Research Scientist , Hydrogeology

We invite applications from collaborative and innovative researchers committed to interdisciplinary approaches in water science and management. We are seeking a Research Scientist with expertise in hydrogeology and numerical groundwater flow modeling (including Modflow) with interests in co-production of research with a wide range of stakeholders and partners. This position is housed in IWRRI and is a non‑tenure track research appointment with no formal teaching responsibilities.

Serves as an independent researcher, or a collaborator on a multi‑scholar research initiative. May have lead responsibility for discrete components of a larger project under the general direction of a senior or principal researcher.

• Perform complex scientific analyses.
• Adjust experimental designs as necessary based on experimental data analysis.
• Direct the development of recommendations for project solutions.
• Perform peer review of scientific projects, studies, or applications and make recommendations.
• Prepare peer reviewed publications or presentations.
• Resolve complex project specific technical and regulatory issues.
• Establish work priorities and performance standards, hiring, training, evaluating staff, assigning, and reviewing work.
• May be responsible for technical project management to include developing the scope of work, budgeting, scheduling, reporting, implementing field projects, and approving scientific documents.
• Three years of research experience related to the domain of this position.

• Doctoral Degree in Hydrogeology, Hydrology, Engineering, Environmental Science or other related discipline;
  Master’s Degree plus an additional two years of research experience (5 years total) may be substituted for a Ph.D.

• None

• Demonstrated expertise in hydrogeology, numerical groundwater flow modeling and experience developing MODFLOW models for groundwater systems.
• Two years of experience beyond PhD, or MS with 4 years’ experience.
• Technical proficiency with quantitative data analytics and workflows (e.g., R, Python, GIS, Modflow, Git Hub).
• Experience with experimental design and complex data analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Experience conducting research across multiple disciplines and a record of success working effectively in collaborative, cross‑disciplinary teams.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including peer‑reviewed journals and experience communicating with non‑academic audiences.
• Record of two or more lead‑author publications in peer‑reviewed journals.

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• Optional Documents (if desired).

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Other Document 1

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Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.