The Illinois State Water Survey is seeking a Survey Director who will provide strategic direction and overall administration for the Survey to administer research activities of the Survey by conceiving, recommending, implementing, directing, and participating in scientific research focused on the selected candidate’s area of study while contributing to the overall scientific mission of the Prairie Research Institute (PRI). This position will also hold a Principal Research Scientist job. This is an in-person position based in Champaign, Illinois. See website for details.
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Griffith Endowed Chair and SD Water Resources Institute Director Department of Agricultural & Biosystems Engineering South Dakota State University
The Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Department (ABED) at South Dakota State University (SDSU) excited to announce a new opening for the William Mibra Griffith and Byrne S. Griffith Endowed Chair in Agriculture and Water Resources and South Dakota Water Resources Institute Director. This role will be pivotal in shaping the trajectory of water-related research and outreach initiatives. The successful candidate will provide leadership and conduct research and outreach focused on water issues associated with agricultural production.
See posting for additional information: SE9438 Griffith Endowed Chair and SD WRI Director Position Announcement
Assistant Professor in Water Quality Management – Utah State University
The Department of Watershed Sciences at Utah State University (USU) invites applications for a full-time (12-month), tenure-track position as an Assistant Professor in water quality management. The position’s responsibilities will be distributed as follows: 60% extension, 30% teaching, and 10% university/professional service. The position will be based at USU’s main campus in Logan, Utah, with a start date of August 2025.
They are seeking candidates who will develop and lead a statewide extension program focused on water quality management and collaborate with diverse stakeholders. The position may also involve applied research in support of the extension program.
See posting for additional information: Assistant Professor in Water Quality in Logan, Utah | Careers at Logan Campus (icims.com)
Job Posting: TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE EXTENSION
Assistant Professor Position
As the largest comprehensive agriculture and life sciences program nationally, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies within the Texas A&M University System With over 5,000 employees, and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, the environment, and the economy of Texas and the nation through education, research, extension and service.
If your goal is the pursuit of excellence and your vision is to make a difference in this world, we invite you to explore our opportunities to discover what a career at Texas A&M AgriLife has to offer you.
Job Posting – University of Idaho – Irrigation Technology Specialist – Research Faculty
Job opening for an Extension Specialist in Irrigation at the University of Idaho. The successful candidate will fill a key role in helping managing water resources in a state that is #3 in irrigation water withdrawals in the nation (after CA and TX). Filling this position comes at an exciting time for water with two very recent hires that are tangential to this position (Evapotranspiration Hydrologist that replaced Dr. FAO 56, Rick Allen, and a new Water Resources Research Institute director). The position will be located in Kimberly, ID.
More details can be found here: https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/44665
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