| Posting Number | req16419 |
| Department | Environmental Science-Res |
| Department Website Link | https://environmentalscience.cals.arizona.edu/ |
| Location | Main Campus |
| Address | Tucson, AZ USA |
| Position Highlights | This position will be involved in the design and implementation of various laboratory and field related research in the area of vadose zone hydrology and soil physics. The position will implement various methods to measure and monitor soil moisture, matric potentials, and water and solute flux in soils and the vadose zone. The position will operate instrumentation to measure Ksat, soil water characteristics, and other soil properties. The position will conduct miscible-displacement transport experiments.Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here. |
| Duties & Responsibilities | Carry out hypothesis-driven research.Follow good laboratory practices.Record and keep experimental details and data in an organized manner.Work in a semi-independent manner, showing initiative and creativity to solve problems related and in agreement with a position of Postdoc in a research lab.Share supervisory responsibilities for the research technical staff, graduate, and undergraduate students.Work collaboratively with other members of collaborative laboratories.Write manuscripts for publications and contribute to grant writing.Present talks, posters, and research findings at laboratory meetings and national conferences.Attend regular group meetings, manage, maintain, and order laboratory equipment and supplies, and respond to administrative request and procedures.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIESKnowledge of laboratory methods for measuring Ksat and soil-water characteristics.Knowledge of field methods for measuring soil moisture, matric potential, and water/solute flux.Knowledge of laboratory methods for conducting miscible-displacement transport experiments.Knowledge of soil characterization methods. |
| Minimum Qualifications | PhD in soil physics, vadose zone hydrology, or closely related field granted in the past 60 months. |
| Preferred Qualifications | Experience in conducting measurements of soil moisture, matric potentials, and water and solute flux in soils and the vadose zone.Experience in measuring Ksat, soil water characteristics, and other soil properties.Experience in conducting miscible-displacement transport experiments. |
| FLSA | Exempt |
| Full Time/Part Time | Full Time |
| Number of Hours Worked per Week | 40 |
| Job FTE | 1.0 |
| Work Calendar | Fiscal |
| Job Category | Research |
| Benefits Eligible | Yes – Full Benefits |
| Rate of Pay | $56,484 – DOE |
| Compensation Type | salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE) |
| Type of criminal background check required: | Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive) |
| Number of Vacancies | 1 |
| Target Hire Date | 7/31/2023 |
| Expected End Date | |
| Contact Information for Candidates | Mark Brusseau brusseau@arizona.edu |
| Open Date | 6/7/2023 |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Documents Needed to Apply | Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter |
| Special Instructions to Applicant | Review of applications will start July 1, 2023. References will be required later in the recruiting process. |
| Diversity Statement | At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness. |
Postdoctoral Research Associate I (Vadose Zone Hydrology and Soil Physics)
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ, USA 🇺🇸
