Posting Details
Posting Detail Information
Working Title Research Scientist I - Center for Energy Water Sustainability (CEWS)
Position Location Fort Collins, CO
Work Location Position is fully remote
Research Professional Position Yes
Posting Number 202401463AP
Position Type Admin Professional/ Research Professional
Classification Title Resch Sci/Scholar I
Number of Vacancies
Work Hours/Week 40
Proposed Annual Salary Range $90,000 - $95,000
Employee Benefits
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Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 09/08/2024
Description Of Work Unit
Founded in 1870, Colorado State University is among the nation’s leading research universities and enrolls approximately 32,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Located an hour north of the Denver metro area, Fort Collins is a vibrant community of approximately 157,000 residents that offers the convenience of a small town with all the amenities of a large city. Fort Collins is situated on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains with views of 14,000 foot peaks, and offers access to numerous cultural, recreational, and outdoor opportunities.
The Center for Energy Water Sustainability ( CEWS ) in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering ( CEE ), provides world-class research and innovative solutions to promote collaboration between CSU and outside partners such as local governments, private sector/industry members, Department of Defense and non-profit organizations.
The CEE Department at CSU is recognized both nationally and internationally for its education, research, and service and outreach programs, and is ranked in the top 40 of such programs in the USA . The CEE Department consists of 36 tenured and tenure-track faculty, 16 research scientists/scholars, 27 research associates, and 11 administrative professionals. Additional information about the CEE Department can be found at http://www.engr.colostate.edu/ce/
Position Summary
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Colorado State University ( CSU ) is seeking an experienced hydrology and hydraulics engineer to support the projects with CEWS . This includes the knowledge and use of GIS , HEC - HMS , HEC - RAS 2D and Excel. This is a 1-year full-time position with annual/sick leave and health and retirement benefits at CSU Fort Collins, CO. Should funding allow, this position may be eligible for extension beyond the one-year timeline, contingent on successful execution of project deliverables and performance evaluation. For more information about the benefits package is available at
http://www.hrs.colostate.edu/benefits/index.html .
Required Job Qualifications - PhD in Environmental Engineering or closely related degree
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in the following areas:
- Hydrology and Hydraulics
- Experience in GIS , HEC - HMS , HEC - RAS 2D and ADCIRC
- Experience working with DoD projects and databases from FEMA , NOAA and USGS
- Experience with databases, Excel and GIS preprocessing
- Experience with coastal modeling
- Experience with remote sensing applications
Preferred Job Qualifications
- Demonstrated ability to communicate results effectively through scientific visualizations, publications and presentations.
- Experience working in a research-oriented environment
Diversity Statement
Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Essential Duties
Job Duty Category Hydraulic Modeling
Duty/Responsibility
- Review provided spatial data
- Pre-processing of spatial data – editing DEMs to connect streams, combining with open source data to fill data gaps.
- Generate hydrographs and hyetographs for hydraulic models
- Build hydraulic models in HEC - RAS 2D using the data provided ( DEM , Land Cover, Boundaries etc.)
- Export and Package Results
- Post Processing of results to remove outliers
Percentage Of Time 70%
Job Duty Category Hydrology Modeling
Duty/Responsibility
- Review provided spatial data
- Pre-processing of spatial data
- Build hydrology models in HEC - HMS using the data provided ( DEM , Land Cover, Boundaries etc.)
Percentage Of Time 30%
Application Details
Special Instructions to Applicants
Interested applicants must submit a cover letter which addresses how professional experiences align with identified required and preferred qualifications of the position, a current resume or curriculum vitae, and the names, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of three (3) professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.
CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.
Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
Search Contact David Logan, david.logan@colostate.edu
EEO Statement
Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. The
Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services.
The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715,
titleix@colostate.edu .
The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,
oeo@colostate.edu .
The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,
oeo@colostate.edu .
Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to the
Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education .
Background Check Policy Statement
Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.
References Requested
References Requested
Minimum Requested 3
Maximum Requested 3
