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Griffith Endowed Chair and SD Water Resources Institute Director

South Dakota State University (SDSU)

Location

Brookings, South Dakota

Type

Full-Time, 12-month

Salary Range

Commensurate with Qualifications

The Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Department seeks a scientific leader for the William Mibra Griffith and Byrne S. Griffith Endowed Chair position to enhance the region's water resources sector through research, extension, and administrative leadership of the Water Resources Institute.

Required Qualifications:

  • Ph.D. in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering or related field
  • Distinguished record of outreach, research, and scholarship
  • Leadership experience and ability to develop research programs
  • Valid driver's license or ability to obtain within 30 days

Application deadline: Open Until Filled

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Assistant Professor in Groundwater Hydrology

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)

Location

Los Angeles, California

Type

Full-Time, Tenure-Track

Salary Range

$115,000 - $130,000

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering seeks an assistant professor specializing in groundwater hydrology. The ideal candidate will focus on sustainable groundwater management, addressing challenges in water resources, climate change impacts, and environmental protection.

Required Qualifications:

  • Ph.D. in Civil Engineering or related fields
  • Expertise in groundwater hydrology and sustainable management
  • Record of excellence in teaching and research
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Application deadline: June 30, 2025

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Assistant Professor of Groundwater Hydrology

University of California, Davis (UCD)

Location

Davis, California

Type

Full-Time, 9-month, Tenure-Track

Salary Range

$102,200 - $125,400

The Department of Land, Air and Water Resources at UC Davis seeks a groundwater hydrologist focusing on sustainable groundwater management, water resources, climate change impacts, and environmental protection. The position includes research, teaching, and service responsibilities in support of the mission of the UC Davis Agricultural Experiment Station.

Required Qualifications:

  • Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Hydrology, Earth Sciences, Engineering, or related field
  • Research expertise in groundwater hydrology
  • Strong commitment to teaching excellence and mentoring
  • Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Application deadline: April 30, 2025

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Cooperative Extension Area Irrigation Advisor

University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR)

Location

Parlier, California

Type

Full-Time

Salary Range

$85,600 - $105,200

Multi-county extension education and applied research position focusing on optimizing irrigation practices, maximizing net farm income, and conserving natural resources in Tulare, Fresno, Kings and Madera counties. Based at Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center (KARE).

Required Qualifications:

  • Master's degree in irrigation science, agricultural engineering, or related field
  • Valid California Driver's License
  • Excellence in written and oral communication
  • Demonstrated ability for collaborative teamwork

Application deadline: Open Until Filled

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