Postdoctoral Researcher – Soil and Water Resources

Postdoctoral Researcher – Soil and Water Resources

The Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering at Iowa State University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position. The successful candidate will work on a USDA-funded research project evaluating the impacts of land management practices, conservation strategies, and crop improvements on soil and water resources.

The ideal candidate will possess strong verbal and written communication skills and be able to effectively engage with a wide range of stakeholders and audiences. The position is a one-year appointment, with the possibility of extension contingent upon satisfactory performance and continued funding availability.

Required Minimum:
PhD degree in Civil Engineering

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated expertise in water resources and ecohydrological modeling.
• Demonstrated research experience in agronomy or related agricultural sciences.
• Strong record of scholarly achievement, including publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
• Demonstrated ability to present research findings to scientific and professional audiences.
• Experience or interest in communicating scientific results to stakeholders and the general public.

Department/Program & College

Description:

The Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, with programs ranked nationally by U.S. News and World Report, has a proud heritage dating back to the founding of Iowa State Agricultural College (later Iowa State University) as a land grant institution in 1869. We've seen extraordinary advancement in research and teaching methods since then. Still, we keep a dedication to excellence that has carried from past to present.

Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, please click on "Apply" and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Letter of Application/Cover Letter

Why Choose Iowa State University? Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental, as well as:

• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program
• Iowa State offers Work Flex options for some positions. Work Flex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager.

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Proposed

Start Date:

July 20, 2026

Time Type:
Full time

Pay Grade:
Post Docs

Original Posting Date:
July 8, 2026

Posting Close Date:
July 15, 2026

Job Requisition Number: R19585

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