Postdoctoral Researcher

Postdoctoral Researcher

As a member of a multidisciplinary research team, the Postdoctoral Researcher will conduct research to advance novel machine learning and data harmonization approaches for water quality monitoring and assessment. Responsibilities include developing and validating computational methods to standardize and infer nutrient and sediment observations from existing datasets; evaluating impacts of expanded datasets on watershed-scale assessments; developing and maintaining open-source software tools and R packages; disseminating findings through publications and presentations; and collaborating with university and federal partners to improve national water quality science and decision support. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Biological Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Hydrology, Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Geography, Water Resources, or a closely related field from an accredited institution of higher education

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience applying machine learning or artificial intelligence methods to environmental, hydrologic, or water quality datasets
• Strong computational background in statistical modeling, reproducible workflows, and large-scale data processing
• Experience with water quality, nutrient, sediment, watershed, or hydrologic datasets
• Experience developing, maintaining, and documenting open-source software tools or R packages
• Experience with geospatial analysis, environmental databases, and cloud or high-performance computing workflows
• Demonstrated record of peer-reviewed publications
• Experience collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and/or federal agencies (e.g., USGS)
• Familiarity with version control systems (Git/GitHub) and open science practices

Additional Information:

This position is renewable annually based on continued need for the position, availability of funding, and satisfactory job performance.

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume, Statement of Research Philosophy

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information:

Dr. Becca Muenich logsdo@uark.edu

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Benefits Eligible:

Yes