[ES_JOBS_NET] Hydrologist Position with USGS in Columbia, MO

[Elliott, Caroline M]

A great opportunity in interdisciplinary river research
The US Geological Survey, Columbia Environmental Research Center (CERC), is recruiting a term, GS7, GS-9 hydrologist to work with an interdisciplinary team of researchers on biophysical interactions in rivers. The position is in the River Studies Branch (https://www.usgs.gov/centers/columbia-environmental-research-center/science/river-studies), an interdisciplinary team engaged in research to inform river management and restoration decisions. CERC is in Columbia, MO, a vibrant city of about 120,000 residents. Columbia is home to the University of Missouri and has a vibrant local arts scene and opportunities for outdoor recreation.
This position will emphasize field- and laboratory-based studies studies evaluating habitat requirements of native mussels, biomechanics of larval fish transport, and environmental eDNA transport in rivers. Field areas include streams of the Ozark Plateaus and large rivers of the Midwest (Missouri, Mississippi, Platte, Yellowstone). Laboratory-based studies will take place in a new racetrack style flume designed to provide quantifiable hydraulic conditions in a lotic environment (https://www.usgs.gov/centers/columbia-environmental-research-center/science/cerc-eco-flume). Flume experiments will focus on transport phenomena in rivers and biophysical interactions between organisms (mussels, fish) and their hydraulic habitat. Individuals with skills in computational modeling, python, GIS, hydroacoustics, and applied aquatic ecology are encouraged to apply.
The job application window will be open January 3 through January 18 and is available here:
USAJOBS - Job Announcement<https://www.usajobs.gov/job/768530800>
Applicants are highly encouraged to use USAJOBS Resume Builder to ensure all required information is included in your Resume.  Application questions should be directed to USAJOBS. Position questions can be directed to Carrie Elliott (celliott at usgs.gov<mailto:celliott at usgs.gov>) or Brandon Sansom (bsansom at usgs.gov<mailto:bsansom at usgs.gov>).


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Carrie Elliott  (she/her)
Geologist
United States Geological Survey CERC
4200 New Haven Rd
Columbia, MO 65201
573.441.2951 office
573.489.5816 cell
email: celliott at usgs.gov<mailto:celliott at usgs.gov>


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