Hydrology Data Scientist — Water Resources

University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Texas at Austin invites applications for a Water Resources Analyst (RESA II) in the Bureau of Economic Geology on the Pickle Research Campus. The role focuses on hydrology data integration, modeling, and delivering actionable water resource insights for Texas.

The position requires an MS in Earth Science or related field, strong Python and GIS skills, and excellent communication. It is a limited-term appointment with a start date of immediate and potential extension.

Qualifications

• MS in Earth Science (Hydrology/Geology) or related field with strong data analytics and modeling background.
• Experience with data analytics, wrangling, management, and synthesis.
• Proficiency in numerical/analytic modeling (e.g. Python), geoprocessing and GIS analytics, and data-driven model development.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Perform hydrology-focused research using large datasets and numerical techniques.
• Contribute to publication of scientific papers and presentations to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with research program team; assist in proposals and funding efforts.
• Provide support to supervisor, the Bureau, and institutional partners.

Skills

Data analytics

Data wrangling

Data management

Numerical modeling

Python

GIS analytics

Geoprocessing

Data-driven modeling

Communication

Education

MS in Earth Science

Civil Engineering

Geology

Tools

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Python

Job description

University of Texas at Austin invites applications for a Water Resources Analyst (RESA II) in the Bureau of Economic Geology on the Pickle Research Campus. The role focuses on hydrology data integration, modeling, and delivering actionable water resource insights for Texas.

The position requires an MS in Earth Science or related field, strong Python and GIS skills, and excellent communication. It is a limited-term appointment with a start date of immediate and potential extension.