| POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE I | |
|---|---|
| Posting Number | req16509 |
| Department | Hydrology & Atmospheric Sci |
| Department Website Link | https://has.arizona.edu/ |
| Location | Main Campus |
| Address | Tucson, AZ USA |
| Position Highlights | We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral research associate I with a background in hydrology to join a team of hydrologists, geochemists, and ecologists on our two closely related funded National Science Foundation Projects titled “Collaborative Research: GCR: Growing a new science of landscape terraformation: The convergence of rock, fluids, and life to form complex ecosystems across scales” and “Collaborative Research: Concentration – Ratio – Discharge (C-R-Q) Relationships of Transient Water-Age Distributions”. The research is conducted using the unique Landscape Evolution Observatory (LEO) facility, which is a replicated set of three highly instrumented convergent, basaltic hillslopes constructed within the University of Arizona’s Biosphere 2. The research team will use measurements of isotopic tracers of hydrogen and oxygen to estimate water transit time distributions to develop a reactive transport model of basalt weathering reactions at the hillslope scale as well as to observe changes in the transit time distributions due to increasing biological complexity, from microbial communities (including microbial crusts) to non-vascular and vascular plants. At the University of Arizona, the postdoc will join the research group of Prof. Peter Troch who leads hydrologic studies at LEO and works closely with Prof. Scott Saleska (University of Arizona), the LEO Research Director. The postdoc will also work closely with Prof. Jon Chorover (University of Arizona), Jennifer Druhan (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign) and Louis Derry (Cornell University). Landscape Evolution Observatory (LEO): https://biosphere2.org/research/research-initiatives/landscape-evolution-observatory-leo 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 | DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The postdoctoral research associate I will be responsible to develop innovative methods to estimate variable transit time distributions of water using recently collected data from controlled experiments as well as to design new experiments to observe changes in transit time distributions due to increasing biological complexity at LEO. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Ability to work well in an interdisciplinary team context.Knowledge of hydrologic analyses and modeling approaches particularly in water transit time distribution modeling using the StorAge Selection function (SAS).Strong communication skills.Skills with programming such as Python, MATLAB, or other programming languages.Skills in innovative research.Ability to write peer-reviewed publications. |
| Minimum Qualifications | Ph.D. in hydrology or related field. The selected candidate must have a conferred Ph.D. upon hire. |
| Preferred Qualifications | Experience with vadose zone and groundwater hydrology.Experience with process-based subsurface hydrologic modeling.Team management experience. |
| 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 | 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 | 9/4/2023 |
| Expected End Date | |
| Contact Information for Candidates | For additional information please contact Dr. Peter Troch at patroch@arizona.edu. |
| Open Date | 6/13/2023 |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Documents Needed to Apply | Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and One Additional Document |
| Special Instructions to Applicant | Candidates should attach a (1) cover letter describing interests and background, (2) up-to-date curriculum vitae, and (3) the names and contact information for at least three professional references. The contract for this position will be one year with a possibility for renewal based on funding availability and the candidate’s performance. The position has a competitive salary with UA standard benefits for postdoc scholars. |
| 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 in Hydrologic Studies
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ, USA 🇺🇸
