Sign upLog in

Research Scientist I, Hydrogeology

University of Idaho

Boise, ID

Apply
JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Agricultural Science, Analysis Skills, Biology, Budgeting, Communication Skills, Data Analysis, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Establish Priorities, Experiment Design, Funding, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), GitHub, Groundwater Modeling System (GMS), Hydrogeology, Hydrology, MODFLOW, Numerical Groundwater Modeling, Performance Reviews, Physical Demands, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Project Development, Project/Program Management, Publications, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Quantitative Analysis, R Programming Language, Regulations, Research Skills, Scientific Publications, Scientific Research, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Training/Teaching, Workflow Analysis, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Boise, ID
POSTED
10 days ago
This job was posted by https://idahoworks.gov : For more information, please see: https://idahoworks.gov/jobs/2559664 ![](https://jobelephant.com/banners/5170.gif) r r**Research Scientist I, Hydrogeology** r r**Posting Number:** SP005330P r**Division/College:** College of Agricultural & Life Sciences r**Department:** IWRRI r**Location:** Boise r r**Posting Context Statement:** r 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. rr**Position Overview:** r 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 rr**Required Experience:** r - Three years of research experience related to the domain of this position rr**Required Education:** r - Doctoral Degree in Hydrogeology, Hydrology, Engineering, Environmental Science or other related discipline; Masters Degree plus an additional two years of research experience (5 years total) may be substituted for a Ph.D. rr**Required Other:** r - None rr**Additional Preferred:** r - 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 rr**Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:** r - None rr**Degree Requirement:** rListed degree qualification is required at time of application rr**FLSA Status:** Exempt r**Employee Category:** Exempt r**Pay Range:** \$90,000 annually or higher, commensurate with experience r**Type of Appointment:** Fiscal Year r**FTE:** 1.0 r**Full Time/Part Time:** Full Time r**Funding:** This position is contingent upon the continuation of work and/or funding. r**A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy:** No r **Posting Date:** 06/22/2026 r**Closing Date:** r**Open Until Filled:** Yes r**Special Instructions to Applicants:** Applications received by July 23, 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 nations 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

About the Company

U

University of Idaho