POSTODOCTRAL POSITION IN WATERSHED AND WATER QUALITY MODELING

Screen reader users may encounter difficulty with this site. For assistance with applying, please contact [email protected] . If you have questions while submitting an application, please review these frequently asked questions .

Current Employees and Students:
If you are currently employed or enrolled as a student at The Ohio State University, please log in to Workday to use the internal application process.

Welcome to The Ohio State University's career site.  We invite you to apply to positions of interest. In order to ensure your application is complete, you must complete the following:

• Ensure you have all necessary documents available when starting the application process. You can review the additional job description section on postings for documents that may be required.
• Prior to submitting your application, please review and update (if necessary) the information in your candidate profile as it will transfer to your application. 

Job Title:
POSTODOCTRAL POSITION IN WATERSHED AND WATER QUALITY MODELING

Department:
FAES | Agriculture and Natural Resources

A postdoctoral scholar position is available immediately in the Department of Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering (FABE) in the College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) at The Ohio State University (OSU). The postdoc will lead high-resolution model development for a sub-watershed of the Maumee River Basin and application of watershed and water quality models. The selected candidate will work under project funded by the State of Ohio and Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to evaluate the water quality benefits of agricultural conservation practices in the western Lake Erie watershed under climate change, to guide the management of harmful algal blooms in the lake. The postdoc will coordinate efforts with a collaborative team of researchers at academic institutions, stakeholder members (State and federal agencies, profit and non-profit organizations in Ohio) and will help organize/engage an advisory group.

In addition to leading modeling efforts, the postdoc will be expected to disseminate findings through peer-reviewed publications and presentations at professional meetings. The postdoc will have the opportunity to develop new research ideas within the broader context of the project. This is a term position subject to annual renewals based on availability of funding. The position will be located on the Columbus campus. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of Dr. Asmita Murumkar, Assistant Professor -Ecosystem Services Field Specialist of Extension – Agricultural and Natural Resources and Dr. Jay Martin, Professor of Food, Agricultural, and Biological Engineering at The Ohio State University.

Qualifications

• Earned Ph.D. by date of hire with a strong academic background in agricultural engineering, ecological engineering, environmental engineering, civil engineering, hydrology, or closely related field.
• Experience using hydrologic models for field and watershed assessment and basic knowledge of ag conservation practices.
• Experience of writing successful manuscripts and grant proposals describing watershed models.
• Experience of understanding and use of Global Climate Model outputs.

Skills

• Knowledge of programming languages such as FORTRAN, R, MATLAB.

• Experience using the Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and demonstrated ability to work with interdisciplinary teams and mentor students and past presentations explaining results from watershed models to public and scientific audiences.

How to apply: Electronically submit a cover letter, CV, and names/contact information of three references via the OSU careers site: https://hr.osu.edu/careers/ . Applications must be submitted by February 1, 2023, with an ideal start date of March 18, 2024. Position-specific questions should be directed to Dr. Asmita Murumkar ([email protected] ) and Dr. Jay Martin ([email protected] ).

Additional Information:

Location:
Agricultural Engineering Building (0298)

Position Type:
Term (Fixed Term)

Scheduled Hours:
40

Shift:
First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check.  A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

Thank you for your interest in positions at The Ohio State University and Wexner Medical Center. Once you have applied, the most updated information on the status of your application can be found by visiting the Candidate Home section of this site. Please view your submitted applications by logging in and reviewing your status. For answers to additional questions please review the frequently asked questions .

The Ohio State University is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other basis under the law.

Applicants are encouraged to complete and submit the Equal Employment Identification form.