[ES_JOBS_NET] Identification of Streamflow Duration Indicators, US EPA, Cincinnati, OH

[Christine Wiedinmyer]

https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/EPA-ORD-NERL-SED-2019-08

 

Organization

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Reference Code

EPA-ORD-NERL-SED-2019-08

How to Apply

A complete application consists of:

*	An application
*	Transcript(s) - For this opportunity, an unofficial transcript or
copy of the student academic records printed by the applicant or by academic
advisors from internal institution systems may be submitted. All transcripts
must be in English or include an official English translation. Click
<http://orise.orau.gov/sepreview/transcripts.html> here for detailed
information about acceptable transcripts.
*	A current resume/CV, including academic history, employment history,
relevant experiences, and publication list
*	Two educational or professional recommendations

All documents must be in English or include an official English translation.

If you have questions, send an email to  <mailto:EPArpp at orau.org>
EPArpp at orau.org.  Please include the reference code for this opportunity in
your email.

Application Deadline

9/11/2019 3:00:00 PM Eastern Time Zone

Description

*Applications will be reviewed on a rolling-basis.

A research opportunity is available at the Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA), Office of Research and Development (ORD), National Exposure Research
Laboratory (NERL), Systems Exposure Division (SED) in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Despite flow permanence being a fundamental characteristic governing
ecological structure and function of streams, hydrological data to classify
streams by flow permanence is limited spatially and temporally. The use of
physical and biological features (indicators) that reflect the typical
duration of flow is one approach to classify streams by their flow
permanence where continuous hydrological data is lacking. The research
participant may collaborate with a team of EPA scientists in using a
national physical and biological dataset to inform possible measures to
guide the development of rapid streamflow duration assessment methods
(SDAMs) tailored for different regions of the country. The research
participant's research may include synthesizing existing literature on
physical, chemical and biological features of streams and their
relationships to flow regime. The research participants will be trained on
the creation of documents and databases that expedite development of
regional SDAMs through use of statistical analyses of existing datasets and
detailing a robust approach to interpret flow permanence through physical
and biological indicators.

The research participant will gain knowledge of how the EPA scientists
interacts within the federal government and with relevant stakeholders on
issues related to water body classification and assessment.

The research participant may interact with ORD scientists and their
collaborators from a broad range of disciplines and research topics. The
reserch participant may be included in efforts to develop novel technology
and other tools used to assess, protect, and restore environments.

This research project may contribute research, development, and
demonstration of innovative technologies and approaches that improve the
mapping of aquatic resources to support regulatory and non-regulatory needs.
The research project supports ORD 's Safe and Sustainable Water Resources
National Research Program.

The mentor for this opportunity is Dr. Ken Fritz (
<mailto:fritz.ken at epa.gov> fritz.ken at epa.gov).

Anticipated Appointment Start Date: October 1, 2019

This program, administered by ORAU through its contract with the U.S.
Department of Energy (DOE) to manage the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and
Education (ORISE), was established through an interagency agreement between
DOE and EPA. The initial appointment is for one year, but may be renewed
upon recommendation of EPA and is contingent on the availability of funds.
The participant will receive a monthly stipend commensurate with educational
level and experience. Proof of health insurance is required for
participation in this program. The appointment is full-time at EPA in the
Cincinnati, Ohio, area. Participants do not become employees of EPA, DOE or
the program administrator, and there are no employment-related benefits. 

Qualifications

The qualified candidate should be have received a master's or doctoral
degree in one of the relevant fields, or be currently pursuing one of the
degrees and will reach completion by the start date of the appointment.
Degree must have been received within five years of the appointment start
date.

Preferred skills:

*	Strong statistical analysis skills, including machine learning,
multivariate analysis, and detection ecological thresholds
*	Experience with large biotic community and environmental datasets
*	Knowledge or practical experience with the ecology and/or hydrology
of rivers and streams (including intermittent and ephemeral)
*	Strong written and oral communication skills, and ability to
comfortably interact with small and large groups of stakeholders

Eligibility Requirements

*	Degree: Master's Degree or Doctoral Degree received within the last
60 months or anticipated to be received by 10/1/2019 11:59:00 PM.
*	Discipline(s):

*	Earth and Geosciences ( <https://www.zintellect.com/> 23 )
*	Engineering ( <https://www.zintellect.com/> 27 )
*	Environmental and Marine Sciences ( <https://www.zintellect.com/> 13
)
*	Life Health and Medical Sciences ( <https://www.zintellect.com/> 47
)
*	Mathematics and Statistics ( <https://www.zintellect.com/> 11 )
*	Other Physical Sciences ( <https://www.zintellect.com/> 1 )
*	Social and Behavioral Sciences ( <https://www.zintellect.com/> 1 )

 

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