Postdoctoral Fellow

Auburn University; Alabama; On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A postdoctoral fellow position is available in the Biosystems Engineering Department at Auburn University, Auburn, AL. This is a one year, full-time 12-month non-tenure track position that may be renewed annually contingent upon satisfactory performance and funding availability.

The individual selected will work in nutrient management, hydrology, water quantity, and quality modeling. Start date is August 1, 2026.

Qualifications

• PhD in an engineering or soil/hydrology-related field at start date.
• Experience with statistical analysis, publishing peer‑reviewed articles, and chemical analysis of water/soil.
• Desirable knowledge of SWAT/APEX/HYDRUS hydrological models and nutrient management.
• Eligibility to work in the United States during the term.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate effectiveness of agricultural BMPs to improve soil health and water quality.
• Use hydrological models to simulate fate and transport of contaminants.
• Mentor graduate students and develop research proposals and peer‑reviewed publications.
• Present research results at conferences.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Peer-reviewed publications

Water/soil chemical analysis

Hydrological modeling knowledge

Education

Ph.D. in Agricultural or Civil Engineering/Soil Science/hydrology

Tools

SWAT

APEX

HYDRUS

AQ2 Discrete Analyzer

ICP-OES

Ion chromatography

Job description

Overview

A postdoctoral fellow position is available in the Biosystems Engineering Department at Auburn University, Auburn, AL. This is a one year, full-time 12-month non-tenure track position that may be renewed annually contingent upon satisfactory performance and funding availability. The individual selected for this position will work in the areas of nutrient management, hydrology, water quantity, and quality modeling. The expected start date is August 1, 2026.

Responsibilities

The primary responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to 1) evaluating the effectiveness of agricultural best management practices (e.g., biochar and other related soil amendments) to improve soil health, and water quality and mitigate greenhouse gas emissions, (2) using hydrological models to simulate the fate and transport processes of contaminants, (3) mentoring graduate students, (4) develop research proposals and peer-reviewed publications, and (5) present research results at conferences.

Qualifications

The minimum qualifications include a Ph.D. in Agricultural or Civil Engineering, Soil Science, or hydrology-related fields from an accredited institution at the time employment begins. The candidate should have prior experience in statistical analysis, publishing peer-reviewed articles, and conducting chemical analyses of water and soil samples in a laboratory. Basic knowledge in hydrological modeling (e.g., SWAT, APEX, HYDRUS) and nutrient management is desirable. The incumbent must meet eligibility requirements for work in the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the term of employment.

Desired Qualifications: Previous experience in using analytical instruments such as AQ2 Discrete Analyzer, ICP-OES, Ion chromatography, and developing proposals for securing extramural funding.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

See Qualifications

Contract Type

Limited Term

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