Postdoctoral Researcher - NRCS

* Lead USDA-NRCS funded project* Assist the principal investigator in ongoing research projects (experimental and modeling) related to hydrology, flood, drought, soil erosion and field experiments* Assist with the spatial data downscaling, prediction, evaluation, and impacts of land use/cover changes on eco-hydrologic processes, irrigation, and nutrient best management practices for sustainable use of natural resources.* Provide leadership and participation in in-situ data collection and analysis for modeling.* Assist in writing research reports, manuscripts, and grants, and present results at scientific meetings.* Performs other duties as assigned.* Experience in hydrological modeling, flood modeling, GIS, carbon, and crop modeling* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.* Strong quantitative and programming experience in R, Python, C, C++ and/or comparable languages.* Strong numerical modeling and analytical and statistical skills.* Strong interest in working with multidisciplinary teams.* A Ph.D. in earth science, geography, eco-hydrology, civil engineering, geosciences, agricultural engineering, or any other relevant academic field emphasizing remote sensing, carbon dynamics, climate change eco-hydrology.* No prior experience required.* A Ph.D. in earth science, eco-hydrology, civil engineering, geosciences, agricultural engineering, or any other relevant academic field emphasizing carbon dynamics, climate change eco-hydrology and its impact assessment, and natural resource management.* 1-3 years of related work experience.* Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML).* Considerable experience in hydrology, flood-drought analysis, carbon dynamics, climate change, spatial data analysis, laboratory analytical techniques, field research design, and project implementations at different scales (field and watershed).* Interested in hydrology/flood modeling, carbon modeling, and crop modeling.* Strong record of peer-reviewed publications and experience preparing grant proposals.* Able to work with and train undergraduate and graduate students.**Background Check Requirements:** For more than 140 years, Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) has been igniting passion in its students. With an established reputation for producing engineers, nurses, and educators, PVAMU offers baccalaureate degrees, master’s degrees, and doctoral degree programs through nine colleges and schools. The University has an enrollment of more than 8,500 students. Designated an institution of “the first class” in the Texas Constitution, PVAMU is the second-oldest public institution of higher education in the state and a member of The Texas A&M University System. The University is dedicated to fulfilling its land-grant mission of achieving excellence in teaching, research, and service. PVAMU is conveniently located near the rapidly growing residential and commercial area known as the Northwest Houston Corridor. The developing Northwest Houston Corridor offers newly developed suburban communities, a variety of shopping and dining near the Houston Premium Outlets and is a short, 35-minute commute into downtown Houston. #J-18808-Ljbffr Prairie View A&M University