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Postdoctoral Research and Teaching Associate in Hydrogeology

Earth Sciences, Syracuse University

Syracuse University’s Dept. of Earth Sciences seeks applicants for a postdoctoral research and

teaching associate position, with a disciplinary focus in hydrogeology. Research will involve the

integration of field work and computational modeling to understand hydrologic and

hydrogeologic systems. The position will be supervised by Prof. Laura Lautz. The research

associate will have the opportunity to work in collaboration with Prof. Lautz and colleagues on

ongoing and emerging research projects, including: hydrogeologic controls on methane

occurrence in shallow groundwater; stream-groundwater interactions and solute fate and

transport in urban and restored streams; and/or, remote sensing of environmental conditions

using unmanned aerial systems. The research associate will also teach two courses per year, one

in Hydrogeology during the Fall semester and the other an introductory course in Water & the

Environment in the Spring. We are seeking a recent PhD recipient interested in pursuing their

research, while also gaining mentored experience as a teacher and member of the Earth Sciences

department.

Ideal candidates will have a strong background in hydrogeology/hydrology, statistics, and

numerical methods; be comfortable working independently on challenging problems; and, seek

opportunities to engage undergraduate and graduate students in research and teaching.

Applicants must hold a PhD in Earth Sciences or a related field, with a specialization in physical

hydrology or hydrogeology, at the time of appointment. The initial 12-month full-time

appointment is renewable for up to 3 years, contingent on satisfactory progress in research and

instruction. The preferred start date is August 1

, 2017.

Interested candidates should email a cover letter, full CV, and contact information for 3

references to Laura Lautz (lklautz@syr.edu). The cover letter should state how the position is a

strong fit for the candidate’s research and career interests. Syracuse University is committed to

promoting an inclusive learning environment and seeks applications from a diverse pool of

candidates. For more information, contact Laura Lautz at lklautz@syr.edu.

Sample Postdoctoral Research And Teaching Associate Job Description Template