Postdoc: Watershed Hydrology & Water Quality Researcher

Iowa State University; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Iowa State University’s Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate to advance interdisciplinary work in watershed hydrology, agricultural water quality, and antimicrobial resistance in agricultural landscapes. The role emphasizes developing watershed models, deploying monitoring systems, and collaborating with diverse researchers.

The successful candidate will analyze large environmental datasets, publish in peer‑reviewed journals, and

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required in a relevant engineering or science field.
• Experience with watershed hydrology, AMR, environmental monitoring, agricultural water quality and SWAT+ or similar models.
• Proficiency in Python, R, MATLAB, SQL, or C++, handling large environmental datasets, QA/QC and data acquisition systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply watershed models to study hydrology and water quality.
• Deploy, operate, and maintain environmental monitoring systems.
• Analyze complex datasets and contribute to publications and proposals.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and engage with stakeholders across academia, government, and industry.

Skills

Python

R

MATLAB

SQL

Data analysis

C++

Education

Ph.D. in Agricultural Engineering, Biosystems Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Hydrology, Water Resources, Environmental Science, or related field

Tools

SWAT+ models

GIS software

Remote sensing data

Job description

Iowa State University’s Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate to advance interdisciplinary work in watershed hydrology, agricultural water quality, and antimicrobial resistance in agricultural landscapes. The role emphasizes developing watershed models, deploying monitoring systems, and collaborating with diverse researchers.

The successful candidate will analyze large environmental datasets, publish in peer‑reviewed journals, and