Postdoctoral Researcher – Soil and Water Resources

Position Title

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities

The Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering at Iowa State University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position. The successful candidate will work on a USDA-funded research project evaluating the impacts of land management practices, conservation strategies, and crop improvements on soil and water resources. The ideal candidate will possess strong verbal and written communication skills and be able to effectively engage with a wide range of stakeholders and audiences.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• PhD degree in Civil Engineering

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in water resources and ecohydrological modeling
• Demonstrated research experience in agronomy or related agricultural sciences
• Strong record of scholarly achievement, including publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals
• Demonstrated ability to present research findings to scientific and professional audiences
• Experience or interest in communicating scientific results to stakeholders and the general public

Department/Program & College Description

The Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, with programs ranked nationally by U.S. News and World Report, has a proud heritage dating back to the founding of Iowa State Agricultural College (later Iowa State University) as a land grant institution in 1869. We’ve seen extraordinary advancement in research and teaching methods since then. Still, we keep a dedication to excellence that has carried from past to present.

Application Instructions

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following: Resume/Curriculum Vitae Letter of Application/Cover Letter Why Choose Iowa State University?

Department Unit/Website

Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering - Iowa State University

Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering Website

Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering Website

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Posting Close Date

July 15, 2026

Job Requisition Number

R19585

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