Illinois State Water Survey Looking for Director and Principal Research Scientist, Applications Due 9/6/24

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The Illinois State Water Survey (ISWS), whose research and service programs provide citizens, industries, and government agencies at all levels with timely, science-based information and analyses necessary to manage our water resources wisely for economic development and a sustainable environment, is seeking a Director who will provide strategic director and overall administration for the Survey while also serving in a Principal Research Scientist to administer research activities of the Survey by conceiving, recommending, implementing, directing, and participating in scientific research focused on the selected candidates area of study while contributing to the overall scientific mission of the Prairie Research Institute (PRI).

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  • Applications close: 6 PM Central Time, September 6, 2024
  • Location: Champaign, IL (in person)
  • Group: Illinois State Water Survey

Southern Illinois University looking to Hire an Assistant Professor in the Field of Environmental Geology, Application Review Begins 2/15/2024

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The School of Earth Systems and Sustainability (ESS) at Southern Illinois University (SIU), Carbondale campus, invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor in the broad field of Environmental Geology. This is a 9-month position in the regular title series with an anticipated start date of August 16, 2024. 

ESS seeks a highly motivated researcher and educator with research interests focused on hydrology, geomorphology, and/or surficial processes. Preference will be given to applicants with a focus on physical environmental science that can complement their existing strengths in environmental and sustainability fields, such as geochemistry and sedimentology, and within the larger context of the School of Earth Systems and Sustainability.   

The review of applications will begin on February 15th,  2024 and continue until the position is filled. 

For more information, please see the full job ad here. You can also contact the search committee chair, Dr. Liliana Lefticariu (lefticariu@geo.siu.edu), or the Director of the School of Earth Systems and Sustainability, Dr. Justin Schoof (jschoof@siu.edu). 

  • Applications open: 12/14/2023 to 2/15/2024
  • Location: Carbondale, Illinois
  • Group: School of Earth Systems and Sustainability – SIUC

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Hiring a Hydrologist in Missouri, Applications Close 11/14/2023

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The Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Weather Service (NWS) is hiring a hydrologist with one position open at the Missouri Basin River Forecast Center in Pleasant Hill, Missouri.

To learn more, visit https://www.usajobs.gov/job/757886000.

  • Applications open: 10/31/2023 to11/14/2023
  • Location: Pleasant Hill, Missouri
  • Group: Missouri Basin River Forecast Center

(Now Closed) The California Water Science Center is Hiring a Recent Graduate Hydrologist

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The California Water Science Center is looking to hire a recent graduate to be a hydrologist. Recent graduate means the candidate must have graduated (Masters or PhD) within the last two years. They are looking for someone with interest in hydrologic modeling, managed aquifer recharge, or groundwater studies in general.

To learn more, visit htpps://www.usajobs.gov/job/754892700

  • Applications open: 10/16/2023 to 10/30/2023
  • Location: Sacramento and San Diego, CA
  • Group: Groundwater Availability and Use Assessments

CLUSTER HIRE: The USGS Water Mission Area is Hiring Interdisciplinary Data Scientists and Physical Scientists

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The U.S. Geological Survey Water Mission Area is hiring multiple Physical Scientists and Interdisciplinary Data Scientists. This is a cluster hire for permanent federal positions at multiple levels of experience (GS11/12 and GS12/13). Apply online at USAjobs.gov, where the positions are anticipated to open to applicants in mid- to late-February. We will continue to update this page with information, including direct links to the vacancies as soon as they are available.

These vacancies will have application caps. When the applicant count reaches 75 applications, the vacancy will close at 11:59 PM ET on the day 75 applications are submitted. All applications received before that time will be accepted. For all positions, an unofficial transcript and detailed resume summarizing job qualifications and relevant skills are needed. Please be sure to include any additional documentation listed on the USAjobs vacancy to ensure your application is considered.

We will be hosting an informational webinar on Thursday February 16th at 4:30 pm EST. Join the Microsoft Teams Live Event at this link. There will be a second webinar mid- to late-February when the vacancies open. For additional information, please follow the USGS Data Science Twitter feed (@USGS_DataSci).

Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, and Transparency

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and have the support they need to thrive. We believe that a diverse team brings a wide range of perspectives, experiences and ideas that drive innovation and improve our ability to deliver cutting edge science. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented groups, to apply for these positions.

About the positions

This cluster hire is part of a continued investment in advanced modeling and statistical capabilities, geospatial capabilities, strong data management, data infrastructure and workflows, product management, effective data analysis and dissemination, communication, and decision-making. There are 4 position announcements, which will funnel to multiple roles within the organization. Applicants may apply to and be considered for multiple announcements, as long as they meet the minimum qualifications for the grade and job series.

