Postdoctoral Fellow: Hydrology, Soil Health & Water Quality

Auburn; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Auburn University in Auburn, AL invites applications for a one-year, full-time postdoctoral fellow position in the Biosystems Engineering Department. The role focuses on nutrient management, hydrology, water quantity and quality modeling, with an anticipated start date of August 1, 2026.

The appointment may be renewed based on performance and funding. The successful candidate will evaluate BMPs, apply hydrological models, mentor graduate students, develop proposals, and contribute to

Qualifications

• PhD in Agricultural or Civil Engineering, Soil Science, or hydrology-related fields.
• Experience in statistical analysis, publishing peer‑reviewed articles, and conducting chemical analyses of water and soil samples in a lab.
• Basic knowledge in hydrological modeling (SWAT, APEX, HYDRUS) and nutrient management is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate effectiveness of agricultural BMPs (e.g., biochar) to improve soil health, water quality, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
• Use hydrological models to simulate fate and transport of contaminants.
• Mentor graduate students.
• Develop research proposals and publish in peer-reviewed journals.
• Present research results at conferences.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Peer-reviewed publishing

Laboratory analyses

Mentoring students

Education

PhD in Agricultural/Civil Engineering or soil/hydrology

Tools

SWAT

APEX

HYDRUS

AQ2 Discrete Analyzer

ICP-OES

Ion chromatography

Job description

Auburn University in Auburn, AL invites applications for a one-year, full-time postdoctoral fellow position in the Biosystems Engineering Department. The role focuses on nutrient management, hydrology, water quantity and quality modeling, with an anticipated start date of August 1, 2026.

The appointment may be renewed based on performance and funding. The successful candidate will evaluate BMPs, apply hydrological models, mentor graduate students, develop proposals, and contribute to