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The Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering at Iowa State University is seeking candidates for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position in Water Resources Engineering. The postdoc researcher will work primarily with Dr. Lu Liu on an EPA-funded research project on accelerating water reuse in small communities. The main duties include conducting modeling and data analytics with a focus on water reuse research, assisting community-based research, and disseminating results. There will be opportunities to mentor undergraduate and graduate students and contributing to writing grant proposals. The successful candidate will have excellent verbal and written communication skills and will be expected to communicate effectively to a variety of audiences. The appointment will be for one year with no extension.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Ph.D.

Preferred Qualifications:

Extensive experience with hydrologic modeling and data analytics

Demonstrated experience with project management

Experience or strong interest in social science approaches

Demonstrated experience in publishing peer-reviewed scientific papers in high quality journals

Strong communication skills, demonstrated through written publications and invited presentations

Experience or strong interest in communicating scientific information to the general public

Department Unit/Website:

https://www.ccee.iastate.edu/liugroup-human-env-research/

https://www.ccee.iastate.edu/

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To apply for this position, please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State Postdocs enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing Program

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About Iowa State University

Iowa State University is classified as a Carnegie Foundation Doctoral/Research University-Extensive, a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), and ranked by U.S. News and World Report as one of the top public universities in the nation. Over 36,000 students are enrolled and served by over 6,200 faculty and staff (see www.iastate.edu). Ames, Iowa is a progressive community of 60,000, located approximately 30 minutes north of Des Moines, and recently voted the best college town in the nation (see www.visitames.com). Iowa State University is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity and strongly encourages applications from all qualified applicants, including women, underrepresented minorities, and veterans. ISU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples, is dedicated to work-life balance through an array of policies, and is an NSF ADVANCE institution. Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status and will not be discriminated against.

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