These opportunities are with the Earth Systems Processes Division (ESPD), Integrated Information Dissemination Division (IIDD), Integrated Modeling and Prediction Division (IMPD), and Observing Systems Division (OSD).

Interdisciplinary Data Scientists

We are seeking multiple Interdisciplinary Data Scientists for roles in ESPD, IIDD, and IMPD. Positions will focus on the following areas: physical, hydrologic, biological, natural resources, or geospatial data and/or information delivery, and use of a variety of data collection and processing methods, reproducible data pipelines in modern programming languages (e.g., R, Python), data visualization, artificial intelligence / machine learning models, statistical/applied mathematical skills as applied to water resources problems, and/or advancing current data users’ workflows

There will be two job announcements for Data Scientists – one for GS11/12 positions and one for GS12/13 positions. Interdisciplinary Data Scientists may qualify as a physical scientist (1301), biologist (0401), or mathematical statistician (1529).

Physical Scientists

We are seeking multiple Physical Scientists for roles in ESPD, IIDD, IMPD, and OSD. Positions will focus on the following areas: physical, hydrologic, or geospatial data and/or information delivery, and use of a variety of data collection and processing methods, reproducible data pipelines in modern programming languages (e.g., R, Python), data visualization, software development techniques, artificial intelligence / machine learning models, and/or advancing current data users’ workflows

There will be two job announcements for Physical Scientists – one for GS11/12 positions and one for GS12/13 positions. Physical Scientists must qualify under the physical science job series (1301).

Additional Information

Applying for the job

Qualifying for GS 11, 12, or 13 –
For qualifications please see the following link for the appropriate grade and series you are interested in: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Occupational-Series See USGS tips for combining graduate education and experience and spell out how you meet the grade and job series qualifications. We are advertising a combination of Biologist, Physical Scientist, and Mathematical Statistician job series.

Materials – You’ll need a resume, educational transcripts, and any additional documentation listed on the USAjobs vacancy. Unofficial transcripts are OK, if selected you will be required to provide official transcripts. To make sure HR can see that you’re qualified, make sure your resume explicitly ties your experience to each of the qualifications listed for the grades you are applying for and also the Specialized Experience section.

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(Now Closed) USGS Seeking Candidates for Postdoctoral Research Fellowship – Research Hydrologist

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The U.S. Geological Survey’s (USGS) Central Midwest Water Science Center (UMid WSC) is pleased to announce we are seeking to fill a postdoc position.

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The vacancy is a Research Hydrologist GS-12 position located in Urbana, IL that will lead modeling studies aimed at producing stream water quality and harmful algal bloom predictions in the Illinois River Basin, which will become the foundation for an applied system to support decision makers from farm (meter) to watershed (many hectare) scale management in tile-drained agricultural lands in the US Midwest with specific focus on the Illinois River and Great Lakes Basins. The applied modeling work will leverage insights of existing computationally intensive process-based models as well as availability of high-resolution spatial data (e.g., airborne LiDAR and space based remote sensing) and novel in situ sensing deployed as part of the USGS GLRI and Next Generation Observing System (NGWOS) efforts. 

The new employee will join a collaborative group of scientists (from USGS, EPA, University of Illinois) with a wide range of expertise. The initial appointment will be for two years with continuation based on performance and continued availability of funds. The postdoc will be hired at a GS-12 (starts at $82,830), and we are seeking scientists with experience and expertise in process-based and/or machine learning modeling and knowledge of high-performance computing. In addition, exposure to hybrid process-guided machine learning approaches, which can bridge physically based and data-driven methods, is desirable but not required. Duties include leading a collaborative modeling team, preparing data and identifying data gaps, developing, applying, and evaluating watershed models, and communicating results through presentations and scientific publications.  

The position is posted to USAJobs and will open be open from February 1st – 28th. Please carefully read all requirements and qualifications in USAjobs. To qualify for this postdoc fellowship, you must meet the basic education requirements, and be within 5 years of receiving your PhD (no earlier than Feb 1, 2018) or can complete requirements before your start date. You will need to submit unofficial transcripts that show you have the required coursework, a resume that shows you have the required experience/expertise, and a short research proposal that describes the work you’ll do. Please reach out to the research advisor Randy Hunt (rjhunt@usgs.gov) about the proposal or to the hiring manager Kelly Warner (klwarner@usgs.gov) with questions about the position.  

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