Sr. Research Scientist

The Ohio State University

Columbus, Ohio, US
Hybrid
Hydrologic transport processes
Legacy phosphorus dynamics
Agricultural systems modeling
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
  • Agricultural systems modeling
  • Field experimentation
  • Numerical modeling
  • Data-driven approaches

Nice-to-have

  • Scientific creativity and independence
  • Collaborative partnerships
  • Interdisciplinary teams

Key Requirements

  • PhD in related field
  • 5+ years research experience post-PhD
  • Proficiency in Python, R, or MATLAB
  • Experience with hydrologic modeling frameworks

Work Rights

Not specified

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