Postdoc: Rangeland Ecohydrology & Data Modeling

Colorado State University; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Colorado Agricultural Experiment Station seeks a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to conduct independent and collaborative research on the interactions between rangeland soil moisture and adaptive and traditional management practices at CSU SGRC and CPER. The appointment is 12 months with the option to renew, contingent on performance and funding.

Essential duties include experimental design and execution, data analysis of ecohydrological processes, scholarly dissemination through

Qualifications

• PhD in Rangeland Science, Ecology, or related field completed before start.
• First-author peer-reviewed publications.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and troubleshoot experiments or computational modeling related to ecohydrological processes in semiarid rangelands.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret complex datasets using specialized methodologies and software.
• Write and publish peer‑reviewed manuscripts; present findings at national conferences.
• Provide training, mentorship, and supervision to undergraduate and graduate student researchers; contribute to grant proposals; ensure compliance with CSU biosafety, environmental health, and IRB/IACUC protocols.

Skills

Research publications

Education

PhD in relevant field

Tools

Python

R

ArcGIS

Job description

The Colorado Agricultural Experiment Station seeks a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to conduct independent and collaborative research on the interactions between rangeland soil moisture and adaptive and traditional management practices at CSU SGRC and CPER. The appointment is 12 months with the option to renew, contingent on performance and funding.

Essential duties include experimental design and execution, data analysis of ecohydrological processes, scholarly dissemination through