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Research Faculty - Hydrologic Science and Water Management

Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number F001123P
Internal Posting?
Recruitment Title Research Faculty - Hydrologic Science and Water Management
Advertising Pay Range Commensurate with Experience
Location Boise
Primary Division/College College of Agricultural & Life Sciences
Primary Unit Soil and Water Systems
Employee Category Faculty
Classification Group Title Research Faculty
Position Control Number 1124
Suffix 00
Contingency Code Not Applicable
FTE
1
Contract Basis Academic Year
Anticipated Contract Start Date 08/13/2023
FLSA Status Overtime Exempt
Tenure Tracking Tenure Track
Rank Assistant Professor
Full Time/Part Time Full Time
Extension Type Not Applicable
Administrative Appointment Type Not applicable
Administrative Appointment End Date (if applicable)
Position Responsibilities

Position Summary
The University of Idaho, College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, Department of Soil and Water System, is seeking a tenure track, Assistant Professor to address water issues and water management. The incumbent in this position will use cutting-edge tools to monitor, model and visualize water storage, fluxes, and consumptive evaporative water use across multiple scales to understand and educate on the impacts of federal, state, and farm level water management decisions on water availability, supply, and demand as well as the effects of global environmental challenges, such as climate change, urbanization, land use change, and population growth at the urban and rural interfaces. This position will also be responsible for teaching and research related to satellite-based remote sensing of consumptive water use and/or advanced mesh sensor networks, ultimately maximizing crop yield by minimizing water-related stress and disease. The successful candidate will have expertise in the use of advanced instrumentation and data collection such as eddy covariance flux towers, wireless sensor networks, unmanned aircraft systems, and smart farm applications to monitor point and field scale water storage and fluxes. Located in the Idaho Water Center (Boise), it is expected that this position will work closely with federal, state, and local governmental agencies responsible for water quantity and quality management, protection and permitting in Idaho waterways.
This position is expected to play an active role in undergraduate and graduate level student recruitment and maintain an active graduate student training program primarily funded through competitive grants. The position will teach 2 courses (5-8 credits) per years. The courses will support SWS, Water Resources (WR), Hydrogeology programs and can be part of the online Professional Science Master’s program.
Unit/Department Summary
Contingency Description
N/A
Teaching & Advising 25%
Scholarship & Creative Activity 70%
Outreach & Extension 0%
University Service & Leadership 5%
Qualifications

Minimum Education/Degree Required Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire.
Required Qualifications
  • PhD in Agricultural Engineering, Soil Science, Hydrology, or related field
  • Experience communicating research in peer-reviewed publications, scientific meetings, and interdisciplinary stakeholder, regulatory, or policy related meetings.
  • Experience working in interdisciplinary teams that include researchers, professionals, and stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Demonstrated knowledge in all of the following areas: hydrologic cycling, plant water use, evapotranspiration, computer modeling and remotely sensed data. Record of research activities in the area of water resources management commensurate with career level
  • Experience working with near surface instrumentation such as wireless sensor networks or eddy covariance flux measurements.
  • Experience working in agricultural-based water issues involving diverse applied, management, and policy issues.
  • Demonstrated experience in student mentoring and teaching commensurate with career level.
  • Demonstrated interest in supporting the University of Idaho’s diversity goals and land-grant mission.
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
Posting Information

Posting Date 03/30/2023
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applications received by May 1, 2023, will receive first consideration.

Along with your on-line application, write a letter of qualification addressing how you meet the required and preferred qualifications listed.

In addition, your application materials must include a CV, names & contact information for at least three (3) professional references, and unofficial transcripts.

For questions, please contact:
Erin Brooks
Soil and Water Systems Dept
208-885-6562
ebrooks@uidaho.edu
Applicant Resources https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement
Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
EEO Statement

The University of Idaho (U of I) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, U of I does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, genetic information or status as any protected veteran or military status in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions and educational programs.
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. Uncertain

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Resume/CV
  2. Letter of Qualification
  3. List of References
  4. Transcripts
Optional Documents

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