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Center for Public Partnerships & Research · 2 days ago

Postdoctoral Researcher – AEM

Topeka Metropolitan Area

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$60K/yr - $65K/yr

The Center for Public Partnerships & Research is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to analyze and interpret Airborne Electromagnetic (AEM) Survey Data. The role involves working with AEM data to enhance understanding of groundwater management in the High Plains aquifer and requires strong technical skills in data modeling and analysis.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

Analyze and interpret data collected through AEM surveys of the three groundwater management districts in western Kansas

The three major areas of work will be 1) the inversion of the AEM data to resistivity, 2) the identification of the aquifer bottom from the AEM resistivity values, and 3) the transformation of the AEM resistivities to lithology

In all cases, estimates of the uncertainty in the final results will be needed so that the stakeholder community can better understand the confidence we have in those results

Disseminate findings through conference presentations and peer-reviewed publications

It is expected that the individual will play a leading role in preparation of presentations and publications based on the analyses and interpretations of the AEM surveys

Qualification

Ph.D. in hydrogeophysicsAEM survey data analysisForwardInverse modelingAEM modeling softwareData analysis in R/PythonSedimentological principlesWritten communicationTeam collaboration

Required

Ph.D. in a discipline related to hydrogeophysics

Prior experience demonstrating a solid theoretical understanding of the physical principles governing AEM survey responses as indicated in application materials

Experience working with physically based forward and inverse modeling of time-domain AEM data as indicated in application materials

Experience working both independently and collaboratively as indicated in application materials

Strong written communication skills as evidenced by application material, to include peer-reviewed publications and project reports

Preferred

Experience with AEM modeling software as indicated in application materials

Experience with data analysis in R and/or Python as indicated in application materials

Experience working with AEM surveys of unconsolidated aquifers as indicated in application materials

Experience with sedimentological principles governing aquifer structure as indicated in application materials

Experience working with multidisciplinary teams on aquifer characterization projects as indicated in application materials

Benefits

University staff privileges

Up to 176 hours of paid vacation earned per year

96 hours of sick leave earned per year

Nine paid holidays plus one discretionary day annually

Group medical and dental insurance

Life and disability insurance

Retirement program options

Company

Center for Public Partnerships & Research

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