Postdoctoral Hydrogeology Research Fellow – Coastal Modeling

Georgia Southern University; Statesboro (GA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Statistical analysis

Time series analysis

Data visualization

Communication

Independent work

Education

PhD in hydrogeology or related field

Tools

MODFLOW

SEAWAT

SUTRA

MT3D-USGS

R or Python

Job description

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.