Jobs:Job-01751

Hydrology Scientist, Staff, and Intern positions at Kansas Geological Survey!

Kansas Geological Survey, Kansas, United States
Apply before: 16 December 2024

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Hydrology Scientist, Staff, and Intern positions

Apply before:

16 December 2024

The Kansas Geological Survey (KGS) at the University of Kansas (KU) currently has several positions available for water-related researchers, staff, and students. Regardless of your career stage, if you are a water researcher, we have something for you!

Physical Hydrogeologist (Faculty-Equivalent Scientist):
https://employment.ku.edu/jobs/faculty/physical-hydrogeologist-geohydrology-program/28835br

We are seeking a physical hydrogeologist to develop and lead a research program of international stature using both traditional and cutting-edge aquifer characterization and assessment techniques to investigate groundwater resource questions of relevance to Kansas. Scientists at the KGS are state-funded, faculty-equivalent academic staff with sabbatical eligibility and can serve as advisors of graduate research. We anticipate hiring at the Assistant or Associate Scientist level. Apply by December 16.

Hydrologic Decision Support Researcher (Staff):
https://employment.ku.edu/staff/29258br

The KGS is looking for an experienced researcher to take a leadership role on hydrologic decision support projects related to agricultural water use practices in irrigated landscapes. Ultimately, this position is expected to work closely with stakeholders and decision-makers to identify decision support needs, conduct applied research to help identify data products and models that can help improve their decision-making processes, and identify and develop funding proposals to support the development and maintenance of these decision-support practices. Apply by December 16.

Geohydrology Internship Program (Summer 2025):
http://www.employment.ku.edu/staff/29424BR

The KGS Geohydrology Internship Program will have multiple paid research internships available for summer 2025. Interns will participate in ongoing water-related research projects, working with KGS scientists, staff, and students on topics such as characterization and analysis of groundwater and surface water resources, investigating interactions between water resources and society, and assessing changes in water quantity and quality. Depending on the project, there can be a range of data science, modeling, field, and lab work. The positions are available for upper-level undergraduates, recent graduates, or graduate students with an interest in interdisciplinary water science. The anticipated internship period is 12 weeks of full-time work with a flexible start date in May/June. Apply by January 21.

Of interest for:

Terrestrial Working Group

Hydrology Focus Research Group