[ES_JOBS_NET] Hydrogeologist - Assistant Research Scientist OR Post-Doctoral Fellow - Reno, NV

[Rachael Solano]

The Desert Research Institute's (DRI's) Division of Hydrologic Sciences, in Reno, NV, is seeking an innovative scientist with expertise in the general areas of hydrology, geology, and geochemistry. The successful candidate will contribute their expertise on a project studying northern Nevadans' exposure to harmful environmental contaminates as part of a newly funded National Institute of Health (NIH) R01 research project to examine the genetic links between cancer and environmental carcinogens in the form of arsenic and naturally occurring asbestos. The successful candidate must have a strong background in hydrology (groundwater/surface), geology, and excellent data management skills. Candidates that have past experience performing field based hydrologic and geologic studies are strongly encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will contribute to a growing range of new programs at DRI focused on understanding the role the environment plays in influencing human health. As a post-doctoral fellow, individuals will have the opportunity to serve as a lead investigator on future projects related to new environmental-health programs at DRI.

Required Qualifications:

  *   MSc or Ph.D. with a focus on hydrology, geology, geochemistry or environmental resource engineering from an accredited institution, with a strong interdisciplinary background;
  *   Field-based and/or other applied experience collecting and cataloging aqueous and/or geologic samples;
  *   Experience with management and organization of hydrologic, geologic, and/or geochemical datasets;
  *   Able to work extended hours in the field (in remote locations) and drive off road using 4x4 vehicles;
  *   Able to carry field equipment and rock/water samples (up to 40 lbs.) across variable terrain;
  *   Ability to work independently to fulfill project goals and meet project deadlines;
  *   Effective verbal and written skills;
  *   Effective interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to communicate to the public.

Preferred Qualifications:
MS or PhD: Assistant Research Scientist

  *   Experience conducting aqueous and/or rock geochemical analyses;

  *   Familiarity with GIS;
  *   Skills in statistical analysis;
  *   Able to work collegially in a group setting.

PhD: Post-Doctoral Fellow (Including above qualifications)

  *   Well-established knowledge of geologic and hydrological processes from local to regional scales;
  *   Ability to design, set up, and implement novel field and laboratory experiments;
  *   Experience with statistical analysis of hydrologic, geologic, or geochemical datasets;
  *   Demonstrated ability to develop oral/poster presentations and write peer-reviewed papers with limited supervision;
  *   Ability to participate in the development of research proposals.

Conditions of Employment
Work in remote field locations in northern Nevada, for days at a time; work a variable schedule depending on the program needs.

To see all of the position detail and to apply, please click the following link: https://nshe.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/DRI-External/job/DRI---Reno-NV/Assistant-Research-Scientist--Hydrogeologist-OR-Post-Doctoral-Fellow--Hydrogeologist_R0120596
Visit http://www.dri.edu/ to learn more about DRI!

Thanks,

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Rachael Solano, MBA, PHR
Human Resources Coordinator
Desert Research Institute (DRI)
Rachael.solano at dri.edu<mailto:Rachael.solano at dri.edu>
775.673.7319 (Reno Campus)



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