Jobs:Job-00563
Apply before: 14 December 2021
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Posting:
Position: PostDoc position
Apply before: 14 December 2021
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Position Summary:
The USDA-ARS Delta water Management and the College of Agriculture at Arkansas State University have an open position for a postdoctoral Fellow. The selected candidate will assist with developing and managing an applied research project focused on agroecosystems modeling in the Lower Mississippi River Basin, in an effort to sustain groundwater resources in the Mississippi River Alluvial Aquifer. The position is supported by funds from the USDA-ARS and Arkansas State University and requires close collaboration and coordination with project funding partners. Salary and benefits are highly competitive.
The start date could be early as January 10, 2022. This position is a 12 months appointment with possible renewal based on the candidate's performance and funding availability.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Supervise graduate and undergraduate students
- Travel to research sites regularly and perform fieldwork
- Involve in field data collection
- Model calibration and configuration
- Model implementation and uncertainty quantification
- Expected to be active in developing and submitting peer-reviewed manuscripts and grant proposals, present outcomes of the project at scientific conferences and meetings, as well as write reports
- Other duties as assigned
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Required strong experience and knowledge in hydrologic modeling, including SWAT, MODFLOW, and/or other hydrologic models for groundwater modeling
Experience and knowledge in managing and conducting fieldwork, proven record of peer-reviewed journal publications, and ability to coordinate a large project with researchers, producers, collaborators from various industrial, state, and federal agencies
The selected individual will implement and improve modeling strategies on the Mississippi River Alluvial Vally Aquifer to sustain the groundwater resources for future generations
Excellent oral and written communication skills and a valid driver’s license are required
General Days/Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Additional hours as requested and/or needed
Regular and reliable attendance
Other:
Please note: all position postings close at 12:00 A.M. CST on the position closing date
Minimum Qualifications:
Applicant should have an earned Ph.D. in Biological and agricultural engineering, Biosystems engineering, Hydrology, Environmental engineering, Civil engineering, Plant and soil science, or a closely related field
Interested applicants should attach a cover letter and a curriculum vita with their application
Benjamin R. K. Runkle, P.E.
Associate Professor, Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering
The University of Arkansas, Fayetteville AR 72701
ENGR 231
brrunkle@uark.edu
https://runkle.uark.edu/
http://scholar.google.com/citations?user=SeZEXyoAAAAJ&hl=en
https://twitter.com/DrBenRunkle
