Post-doc Research Associate

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Setup and implement field-scale models (e.g., APEX, NTT, etc.) in the Lake Erie Basin watersheds.
• Calibrate, validate, and develop scenario runs of the field-scale model(s).
• Analyze simulation results and other data in a variety of approaches to provide information to stakeholders.
• Help/facilitate water quality monitoring and other data collection.
• Disseminate results of this project to diverse audiences via presentations, fact sheets or handouts, webinars, or other means.
• Participate in project meetings as needed to help guide the model setup and data analyses.
• Participate in other professional development activities as allowed.
• Publish the results of this research in peer-reviewed scientific journals.

Required Education and Professional Experience

• Completion of a Ph.D. in the Natural Sciences, Data Sciences, Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong programming skills and experience with programming languages such as Python, R, C++.
• Strong analytical and data analysis skills.
• Experience in writing and publishing scientific articles.
• Experience in presenting scientific information to mixed audiences.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Proficiency with hydrologic and water quality modeling tools such as APEX, ANN-AGNPS, WEPP, SWAT, SWAT+ or related models
• Proficiency with geospatial analyses and tools (e.g., QGIS, ArcGIS)
• Experience in water quality sampling as well as data/watershed nutrient loading analyses
• Experience in project proposal development and project management.
• Knowledge of agro-ecosystems and Lake Erie

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