Senior Hydrology Research Scientist (Remote/Hybrid)

Laseagrant; Urbana (IL); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sponsorship for work authorization

Job summary

Illinois State Water Survey in Urbana-Champaign is recruiting a Visiting Senior Scientific Specialist in Hydrology. You will conduct research on near-surface Illinois aquifers, develop and disseminate hydrogeologic models, and present results to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

The role blends modeling, curriculum development, and project leadership. A strong background in hydrology, Python, MODFLOW, and teaching is required, with PhD preferred. Hybrid work and sponsorship are available.

Qualifications

• Master of Science in Hydrology, Hydrogeology, Water Resources, Earth Sciences, Civil Engineering, or closely related field.
• Experience 1–3 years with Python for data analysis and visualization.
• Experience 1–3 years using MODFLOW for groundwater modeling.
• 1–3 years in hydrology, hydrogeologic modeling, geochemistry, or geospatial sciences.

Responsibilities

• Lead hydrogeologic modeling studies and assess groundwater quality/quantity.
• Develop scripts and workflows for data extraction and model interfacing.
• Create and teach coursework on hydrogeology modeling to professionals.
• Prepare and disseminate models and results to stakeholders and funding agencies.
• Lead proposals and mentor staff and students.

Skills

Python scripting

Communication

Teaching

Leadership

Education

Master of Science in Hydrology

Ph.D. preferred

Tools

Python

FloPy

MODFLOW

Git

GitHub

Docker

ArcGIS/QGIS

Job description

Illinois State Water Survey in Urbana-Champaign is recruiting a Visiting Senior Scientific Specialist in Hydrology. You will conduct research on near-surface Illinois aquifers, develop and disseminate hydrogeologic models, and present results to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

The role blends modeling, curriculum development, and project leadership. A strong background in hydrology, Python, MODFLOW, and teaching is required, with PhD preferred. Hybrid work and sponsorship are available.