Post Doctoral Researcher

Position Details

The Postdoctoral Researcher will work closely with the Principal Investigator and interdisciplinary research teams to advance innovative hydrologic research and support the Institute's sponsored research portfolio.

Position Title

Postdoctoral Researcher

Qualifications

• Required Education: Doctorate degree in related field.
• Required Experience: No previous work experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in one or more of the following areas: Hydrology and water resources science, Surface water and groundwater processes, Hydrologic and environmental modeling, GIS and geospatial analysis, Remote sensing applications, Scientific programming (Python, R, MATLAB, or similar), Statistical analysis and data science, Climate and drought analysis, Water resource planning and decision-support tools, Integrated natural and human systems research, Community-engaged or stakeholder-driven research.

Research Activities

• Conduct independent and collaborative research addressing hydrology, water resources, and integrated environmental systems.
• Design, implement, and evaluate research methodologies using field observations, environmental monitoring, hydrologic analyses, geospatial technologies, and quantitative approaches.
• Analyze and synthesize hydrologic, climatic, environmental, and geospatial datasets to improve understanding of water systems and water resource management.
• Develop and apply analytical tools, models, and visualization techniques that support scientific discovery and informed decision-making.
• Collaborate with faculty, researchers, students, community partners, and government agencies to address complex water resource challenges.
• Mentor graduate students participating in research projects and provide technical guidance as appropriate.
• Prepare peer-reviewed manuscripts, technical reports, presentations, and outreach materials for scientific, agency, and stakeholder audiences.
• Present research findings at scientific conferences, workshops, and stakeholder meetings.
• Contribute to the preparation and submission of competitive research proposals to federal and state funding agencies.
• Support interdisciplinary collaborations that advance NM WRRI's mission of improving water resource management and resilience.

Research Focus

• Advancing science-based solutions for water resource management across New Mexico and the Southwest.
• Addressing water availability, drought resilience, groundwater and surface water systems, agricultural water management, climate variability, and integrated water resource management.
• Working alongside scientists, water managers, and community partners to better understand and address complex water challenges.
• Collaborating with agricultural producers, Tribal Nations, acequia associations, irrigation districts, and government agencies to develop solutions that support sustainable water management and strengthen community water resilience.
• Conducting applied and innovative research funded by the National Science Foundation, Bureau of Reclamation, U.S. Geological Survey, USDA, and other state and federal sponsors.
• Integrating field observations, environmental monitoring, geospatial analysis, hydrologic modeling, data science, and stakeholder engagement to address complex water resource challenges and develop science-based decision-support tools.