Post-Doctoral Research Associate - IWH

Georgia Southern University; Statesboro (GA); In loco; USD 59.000 - 72.000; Tempo pieno

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Georgia Southern University’s Institute for Water and Health seeks a postdoctoral researcher to advance groundwater modeling and hydrogeology studies across Southeast Georgia. The role leads groundwater research on coastal aquifers, saltwater intrusion, and data-driven analysis using field monitoring and numerical models.

The candidate will perform solute transport modeling, publish results, and communicate findings to agencies.

Competenze

• PhD degree in a relevant field (hydrogeology, hydrology, civil or environmental engineering, geology, or closely related)
• Experience calibrating groundwater flow models (e.g., MODFLOW)
• Experience collecting groundwater field data and analyzing environmental data in R or Python

Mansioni

• Design, install, and maintain field well-level monitoring
• Develop and calibrate numerical groundwater models (MODFLOW)
• Model saltwater intrusion and evaluate management scenarios
• Conduct solute fate and transport modeling
• Analyze monitoring data with statistical methods in R or Python
• Prepare technical reports and manuscripts for agencies and stakeholders
• Contribute to grant proposals and mentor students

Conoscenze

Statistical analysis

Time series analysis

Data visualization

Communication

Independent work

Formazione

PhD in hydrogeology or related field

Strumenti

MODFLOW

SEAWAT

SUTRA

MT3D-USGS

R or Python

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Post-Doctoral Research Associate - IWH

Job ID: 305594

Location: Georgia Southern - Savannah

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and mostcomprehensive center of higher learning south of Atlanta, and oneof the most dynamic public universities in the Southeast.

Founded in 1906, Georgia Southern has grown from asingle-purpose college into a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution with149 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctorallevels, serving 31,600 students from all 50 states, WashingtonD.C., Puerto Rico and more than 100 nations.

Four distinct campuses extend Georgia Southern's reach acrossthe region: a 900-acre quintessential college campus in Statesboro,anchored by Georgian-style red-brick buildings set among oaks andpines; the Armstrong Campus in Savannah, minutes from historicdowntown and a short drive from the beaches of Tybee Island; amodern, purpose-built facility in Hinesville serving local andmilitary-affiliated students; and the East Georgia Campus inSwainsboro, an outdoor oasis nestled on a 385-acre pine forest,offering expanded pathways to higher education for students acrosssoutheast Georgia.

Through ten colleges, the Allen E. Paulson College ofEngineering and Computing, the College of Arts and Humanities, theCollege of Behavioral and Social Sciences, the College ofEducation, the College of Science and Mathematics, the Jack N.Averitt College of Graduate Studies, the Jiann-Ping Hsu College ofPublic Health, the Parker College of Business, the Waters Collegeof Health Professions and University College, Georgia Southerndelivers academic programs backed by real-world experience,research with regional and national impact, and a faculty committedto helping every student go further than they thought possible.

Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and SchoolsCommission on Colleges and holding specialized accreditation acrossits professional programs, Georgia Southern prepares graduates whoare ready to lead, contribute and soar beyond, in Georgia, acrossthe nation and around the world.

For more information, visit GeorgiaSouthern.edu.

Location

Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA

Department Information

Institute for Water and Health

Job Summary

The Institute for Water and Health (IWH) at Georgia SouthernUniversity seeks a motivated postdoctoral researcher to supportgroundwater modeling and hydrogeology in ongoing projects acrossSoutheast Georgia. The successful candidate will lead groundwaterresearch projects focused on coastal aquifers and saltwaterintrusion.

The position combines numerical groundwater modeling, fieldmonitoring of well water levels and salinity, and data science tounderstand how aquifers respond to pumping, sea level, and climate.The postdoc will also conduct solute fate and transport modeling,publish results, and communicate findings to agencies andstakeholders.

This position is time limited and 100%sponsored-funded; therefore, continued employment is contingentupon availability of grant or contract funding.

Responsibilities

• Design, install, and maintain a field well-level monitoringnetwork, including pressure transducers, data loggers, and manualwater-level and specific conductance measurements
• Develop, calibrate, and apply numerical groundwater flow models(e.g., MODFLOW 6) to evaluate aquifer conditions and waterresources
• Develop variable-density models (e.g., SEAWAT, SUTRA, orMODFLOW 6) to assess saltwater intrusion in coastal aquifers andevaluate management scenarios
• Conduct solute fate and transport modeling to evaluate themovement of salinity and contaminants in groundwater
• Manage, quality-check, and analyze monitoring data usingstatistical and data science methods (time series analysis, trenddetection, spatial analysis) in R or Python
• Prepare technical reports, peer-reviewed manuscripts,presentations, and summaries for agencies and stakeholders
• Contribute to grant proposals and help train students in fieldand modeling methods

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

• PhD degree in a relevant field (hydrogeology, hydrology, civilor environmental engineering, geology, or a closely related field),completed by the start date

Required Experience

• Demonstrated experience developing and calibrating numericalgroundwater flow models (e.g., MODFLOW)
• Demonstrated experience collecting groundwater field data
• Demonstrated experience analyzing environmental data in R orPython

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications

• Ph.D. research focused on coastal hydrogeology

Preferred Experience

• Variable-density modeling of saltwater intrusion (SEAWAT,SUTRA, or MODFLOW 6)
• Fate and transport modeling (MT3D-USGS, MODFLOW 6 GWT, orFEFLOW)
• Model calibration and uncertainty analysis
• Record of peer-reviewed publications

Proposed Salary

$65,000

This is an exempt position paid on a monthlybasis.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Two (2) Professional References

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
• Ability to support various constituencies served by theUniversity
• Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office,Google, and/or applications as required for specific position
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and completetasks
• Ability to explain technical results to non-technicalaudiences

KNOWLEDGE

• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meetInstitutional goals and support University's mission for studentsuccess
• Knowledge of coastal aquifer hydrogeology andgroundwater¿surface water interactions
• Demonstrated research experience from designing researchquestions to dissemination of results

SKILLS

• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizationaland human relations skills
• Skill in statistical analysis, time series analysis, and datavisualization
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical, judgment,and problem-solving capabilities

Apply Before Date

Open Until Filled

Application review may begin on November 11,2026.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, pleasecontact the Department of Human Resources by phone at [phone] or by email at [e-mail].

For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at [phone], or email [e-mail].

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25institutions of higher education and learning as well as the SystemOffice. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence,Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundationfor all that we do as an organization, and each USG communitymember is responsible for demonstrating and upholding thesestandards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values andCode of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 andcan be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated inBoard Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom foundon-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion ofbackground investigation including a criminal background checkdemonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia SouthernUniversity, as determined by Georgia Southern University in itssole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employmenthistory reflected in your application materials and, if applicable,a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to apre-employment drug test.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal andstate laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of thisinstitution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents(BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which areavailable for your inspection upon request.

Legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration ofemployment.

Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or withoutreasonable accommodation.

Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-FreeCommunity.

Employment contingent on availability of soft grant/contractfund.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Southern University provides equal employmentopportunities to all employees and applicants for employmentwithout regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, genderidentity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteranstatus, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in needof reasonable accommodations under the Americans with DisabilitiesAct to participate in the search process should notify HumanResources: [phone].

Other Information

• Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with orwithout reasonable accommodation
• Workweek may occasionally extend beyond 40 hours
• Operating motor vehicle equipment (position is required todrive)
• Travel may be required
• Work performed in indoor and outdoor environments
• May be required to maneuver items weighing up to 50 pounds withor without reasonable accommodation

Background Check

• Position of Trust + Education