Research Specialist or Research Associate

Education Requirement Research Specialist

• Master’s degree in geology, engineering, water resources, or a closely related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience.  

Required Qualifications Research Specialist

• At least 5 years of experience collecting, analyzing and reporting field data on hydrogeology, water resources and water quality. 
• Demonstrated proficiency and at least 5 years of experience with computer software applications and/or other geologic related databases. 
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work with others in a research environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel in surrounding geographic area; and hold a valid driver’s license, plus A valid driver’s license is required and continued compliance with the standards of the University Driving Policy. (University of Iowa Operations Manual Part V, Chapter 19).  

Desired Qualifications Research Specialist

• PhD degree in geology, engineering, water resources, or a closely related discipline is highly desirable. 
• Work experience within a geological agency at the state or federal level, or experience conducting hydrogeological, water resources and water quality research within consulting engineering environment. 
• Specific familiarity/experience with groundwater and hydrologic modeling such as Visual MODFLOW, AquiferTest, R statistical software, others. 

Education Requirement Research Associate

• Bachelor’s degree in geology, engineering, water resources, or a closely related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Qualifications Research Associate

• At least 2 years of experience collecting, analyzing and reporting field data on hydrogeology, water resources and water quality .
• Demonstrated proficiency and at least 2 years of experience with computer software applications and/or other geologic related databases.
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work with others in a research environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Ability to travel in surrounding geographic area; and hold a valid driver’s license, plus A valid driver’s license is required and continued compliance with the standards of the University Driving Policy.  (University of Iowa Operations Manual Part V, Chapter 19).

Desired Qualifications Research Associate

• Master’s degree in geology, engineering, water resources, or a closely related discipline is highly desirable.
• Work experience within a geological agency at the state or federal level, or experience conducting hydrogeological, water resources and water quality research within consulting engineering environment. 
• Specific familiarity/experience with groundwater and hydrologic modeling such as Visual MODFLOW, AquiferTest, R statistical software, others. 

Application Details

In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• The College of Engineering intends to hire for one position at either the Research Specialist or Research Associate classification based on the qualifications of the successful candidate. Please indicate in your cover letter the position you wish to be considered for or indicate both.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background and credential check. 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. 

For questions, contact Alex Schutman at Alex-Schutman@uiowa.edu

Benefits Highlights

Regular salaried position. Located in Iowa City, Iowa.
Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.
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