Postdoctoral Scholar in Watershed and Water Quality Modeling

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Job Title :

Postdoctoral Scholar in Watershed and Water Quality Modeling

Department :

FAES Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering

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 the combined region of Maumee River Basin and Old Woman Creek in Ohio, and application of watershed and water quality models.

The selected candidate will work under project funded by the Ohio Department of Higher Education Harmful Algal Bloom Research Initiative (ODHE-HABRI) program to improve watershed modeling and evaluate policy and practices for enhancing the nutrient removal efficacy of restored and engineered wetlands throughout the Western Lake Erie Basin (WLEB).

The postdoc will coordinate efforts with a collaborative team of researchers at academic institutions and stakeholder members (State and federal agencies) 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. Lorrayne Miralha, Assistant Professor of Watershed Modeling and Data Analytics, Department of Food, Agricultural, and Biological Engineering and Dr.

Asmita Murumkar, Assistant Professor -Ecosystem Services Field Specialist of Extension Agricultural and Natural Resources at The Ohio State University.

Required 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, GIS, 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.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of programming languages such as FORTRAN, R, MATLAB.
• Experience using the Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) SWAT + version.
• 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 : .

Applications must be submitted by Aug 1, 2024, with a start date of Jan 1, 2025 or sooner. Position specific questions should be directed to Dr.

Lorrayne Miralha () and Dr. Asmita Murumkar ().

Explore our extensive benefits

Work-life : Flexible and remote work arrangement opportunities where applicable, childcare program, and access to educational, athletic and cultural events.

Retirement : State pension and alternative options with competitive employer contributions, as well as optional supplemental plans.

Health : Medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, life insurance, flexible spending accounts and wellness programming.

Time off : Paid vacation and sick time, parental and medical leave plus 11 paid holidays. Short and long-term disability options also available.

Financial : Tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, adoption assistance and discounts with preferred vendors and university partners.

Wellness : Lifestyle spending account, employee assistance program, health reimbursement account, and employee wellness program.