Postdoc and Graduate Student Positions involving Ecohydrology at the Food, Water, Energy, and Environmental Nexus - Univ of Wisconsin

[David K]

🌿Seeking Ecohydrology Graduate Students and/or Postdoctoral Research Scholars for Exciting Research Opportunity!

 

Join the Loheide Ecohydrology Lab at the University of Wisconsin - Madison's Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering as a Graduate Student/Post-doc specializing in Ecohydrology at the Food, Water, Energy, and Environmental Nexus.  This project will explore the potential for agrivoltics (integration of grazing within photovoltaic arrays), managed aquifer recharge, and managed tile drainage to leverage synergistic opportunities for enhancing a suite of ecosystem services including provisioning of food, water, and energy; regulating heat island effects; carbon sequestration; supporting soil quality; supporting biodiversity; providing habitat terrestrial (pollinator) and aquatic (fisheries) environments. Your work will contribute to the development of sustainable water resource management strategies that ensure the balance of food production, water availability, energy consumption, and environmental preservation. We are looking for 2-3 enthusiastic individuals to contribute to cutting-edge research that includes numerical modeling and/or fieldwork.

 

📚 Your Responsibilities:

 

As a valued member of our research team, you will:

 

Conduct numerical modeling to simulate hydrological processes and analyze data to unravel complex ecohydrological interactions in agricultural and natural landscapes.

Design and execute fieldwork experiments to monitor hydrologic processes (soil moisture movement, runoff, infiltration, root water uptake, and groundwater recharge) and vegetative response (vegetation growth, photosynthesis, stomatal response) in the newly developed Kegonsa Agrovoltaics Research Campus and other control sites.

Collaborate with interdisciplinary team including experts in agronomy, hydrology, meteorology, ecology, and social sciences; stakeholders, and local communities to gain insights and ensure practical application of research findings.

Publish your work in high profile scientific journals and present findings at conferences, contributing to the academic community.

 

💡 Qualifications:

 

For graduate student starting in Spring or Fall 2024: Master's or Ph.D. student enrolled in a related program (Civil and Environmental Engineering, Geological Engineering, Freshwater and Marine Sciences).  For Post-doctoral researcher starting when available: PhD degree in Hydrology, Civil Engineering, Geoscience or related fields.

Strong background in hydrology, ecohydrology, or related disciplines, with experience or interest in numerical modeling of groundwater/soil moisture movement. Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in scientific research (such as Python, MATLAB, Fortran or R).

Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in research projects.

Excellent communication skills and a passion for bridging scientific knowledge with practical solutions.

 

📧 How to Apply:

To apply for this position, please send your application materials as a single PDF document to loh...@wisc.edu. Please include "Ecohydrology Graduate Student (or Postdoc) Application" in the subject line.

Please submit:

A cover letter highlighting your interest in ecohydrology and explaining how your background aligns with the project.

A detailed resume or CV outlining your academic background, research experience, and technical skills.

Unofficial transcripts.

Contact information for three professional references.

 

 

🌍 Join us in shaping a sustainable future at the food, water, energy, and environmental nexus! Apply today and be part of our research team at the University of Wisconsin - Madison. Together, we can make a real difference in our world. 

 

Please contact Steve Loheide at loh...@wisc.edu with any questions.

 

 

Best,

Steve 

 

Steven Loheide
Distinguished Professor of Water Resources Engineering

Civil and Environmental Engineering
1261C Engineering Hall
Phone: 608/265-5277
1415 Engineering Drive
Madison, WI 53706
E-mail: loh...@wisc.edu