Job Summary:

This Postdoctoral Scholar position will participate in active research projects led by Primary Investigators in the WATER Institute and contribute to the development and submission of manuscripts from this work.  They will research potential grant proposal opportunities relevant to WATER Institute research priorities and collaborate with WATER Institute Primary Investigators and leadership team to build interdisciplinary teams for research projects and proposal development. The Postdoctoral Scholar will collaborate with faculty on developing proposals within any of the following potential thematic areas:  nature-based water-related infrastructure and solutions, water quality and contaminants, urban watershed modelling and management, water equity within the United States, hydroinformatics and complex adaptive systems, agriculture and water, aquatic ecosystems, and related areas of regional water priorities. Proposal development is a significant component of the position and is expected to enhance the career trajectory of the Postdoctoral Scholar and support long-term collaborations with the WATER Institute.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Engineering, Geosciences, Environmental Science, Biology, Public Health, or a related field.
• Demonstrated interest and technical expertise in a water-related field with expertise in remote sensing as well as strong analytical and writing skills.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Record of scholarly research and publications.
• Experience with development and submission of research proposals.
• Experience working with interdisciplinary teams and demonstrated collaborative activities.

This position is being funded by an internal grant, therefore continuation in this position is contingent upon funding availability and anticipated to end on 12/31/2025.

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Saint Louis University(SLU) is a private, co-educational Jesuit university located in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. Founded in 1818 by the Most Reverend Louis Guillaume Valentin Dubourg SLU is the oldest university west of the Mississippi River. The University has campuses in St. Louis, Mo. and Madrid, Spain. SLU values academic excellence, life-changing research, compassionate health care, and a strong commitment to faith and service. For nearly 200 years, the University has gone beyond teaching facts and figures, encouraging students to form ideas and identities. Today, SLU students are nearly 14,000 strong. The University has invested vast resources to advance academic programs and enhance the student experience. SLU also is a major research institution where premier researchers tackle local and global challenges. And the University's commitment to community service has earned it national acclaim and bolstered its status as a character-building college.

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