciplinary effort, funded through USF's Interdisciplinary Center Preparation Grant program, to prepare a National Science Foundation Engineering Research Center (ERC) proposal. It brings together faculty from four USF colleges working in coastal engineering, hydrology, transportation, geosciences, supply chain management, manufacturing, and urban design.

The central goal of SAFER is the Coastal Adaptation Platform (CAP). CAP is an AI/ML-enabled, human-in-the-loop decision-support system that links coastal storm surge, urban flooding, transportation disruption, logistics, and community vulnerability. The initial testbed is the Tampa Bay region.

The Visiting Research Scholar will work with Dr. Andres Tejada-Martinez on the coastal and compound flood modeling component of CAP. The scholar will also collaborate with Drs. Mauricio Arias (urban drainage and hydraulics), Yu Zhang (transportation modeling), and Barnali Dixon (geospatial analytics and the Community Resiliency Information System, CRIS).

Working at USF

With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF‘s rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida’s best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state’s 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.

About USF 

The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu.

Compliance and Federal Notices

This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: 

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law.  The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law.  The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.  This job description does not constitute an employment contract.  

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