Remote Usda Jobs in Kansas (NOW HIRING)

(85%) Research:
Lead agrohydrological modeling research, with a focus on irrigated agricultural landscapes. Identify key decision needs for stakeholders and create mdoels, tools and data products to help support these decision-making processes. Design and implement field-based data collection approaches where necessary. Develop research proposals for external funding agencies to support the development of these tools and data products. Communicate the results of research in peer-reviewed publications and to both scientific and lay audiences.
(15%) Service:
Service to the institution, university, and discipline such as: support KGS efforts in the areas of technical service and communication and public information; interact with public, university, government, and industry; participate in in professional scientific and industrial organizations; serve on University and KGS committees and organizations as assigned or in response to opportunities; participate with other KGS personnel in professional and governmental organizations that deal with Kansas and US water resources; work with students and visiting scientists when it complements and enhances research programs.,We are looking for an experienced researcher to contribute to multiple projects related to agricultural water use practices in irrigated landscapes. Initial focal areas for this position will include: (i) advancing the use of remotely sensed Earth observation data (i.e., OpenET) to support farm and water management decision-making, and (ii) developing and applying coupled socio-hydrological modeling tools that can be used to quantify the impacts of different management strategies on water resources. This work will contribute to multiple externally funded projects from USDA, EDF, and NSF and include opportunities to develop new projects.
This position is based at the University of Kansas as part of the part of the HydroEcology of the Anthropocene Lab (HEAL) supervised by Sam Zipper (https://www.samzipper.com) in the Kansas Geological Survey and the Department of Geology.
Work Location: This is a remote position.
Salary, Employment Status, and Fringe Benefits: This position has an expected salary range of $75,000 to $80,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications. Other benefits include university staff privileges; up to 176 hours of paid vacation earned per year, 96 hours of sick leave earned per year, and nine paid holidays plus one discretionary day annually; group medical and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, and retirement program options.
Due to complex state employment laws, the University of Kansas may be unable to hire fully remote workers for this position outside of Kansas. Specifically, we cannot currently offer employment to candidates residing in the following states: California, Delaware, Idaho & Minnesota. We appreciate your understanding and invite interested individuals from eligible states to apply.