Postdoctoral Fellow II
 Utah State University | |
Salary is commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits
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 United States, Utah, Logan | |
 Jan 07, 2025 | |
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Postdoctoral Fellow II Requisition ID: 2024-8262 # of Openings: 1 Location: US-UT-Logan Category: Research (non-Faculty) Position Type: Benefited Full-Time Job Classification: Exempt College: College of Engineering Department: Utah Water Research Laboratory Advertised Salary: Salary is commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits Overview The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Utah State University (USU) is seeking a post-doctoral scholar II to work on a new project funded by the Cooperative Institute for Research to Operations in Hydrology (CIROH). This position is funded for 20 months with the possibility of extension based on satisfactory performance. The preferred start date is September 2024, but the positions will remain open until filled. This position is telework eligible within the state of Utah. Telework outside of the state of Utah is subject to review and approval by the University prior to a job offer being extended. Responsibilities Groundwater's contribution to streams in the form of low flows is critical to sustaining streamflow during prolonged dry periods. The primary objective of the project is to improve the low flow predictions in the NextGen Water Resources Modeling Framework through improved subsurface conceptualization and parameterization. The post-doctoral scholar will work independently and collaboratively on the following topic: Develop a CONUS scale dataset of effective hydraulic properties (e.g., hydraulic conductivity) of the subsurface using Machine Learning approaches. Contact: Dr. Pin Shuai (pin.shuai@usu.edu), Utah State University, Logan, UT. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: PhD degree in Earth Science (such as hydrology, hydrogeology, geoscience, and environmental science) or other related engineering field (e.g., Civil and Environmental Engineering) at the time the program begins. Knowledge of fundamental hydrological processes in the subsurface. Expertise in Big Data, machine learning, and/or hydrologic modeling. Strong programming skills (e.g., Python and R). Strong written and verbal communication skills. U.S. work eligibility is required; non-U.S. scholars must have or be able to obtain a visa. Required Documents Along with the online application, please attach: 1. Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV". 2. Cover Letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application. **Document size may not exceed 10 MB.** Advertised Salary Salary is commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits ADA Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions. University Highlights For more than 50 years, the Utah Water Research Laboratory (UWRL) has conducted practical research in the State of Utah, the nation, and the world directed at solving water-related challenges, informing water policy and management, and training the next generation of water experts. As the oldest and one of the largest university-based water research facilities in the United States, we strive to generate the knowledge needed to solve pressing water problems now and in the future. Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah's premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research and scholarly activities, providing a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price. USU enrolls 28,900 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. 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