Jobs:Job-01650

From CSDMS
Fluvial geomorphologist through the USGS Mendenhall Research Fellowship program
USGS - Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center, Wisconsin, United States
Apply before: 19 November 2024


We are seeking a fluvial geomorphologist through the USGS Mendenhall Research Fellowship program to improve our understanding of how and where the geomorphology of the Upper Mississippi and Illinois rivers are changing; and to evaluate the implications of these changes for ongoing habitat restoration. We anticipate that work will incorporate existing data and previous research; strategically collect and analyze additional data; and/or apply appropriate modelling approaches to address these questions.

Attached pdf provides additional information and the full description of the Research Opportunity and application instructions can be found here:

S70. Understanding geomorphic processes of the Upper Mississippi and Illinois rivers to support natural resource decision-making - U.S. Geological Survey (usgs.gov)

Mentorship Team Jeff Houser, USGS: jhouser@usgs.gov Andy Wickert, University of Minnesota: awickert@umn.edu Colin Belby, University of Wisconsin – La Crosse: cbelby@uwlax.edu

Location La Crosse, WI

Important Dates Deadline for applications is November 19, 2024.

Please contact all three of us with any questions; this will help keep information congruent. We look forward to your applications!

Of interest for:
  • Terrestrial Working Group
  • Hydrology Focus Research Group
  • Chesapeake Focus Research Group
  • Critical Zone Focus Research Group
  • Human Dimensions Focus Research Group
  • Ecosystem Dynamics Focus Research Group
  • River Network Modeling Initiative