Surface and Subsurface Hydrology Lab Manager at the University of Wyoming The Wyoming Center for Environmental Hydrology and Geophysics (WyCEHG; uwyo.edu/wycehg) is seeking a manager for the Surface and Subsurface Hydrology Lab. The manager will work with the Facility Manager of the Facility for Imaging the Near- and Sub-Surface Environment to help build a comprehensive research enterprise in the investigation of surface and subsurface hydrology with a research focus on ecohydrology. The manager will assist in the identification and purchase of facility equipment, including a wide range of hydrological observation equipment for streamflow, soil moisture, meteorological data, snow, and the establishment of long-term monitoring stations. Furthermore, the manager will work with faculty and staff including training & assisting users in field research, calibrate and test equipment, and participate in data archiving & analysis. Duties will require occasional travel and physical endurance including lifting and transporting heavy equipment. Applicant must be willing to participate in field work, be interested in collaborative work and be a positive team player. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work as part of large interdisciplinary research initiatives funded by NSF EPSCoR and the state of Wyoming, and will have and have access to state-of-the-art instrumentation and computational systems.
Minimum qualifications include 1) Bachelor's Level Degree in Natural Resources, Civil Engineering or closely related discipline; 2) two years of work-related experience; and 3) excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills. Desired Qualifications are: 1) M.S. in Hydrology or closely related field; 2) recent experience with hydrological and ecological monitoring equipment, including familiarity with theory, data acquisition and the interpretation of hydrological data; 3) familiarity with a range of field measurement techniques such as stream gauging, soil moisture, snow survey, water quality sampling and groundwater. To apply, please visit the University of Wyoming Human Resources web site for job ID 5138 and follow the application instructions. The University of Wyoming is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, and visitors. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations on prospective employees. The University of Wyoming is committed to diversity and endorses principles of affirmative action. We acknowledge that diversity enriches and sustains our scholarship and promotes equal access to our educational mission. We seek and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
