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County of Monterey

Water Resources Engineer

Salinas, CA · On-site

$84K - $116K/yr

... research, planning, design, construction, operation and maintenance of flood control and water ... Water Resources Engineer THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE Will have a proven track record demonstrating the ...

WSP

Senior Water Resources Engineer

Tampa, FL

Perform professional water resources engineering work and conduct investigations, analysis, and ... Research environmental databases regarding historical property land uses. * Prepare data and ...

WSP

Senior Water Resources Engineer

Tampa, FL · On-site

Perform professional water resources engineering work and conduct investigations, analysis, and ... Research environmental databases regarding historical property land uses. * Prepare data and ...

Bouldercolorado

Water Resources Technician

Boulder, CO · On-site

$20.25 - $27.75/hr

Assists Water Resources Senior Program Manager with various research projects or programmatic updates. * Knows and complies with all policies, including safety best practices. * Reports all accidents ...

City of Hayward

Water Resources Planner

Hayward, CA · On-site

$122K - $148K/yr

Plan, research and prepare complex technical and administrative reports and recommendations on water resources planning issues. Develop and maintain social media and website information and prepare ...

City of Riverside

WATER RESOURCES ANALYST

Riverside, CA

$103K - $125K/yr

The Water Resources Analyst is to conduct research and prepare technical reports and research papers and to do related work as required. Work Performed Typical duties may include, but are not limited ...

Wood Plc

Water Resources Engineer

Boston, MA · Remote

$85K - $117K/yr

Prepare project reports including engineering calculations, planning, and drafting technical engineering reports, research, and data entry; and * Work with a team of Water Resources Engineers and GIS ...

City of Riverside, CA

WATER RESOURCES ANALYST

Riverside, CA · On-site

$103K - $125K/yr

The Water Resources Analyst is to conduct research and prepare technical reports and research papers and to do related work as required. Work Performed Typical duties may include, but are not limited ...

Wood Plc

Water Resources Engineer

Tampa, FL · Remote

$74K - $102K/yr

Prepare project reports including engineering calculations, planning, and drafting technical engineering reports, research, and data entry; and * Work with a team of Water Resources Engineers and GIS ...

Wood Plc

Water Resources Engineer

Miami Lakes, FL · Remote

$71K - $97K/yr

Prepare project reports including engineering calculations, planning, and drafting technical engineering reports, research, and data entry; and * Work with a team of Water Resources Engineers and GIS ...

Wood Plc

Water Resources Engineer

Portland, ME · Remote

$80K - $110K/yr

Prepare project reports including engineering calculations, planning, and drafting technical engineering reports, research, and data entry; and * Work with a team of Water Resources Engineers and GIS ...

Wood Plc

Water Resources Engineer

Kennesaw, GA · Remote

$73K - $99K/yr

Prepare project reports including engineering calculations, planning, and drafting technical engineering reports, research, and data entry; and * Work with a team of Water Resources Engineers and GIS ...

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Research Scientist I, Hydrogeology

Research Scientist I, Hydrogeology

University of Idaho

Moscow, ID • On-site

$90K/yr

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago

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Position Details
Position Information
Internal Posting?
Posting Number
SP005330P
Position Title
Research Scientist I, Hydrogeology
Division/College
College of Agricultural & Life Sciences
Department
IWRRI
Location
Boise
Posting Context Statement
We invite applications from collaborative and innovative researchers committed to interdisciplinary approaches in water science and management. We are seeking a Research Scientist with expertise in hydrogeology and numerical groundwater flow modeling (including Modflow) with interests in co-production of research with a wide range of stakeholders and partners. This position is housed in IWRRI and is a non-tenure track research appointment with no formal teaching responsibilities.
Position Overview
Serves as an independent researcher, or a collaborator on a multi-scholar research initiative. May have lead responsibility for discrete components of a larger project under the general direction of a senior or principal researcher.
Duties may include:
  • Perform complex scientific analyses
  • Adjust experimental designs as necessary based on experimental data analysis
  • Direct the development of recommendations for project solutions
  • Perform peer review of scientific projects, studies, or applications and making recommendations
  • Prepare peer reviewed publications or presentations
  • Resolve complex project specific technical and regulatory issues
  • Establish work priorities and performance standards, hiring, training, evaluating staff, assigning, and reviewing work
  • May be responsible for technical project management to include developing the scope of work, budgeting, scheduling, reporting, implementing field projects, and approving scientific documents
  • Other duties as assigned

Unit URL
https://iwrri.uidaho.edu/
Position Qualifications
Required Experience
  • Three years of research experience related to the domain of this position

Required Education
  • Doctoral Degree in Hydrogeology, Hydrology, Engineering, Environmental Science or other related discipline; Master's Degree plus an additional two years of research experience (5 years total) may be substituted for a Ph.D.

Required Other
  • None

Additional Preferred
  • Demonstrated expertise in hydrogeology, numerical groundwater flow modeling and experience developing MODFLOW models for groundwater systems
  • Two years of experience beyond PhD, or MS with 4 years' experience
  • Technical proficiency with quantitative data analytics and workflows (e.g. R, Python, GIS, Modflow, GitHub)
  • Experience with experimental design and complex data analysis
  • Demonstrating ability to work independently
  • Experience conducting research across multiple disciplines and a record of success working effectively in collaborative, cross-disciplinary teams
  • Strong written and oral communication skills, including peer-reviewed journals and experience communicating with non-academic audiences
  • Record of 2 or more lead-author publications in peer-reviewed journals

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
  • None

Degree Requirement
Listed degree qualification is required at time of application
Posting Information
FLSA Status
Exempt
Employee Category
Exempt
Pay Range
$90,000 annually or higher, commensurate with experience
Type of Appointment
Fiscal Year
FTE
1.0
Full Time/Part Time
Full Time
Funding
This position is contingent upon the continuation of work and/or funding.
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy.
Yes
Posting Date
06/22/2026
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applications received by July 29, 2026, will receive first consideration.
Along with your online application, please provide:
  • CV including contact information for 3 professional references
  • 1-page Cover Letter describing your research interests, how you meet the required and preferred qualifications and how you envision contributing to the applied research mission of IWRRI
  • A 1 paragraph response to the following questions: (upload as PDF to Other Document 1 field)
    • Please describe your experience developing a hydrogeologic model. In your response, outline the assumptions you typically make, the data sources you rely on, and the tools or software you use.

The Idaho Water Resources Research Institute (IWRRI) is one of the nation's 54 water research and technology centers. IWRRI coordinates research to support the water resource needs of the state of Idaho, the northwest region, and the nation. IWRRI also facilitates and develops innovative education and outreach programs that provide research-generated information to water managers, agency research scientists, and the public at large. IWRRI scientists conduct community-identified actionable water research with the opportunity to expand their research agenda by securing extramural competitive grants.
For questions, please contact:
Kendra Kaiser
Idaho Water Resources Research Institute
Email: kkaiser@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 is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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