Advance WEB.BM reservoir operations research in person at North Campus, Edmonton, optimizing storage and releases for Alberta irrigation demands. The appointment ends December 31, 2028.

As a Research Associate, you will work with a prominent irrigation district in Alberta on daily reservoir operation optimization. WEB.BM models river diversions, storage, and releases while respecting water licences and WCO/IFN constraints. The project targets downstream water demands throughout the open water season and connects software components with SCADA monitoring.

Key Responsibilities:

- Optimize daily reservoir storage for irrigation requirements
- Optimize reservoir releases across the irrigation district
- Model river diversions using WEB.BM




- Account for water licences and WCO/IFN constraints
- Support SCADA data monitoring system integration

Requirements:

- Ability to work primarily at North Campus, Edmonton
- Research experience in reservoir operations optimization
- Understanding of river basin management models
- Knowledge of downstream water demand planning
- Ability to address storage balancing processes

Develop reservoir optimization research with WEB.BM, irrigation district operations, water constraints, and SCADA monitoring integration.

📌 WEB.BM Reservoir Operations Researcher (Edmonton)
🏢 University of Alberta Careers
📍 Edmonton