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Hydrologist Position with the USGS in Columbia, MO
US Geological Survey, Columbia Environmental Research Center (CERC), Missouri, United States
Apply before: 18 January 2024


The USGS in Columbia MO is hiring a hydrologist for a position in an interdisciplinary research group. The position would be a good fit for a recent MS grad. Please forward to anyone you think might be interested.


Thank you,
Carrie Elliott


A great opportunity in interdisciplinary river research

The US Geological Survey, Columbia Environmental Research Center (CERC), is recruiting a term, GS7, GS-9 hydrologist to work with an interdisciplinary team of researchers on biophysical interactions in rivers. The position is in the River Studies Branch (https://www.usgs.gov/centers/columbia-environmental-research-center/science/river-studies), an interdisciplinary team engaged in research to inform river management and restoration decisions. CERC is in Columbia, MO, a vibrant city of about 120,000 residents. Columbia is home to the University of Missouri and has a vibrant local arts scene and opportunities for outdoor recreation.

This position will emphasize field- and laboratory-based studies studies evaluating habitat requirements of native mussels, biomechanics of larval fish transport, and environmental eDNA transport in rivers. Field areas include streams of the Ozark Plateaus and large rivers of the Midwest (Missouri, Mississippi, Platte, Yellowstone). Laboratory-based studies will take place in a new racetrack style flume designed to provide quantifiable hydraulic conditions in a lotic environment (https://www.usgs.gov/centers/columbia-environmental-research-center/science/cerc-eco-flume). Flume experiments will focus on transport phenomena in rivers and biophysical interactions between organisms (mussels, fish) and their hydraulic habitat. Individuals with skills in computational modeling, python, GIS, hydroacoustics, and applied aquatic ecology are encouraged to apply.

The job application window will be open January 3 through January 18 and is available here:

USAJOBS - Job Announcement (https://www.usajobs.gov/job/768530800)

Applicants are highly encouraged to use USAJOBS Resume Builder to ensure all required information is included in your Resume. Application questions should be directed to USAJOBS. Position questions can be directed to Carrie Elliott (celliott@usgs.gov) or Brandon Sansom (bsansom@usgs.gov).



-- Carrie Elliott (she/her)
Geologist
United States Geological Survey CERC
4200 New Haven Rd
Columbia, MO 65201

email: celliott@usgs.gov

Of interest for:
  • Marine Working Group
  • Hydrology Focus Research Group