Post-Doctoral Research Associate - IWH

Post-Doctoral Research Associate - IWH

Job ID: 305594

Location: Georgia Southern - Savannah

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most
comprehensive center of higher learning south of Atlanta, and one
of the most dynamic public universities in the Southeast.

Founded in 1906, Georgia Southern has grown from a
single-purpose college into a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution with
149 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral
levels, serving 31,600 students from all 50 states, Washington
D.C., Puerto Rico and more than 100 nations.

Four distinct campuses extend Georgia Southern's reach across
the region: a 900-acre quintessential college campus in Statesboro,
anchored by Georgian-style red-brick buildings set among oaks and
pines; the Armstrong Campus in Savannah, minutes from historic
downtown and a short drive from the beaches of Tybee Island; a
modern, purpose-built facility in Hinesville serving local and
military-affiliated students; and the East Georgia Campus in
Swainsboro, an outdoor oasis nestled on a 385-acre pine forest,
offering expanded pathways to higher education for students across
southeast Georgia.

Through ten colleges, the Allen E. Paulson College of
Engineering and Computing, the College of Arts and Humanities, the
College of Behavioral and Social Sciences, the College of
Education, the College of Science and Mathematics, the Jack N.
Averitt College of Graduate Studies, the Jiann-Ping Hsu College of
Public Health, the Parker College of Business, the Waters College
of Health Professions and University College, Georgia Southern
delivers academic programs backed by real-world experience,
research with regional and national impact, and a faculty committed
to helping every student go further than they thought possible.

Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Commission on Colleges and holding specialized accreditation across
its professional programs, Georgia Southern prepares graduates who
are ready to lead, contribute and soar beyond, in Georgia, across
the nation and around the world.

For more information, visit GeorgiaSouthern.edu.

Location
Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA

Department Information
Institute for Water and Health

Job Summary

The Institute for Water and Health (IWH) at Georgia Southern
University seeks a motivated postdoctoral researcher to support
groundwater modeling and hydrogeology in ongoing projects across
Southeast Georgia. The successful candidate will lead groundwater
research projects focused on coastal aquifers and saltwater
intrusion.

The position combines numerical groundwater modeling, field
monitoring of well water levels and salinity, and data science to
understand how aquifers respond to pumping, sea level, and climate.
The postdoc will also conduct solute fate and transport modeling,
publish results, and communicate findings to agencies and
stakeholders.

This position is time limited and 100%
sponsored-funded; therefore, continued employment is contingent
upon availability of grant or contract funding.

Responsibilities

• Design, install, and maintain a field well-level monitoring

network, including pressure transducers, data loggers, and manual
water-level and specific conductance measurements

• Develop, calibrate, and apply numerical groundwater flow models

(e.g., MODFLOW 6) to evaluate aquifer conditions and water
resources

• Develop variable-density models (e.g., SEAWAT, SUTRA, or

MODFLOW 6) to assess saltwater intrusion in coastal aquifers and
evaluate management scenarios

• Conduct solute fate and transport modeling to evaluate the

movement of salinity and contaminants in groundwater

• Manage, quality-check, and analyze monitoring data using

statistical and data science methods (time series analysis, trend
detection, spatial analysis) in R or Python

• Prepare technical reports, peer-reviewed manuscripts,

presentations, and summaries for agencies and stakeholders

• Contribute to grant proposals and help train students in field

and modeling methods

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

• PhD degree in a relevant field (hydrogeology, hydrology, civil

or environmental engineering, geology, or a closely related field),
completed by the start date

Required Experience

• Demonstrated experience developing and calibrating numerical

groundwater flow models (e.g., MODFLOW)

• Demonstrated experience collecting groundwater field data
• Demonstrated experience analyzing environmental data in R or

Python

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications

• Ph.D. research focused on coastal hydrogeology

Preferred Experience

• Variable-density modeling of saltwater intrusion (SEAWAT,

SUTRA, or MODFLOW 6)

• Fate and transport modeling (MT3D-USGS, MODFLOW 6 GWT, or

FEFLOW)

• Model calibration and uncertainty analysis
• Record of peer-reviewed publications

Proposed Salary
$65,000

This is an exempt position paid on a monthly
basis.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Two (2) Professional References

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIES

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
• Ability to support various constituencies served by the

University

• Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office,

Google, and/or applications as required for specific position

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and complete

tasks

• Ability to explain technical results to non-technical

audiences

KNOWLEDGE

• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet

Institutional goals and support University's mission for student
success

• Knowledge of coastal aquifer hydrogeology and

groundwater¿surface water interactions

• Demonstrated research experience from designing research

questions to dissemination of results

SKILLS

• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational

and human relations skills

• Skill in statistical analysis, time series analysis, and data

visualization

• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical, judgment,

and problem-solving capabilities

Apply Before Date
Open Until Filled

Application review may begin on November 11,
2026.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please
contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at (912)
478-6947 or by email at
hrservice@georgiasouthern.edu.

For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at (877)
251.2644, or email support@usg.edu.

USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25
institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System
Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence,
Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation
for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community
member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these
standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and
Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and
can be found on-line at
https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in
Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found
on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of
background investigation including a criminal background check
demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern
University, as determined by Georgia Southern University in its
sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment
history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable,
a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a
pre-employment drug test.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and
state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this
institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents
(BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are
available for your inspection upon request.

Legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of
employment.

Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without
reasonable accommodation.

Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free
Community.

Employment contingent on availability of soft grant/contract
fund.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Georgia Southern University provides equal employment
opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment
without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran
status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need
of reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities
Act to participate in the search process should notify Human
Resources: (912) 478-6947.

Other Information

• Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or

without reasonable accommodation

• Workweek may occasionally extend beyond 40 hours
• Operating motor vehicle equipment (position is required to

drive)

• Travel may be required
• Work performed in indoor and outdoor environments
• May be required to maneuver items weighing up to 50 pounds with

or without reasonable accommodation

Background Check

• Position of Trust + Education

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