Job Description

Position Location

Fort Collins, CO

Work Location

Position is fully in-office/in-person

Research Professional Position

Yes

Posting Number

202500457AP

Position Type

Admin Professional/ Research Professional

Classification Title

Resch Sci/Scholar I

Number of Vacancies

Work Hours/Week

40

Proposed Annual Salary Range

$75,000 - $95,000 Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Employee Benefits

Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.

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Desired Start Date

05/15/2025

Position End Date (if temporary)

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on

04/27/2025

Description of Work Unit

CSU hosts approximately 32,000 students in Fort Collins, Colorado, which is at the foot of the Rocky Mountains and 100 km north of Denver. Fort Collins has approximately 165,000 residents and is routinely recognized as one of the most desirable places to live in the USA. Fort Collins residents enjoy an excellent school system and expansive parks, natural areas, and trail systems. More information about Fort Collins and CSU can be obtained at and


The CEE Department at CSU is recognized both nationally and internationally for its research, education, and service and outreach programs and is ranked in the top 40 CEE programs in the USA. The CEE Department comprises 34 faculty, 7 research scientists/scholars, 15 research associates, and 10 administrative professionals. Our faculty are leaders in interdisciplinary research and education and collaborate with faculty in the Atmospheric Science Department, School of Global Environmental Sustainability, the Natural Resources Ecology Laboratory, and the Ecosystem Science and Sustainability Department, and with researchers around the world. Our water-related programs are designated a CSU Program of Research and Scholarly Excellence. Annual research expenditures by the CEE Department have averaged $14.2M since 2016, including interdisciplinary research and education programs like the NSF U-WIN Center, CLEAN Center, NSF InterFEWS, and the NIST Center for Risk-Based Community Resilience Planning. Additional information about the CEE Department can be found at .

Position Summary

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Colorado State University seeks a highly motivated Research Scientist to work under the supervision of Prof. Ryan Bailey. The Research Scientist will be responsible for constructing, calibrating, testing, and applying coupled surface-subsurface hydrologic models for estimating groundwater use and land subsidence in multiple regions of the world. These models will be used in conjunction with remotely sensed data to improve understanding of large-scale water budgets. The application should have experience with Python, Fortran, and hydrologic models such as MODFLOW, SWAT, and SWAT+. The Research Scientist will have access to state-of-the-art research facilities at Colorado State University and will get an opportunity to work alongside graduate students, postdocs, and other research scientists from various backgrounds and diverse cultural ethnicity.

Required Job Qualifications

• Applicants must hold a Ph.D. degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering, Hydrological Sciences, or a related field by the date of hire.
• Must have demonstrated competency in programming and coding and ability to handle and organize large datasets.
• Must have experience with constructing, calibrating, and applying hydrologic models such as MODFLOW, SWAT, SWAT+, etc.
• Must have demonstrated experience publishing high-impact, peer-reviewed scientific papers in the field of hydrologic modeling.

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Experience with SWAT-MODFLOW or SWAT+ with the gwflow module.
• Prior experience with estimating groundwater use.
• Demonstrated experience working in collaborative research settings.

Essential Duties

Job Duty Category

Research

Duty/Responsibility

• Construct hydrologic models in a timely fashion over large regions.
• Develop methodology to estimate models parameters.
• Perform uncertainty analysis and sensitivity analysis for each constructed model.
• Use hydrologic models to estimate water supply and the impact of groundwater pumping on land subsidence.
• Prepare and submit scientific publications.
• Prepare and present scholarly presentations.
• Participate in grant writing.

Percentage Of Time

80%

Job Duty Category

Supervision and management

Duty/Responsibility

• Supervision and training of research associates.
• Organize research meetings with collaborators.
• Coordinate the integration of data sources.
• Communicate with relevant agency personnel.

Percentage Of Time

20%

Application Details

Special Instructions to Applicants

Interested applicants must submit a cover letter which addresses how professional experiences align with identified required and preferred qualifications of the position, a current resume/CV, and the names, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of three (3) professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.


CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Conditions of Employment

Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)

Search Contact

Ryan T Bailey, [email protected]

EEO

Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

Job Tags

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