Sr. Research Scientist

The Ohio State University

Columbus, Ohio, US
Hybrid
Hydrologic transport processes
Legacy phosphorus dynamics
Engineered drainage networks
Provide scientific leadership in a research program focused on hydrologic transport processes, transit time distributions (TTDs), and legacy phosphorus (P) dynamics in tile-drained and ditch-drained agricultural systems

Job Summary

  • Provide scientific leadership in a research program focused on hydrologic transport processes, transit time distributions (TTDs), and legacy phosphorus (P) dynamics in tile-drained and ditch-drained agricultural systems.
  • Advance fundamental and applied understanding of how engineered drainage networks alter hydrologic flow paths, water residence times, and nutrient transport across field to watershed scales.
  • Shape research priorities, lead proposal development, secure extramural funding, and build collaborative partnerships with academic institutions, agencies, and stakeholders.

Matching Summary

Provide scientific leadership in a research program focused on hydrologic transport processes, transit time distributions (TTDs), and legacy phosphorus (P) dynamics in tile-drained and ditch-drained agricultural systems.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • hydrologic transport processes
  • legacy phosphorus dynamics
  • engineered drainage networks
  • novel modeling and analytical frameworks
  • integrating field experimentation
  • numerical modeling
  • data-driven approaches

Nice-to-have

  • scientific creativity and independence
  • collaborative partnerships
  • shaping research priorities
  • securing extramural funding

Key Requirements

  • PhD in Agricultural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Hydrology, or related field
  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant research experience beyond doctoral degree
  • Demonstrated record of independent research
  • Experience with hydrologic and/or water quality modeling frameworks
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or MATLAB

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Not specified

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