Research Scientist I
Bywater Institute – AAU
Location: New Orleans, LA
Summary
The Bywater Institute’s mission is to advance applied, interdisciplinary research and community engagement initiatives around coastal resilience and the urban environment. The Research Scientist I position will support the research of the Director of the Tulane Bywater Institute in the fields of hydrology, hydrogeology, water quality, water resources engineering, and/or socio-hydrology. The incumbent will work in a multidisciplinary environment supporting research staff, faculty, and the director.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Experience modeling and studying water resources
• Excellent time management, interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to write peer reviewed publications and present at public meetings
• Ability to travel nationally and internationally up to 2 weeks per year
Required Education and/or Experience
• Terminal Degree (Ph.D.) in geosciences or water related civil engineering.
Preferred Qualifications
• Three or more years of professional post-graduate experience in geosciences or water related civil engineering
• Experience writing grant proposals
• Ability to collaborate with nontraditional stakeholders and science end users
• Breadth in computer programming skills
Compensation Information
This position is classified as “exempt, salaried” and is assigned to pay grade null. Tulane offers a variety of options to enhance your health and well-being so that you may enjoy more out of life now and in the future. Learn more about Life at Tulane as well as our Benefits and Pay. See our Candidate Resources to learn more about our hiring process and what to expect.
How to Apply
This position will close on the date it is filled
Please Note: Depending on your role and the department in which you work, you may be expected to adhere to COVID-19 requirements, such as vaccinations and booster shots.
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