Desert Research Institute · 4 hours ago
Assistant Research Professor, Ecohydrologist
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior LevelThe Desert Research Institute (DRI) is a recognized world leader in basic and applied environmental research. They are seeking an Assistant Research Professor of Ecohydrology to support programs related to climate, water, and vegetation change, focusing on groundwater dependent ecosystems and surface-groundwater interactions. The role involves developing software for data analysis, writing research grants, and mentoring others in the field.
Environmental Services
No H1B
U.S. Citizen OnlyHiring Manager
Dana Trimble
Responsibilities
Support ongoing programs at DRI to develop, analyze, and identify key linkages between climate, water, and vegetation change across the western U.S. and other arid and semi-arid regions
Participate in writing competitive research grants, manuscripts, and mentoring
Support ongoing and new programs at DRI related to groundwater dependent ecosystems, surface and groundwater interactions, rangeland systems, water resource planning, and water use accounting in the western U.S. and other arid and semi-arid regions
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in Hydrology, Ecology, Engineering, or related field from an accredited institution
Expertise and strong evidence of advanced skills in satellite remote sensing, data science, and management of large spatiotemporal datasets
Strong evidence in using R and Python programming languages
Experience in developing and applying machine learning models
Advanced skills using GIS software (e.g. ArcGIS, QGIS, GDAL)
Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
Evidence of collaborative development or leading research proposals
Evidence of collaborative research and working in a group setting
Experience in leading projects and working to fulfill project goals and meet project deadlines
Ability to effectively summarize research findings to sponsors in the form of professional reports and presentations
Ability to lead and publish peer reviewed publications
U.S. Citizenship required per sponsor funding requirements
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check
Valid driver's license required or ability to obtain one by date of hire
Local and regional overnight travel
Field work to remote locations may be required
Preferred
Research focused on river systems, groundwater dependent ecosystems, surface and groundwater interactions, and rangelands
Use of satellite remote sensing and spatial climate data together within statistical frameworks
Evidence of working across scales from field-based ecohydrologic measurements to remotely sensed data analysis for quantitative analysis, modeling, and process understanding
Extensive experience using Google Earth Engine (JavaScript and Python APIs)
Evidence of strong leadership and mentorship skills
Evidence leading stakeholder engagement, outreach, and trainings on the application of research results using web applications and other software tools
Experience communicating and working directly with government agencies and non-profits
Experience developing web applications to visualize research results
Experience developing example and tutorial software (e.g., R Markdown, Jupyter Notebooks)
Experience using Google Cloud products, storage buckets, and Cloud Optimized Geotiffs (COGs)
Familiarity with the Climate Engine web application and APIs
Familiarity with the data needs of government agencies and non-profits for decision processes
Benefits
Health, dental, vision, life and long term disability insurance
19.25% retirement match
24 annual leave days
Beginning balance of 30 sick leave days
12 paid holidays
Educational benefits
The choice of three health insurance plans that can be supplemented with flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts
No state income tax
No social security deduction
Relocation assistance
Company
Desert Research Institute
Desert Research Institute (DRI) serves as the environmental research arm of the Nevada System of Higher Education.
Founded in 1959
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.05MKey Investors
Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation
2025-12-02Grant· $0.05M
Leadership Team
Vic Etyemezian
Vice President For Research
Recent News
2025-07-28
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