Jobs:Job-01844

Specialist in Cooperative Extension (Professor of Cooperative Extension)-Groundwater Quantity and Quality

University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR), California, United States
Apply before: 10 August 2025

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Position:

Professor of Cooperative Extension - Groundwater Quantity and Quality at the Assistant Rank

Apply before:

10 August 2025

I'm writing to share an exciting opportunity at the University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) in collaboration with UC Merced. We are currently seeking applications for a Professor of Cooperative Extension - Groundwater Quantity and Quality at the Assistant Rank. This position, formally titled Specialist in Cooperative Extension, will be based at the UC West Side Research and Extension Center (WSREC) in Five Points, CA, with a secondary academic appointment in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at UC Merced.

This critical role will focus on addressing challenges related to drought, climate change, and groundwater overdraft in California's Central Valley, particularly in the San Joaquin Valley, a national leader in agricultural production that relies heavily on groundwater. You will develop and lead an innovative applied research and extension program to build capacity for sustainable groundwater management across the state.

Key responsibilities include:

Conducting applied research on topics such as subsurface hydrology, groundwater quality modeling, conjunctive use scenarios, and the impacts of climate change and contaminants on groundwater.
Disseminating science-based knowledge to diverse clientele groups through various extension methods, including publications, workshops, and on-site visits.
Collaborating with UC ANR academics, UC Merced faculty, and external agencies like the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) and Groundwater Sustainability Agencies (GSAs).

We are looking for candidates with a Ph.D. in Hydrogeology, Hydrogeochemistry, Water Resources, or a closely related field, with strong experience in groundwater research and extension, excellent communication skills, and a robust publication record.

The salary for this position ranges from $87,700 to $114,800 annually, depending on experience and qualifications, and includes comprehensive UC benefits.

To ensure full consideration, please submit your application, including a CV, cover letter, statement of research and extension interests, and three references, by August 10, 2025.

You can learn more and apply here: https://recruit.ucanr.edu/ (refer to position #25-31).

If you have any questions, please contact Tatiana Avoce at tavoce@ucanr.edu.

Sincerely,

Safeeq Khan, PhD
Associate Professor of Hydrology
Civil & Environmental Engineering, University of California, Merced
Associate Editor, Hydrological Processes
Website: http://ecohydrology.ucmerced.edu/

Email: msafeeq@ucmerced.edu

Of interest for:

Terrestrial Working Group

Hydrology Focus Research Group