Postdoctoral Researcher: GIS & Water Quality Modeling

Florida Gulf Coast University; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Access to state-of-the-art computational resources

Impactful applied research

Job summary

Florida Gulf Coast University is seeking two highly motivated individuals for Project Manager and Postdoctoral Researcher roles in environmental research. You'll contribute to developing watershed models, integrate GIS mapping, and analyze water quality data to address critical environmental challenges.

The position requires a PhD in relevant fields and offers competitive salaries with benefits. The role emphasizes collaboration within a multidisciplinary team and impactful applied research.

Qualifications

• PhD in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Hydro Informatics, Hydrology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, or closely related discipline.
• Strong background in GIS mapping and water quality modeling.
• Experience handling large datasets and statistical analysis.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily research operations and coordinate activities.
• Develop watershed water quality models.
• Conduct water quality modeling and scenario analysis.
• Disseminate research findings through reports and publications.

Skills

GIS mapping

Water quality modeling

Data analysis

Statistical analysis

Environmental modeling

Education

PhD in relevant field

Tools

Watershed Assessment Model (WAM)

Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT)

Hydrological Simulation Program FORTRAN (HSPF)

Job description

Florida Gulf Coast University is seeking two highly motivated individuals for Project Manager and Postdoctoral Researcher roles in environmental research. You'll contribute to developing watershed models, integrate GIS mapping, and analyze water quality data to address critical environmental challenges.

The position requires a PhD in relevant fields and offers competitive salaries with benefits. The role emphasizes collaboration within a multidisciplinary team and impactful applied research.