Postdoctoral Researcher, Hydrologic Modeler

About the role

The Desert Research Institute’s Division of Hydrologic Sciences seeks an innovative scientist with a strong background in hydrology, hydrologic modeling, programming, and GIS. The successful candidate will participate in a collaborative research program supporting hydrologic and flood inundation model development. Experience utilizing remote sensing data and other geospatial datasets to develop and improve hydrologic modeling systems is highly valued. The position involves collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, grant writing, and proposal development, and may be based in Reno or Las Vegas, NV, with anticipated collaboration with state, regional, and national partners.

Responsibilities

• Support development of hydrologic and flood inundation models
• Collaborate with internal and external partners on research initiatives
• Participate in grant writing and proposal development
• Publish findings in peer-reviewed literature

Requirements

• Ph.D. from an accredited institution in hydrology, environmental science, engineering, or a relevant field with a strong interdisciplinary background
• Experience with hydrologic and/or flood inundation model development
• Experience with scientific programming and GIS software
• Experience working collegially in a group setting
• Experience publishing in peer-reviewed literature

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience utilizing remote sensing and other geospatial datasets
• Experience working collaboratively with internal and external partners
• Experience developing competitive research proposals and associated budgets
• Interest in developing a collaborative research program focused on hydrologic models

Conditions of Employment

Some travel is expected for collaboration meetings, workshops, and conferences.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 12 paid holidays
• Educational benefits
• Option to participate in a flexible spending account or health savings account
• Retirement plan with a 6.2% match; 100% vested on first day
• 15 annual leave days and a beginning balance of 15 sick leave days
• No state income tax in Nevada and no social security deduction
• Eligibility for relocation assistance

Pay

The minimum annual starting salary for the Postdoctoral Researcher is $65,000. Final salary is commensurate with experience and education.