The Ohio State University, Main Campus

Senior Research Scientist

The Ohio State University, Main Campus

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Columbus • Ohio • United States

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

Python

About the role

  • Provide scientific leadership in a research program focused on hydrologic transport processes, transit time distributions (TTDs), and legacy phosphorus (P) dynamics in tile-drained and ditch-drained agricultural systems.
  • Define and lead innovative research directions, developing novel modeling and analytical frameworks.
  • Integrate field experimentation, numerical modeling, and data-driven approaches to address complex environmental challenges.
  • Contribute to the development of new concepts, methods, and research frontiers with broad applicability.
  • Shape research priorities, lead proposal development, secure extramural funding, and build collaborative partnerships with academic institutions, agencies, and stakeholders.

Requirements

  • PhD in Agricultural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Hydrology, or a closely related field
  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant research experience beyond the doctoral degree
  • Demonstrated record of independent research, scientific innovation, and peer-reviewed publications
  • Experience with hydrologic and/or water quality modeling frameworks (e.g., MODFLOW, MODPATH, SWAT, or similar tools)
  • Strong analytical and computational skills, including proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or MATLAB
  • Expertise in subsurface drainage systems, agricultural hydrology, and nutrient transport processes
  • Experience in transit time analysis, tracer studies, or residence time modeling
  • Demonstrated ability to develop novel modeling approaches or conceptual frameworks
  • Record of leading or contributing to externally funded research projects, with potential to secure independent funding
  • Experience integrating field data with modeling and data-driven approaches
  • Proficiency in geospatial analysis tools (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS)
Benefits
  • Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
  • Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
  • State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.
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Hard Skills & Tools
hydrologic transport processestransit time distributionslegacy phosphorus dynamicshydrologic modeling frameworksMODFLOWMODPATHSWATprogramming languagesPythonR
Soft Skills
scientific leadershipindependent researchscientific innovationcollaborative partnershipsproposal developmentanalytical skillscomputational skillsability to secure fundingdevelopment of novel approachesconceptual framework development
Certifications
PhD in Agricultural EngineeringPhD in Civil EngineeringPhD in Environmental EngineeringPhD in Hydrology