Requisition Number: F_260058

Department: School of Natural Resources-0844

Description of Work:

• Build and maintain a successful applied research program with innovative and complimentary water related focus (https://snr.unl.edu/csd/).
• Plan and conduct basic and applied research on hydrogeology and geology.
• Generate external research grants.
• Collaborate with governmental agencies, municipalities, industry, and educational institutions.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with stakeholders to address water-related research and issues.
• Respond to inquiries by evaluating and interpreting data and applying current research understandings.
• Present findings at various venues including seminars, workshops, guest lectures, and national scientific meetings.

• Publish manuscripts and present on groundwater issues in Nebraska to the appropriate audiences.
• Educate the public and stakeholders on groundwater issues.
• Support the CSD team's survey efforts and mission with expert interactions and reporting (Annual Groundwater levels report).
• Work in conjunction with SNR Geology, Soil, and Water Survey faculty to provide services to clientele.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• M.S in geology, hydrology, environmental sciences, or a closely related field at the time of appointment.
• A valid United States driver's license at the time of appointment.
• Demonstrated potential to produce scientific work, including peer-reviewed manuscripts with expertise in water quality, water quantity, or modeling commensurate with career level.
• Demonstratable analytical and quantitative skills applicable to understanding groundwater issues relevant to Nebraska and the region.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills applicable to communication with a variety of stakeholders.
• Ability to engage in scientific teamwork in order to address major issues.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in geology, hydrology, environmental sciences, or a closely related field at the time of appointment.
• Understanding of water issues such as aquifer characterization, groundwater-surface water interactions, groundwater quality and quantity in agriculture landscapes, impacts of a changing climate on groundwater systems, vadose zone processes, or emerging methods or techniques in groundwater science.
• Demonstrated experience in computational techniques, cyberinfrastructure, field methods, hydrogeophysics, or hydrogeologic mapping.
• Record of success in external funding.

Job Type: 12 Month (Faculty Only)

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