Summary
The University of Idaho invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow position in the College of Agricultural & Life Sciences, specializing in energy-water resilience. This role will involve developing and applying integrated modeling approaches to evaluate climate and resource dynamics, supporting scenario-based planning, and engaging with community partners to achieve local adaptation plans.
Postdoctoral Fellow Position in the College of Agricultural & Life Sciences, specializing in energy-water resilience, Moscow, Russia
Designation
Postdoctoral Fellow
Table: Job Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Posting Number | SP005253P |
| Division/College | College of Agricultural & Life Sciences |
| Department | Soils and Water Systems |
| Employment Type | Full-Time |
| FLSA Status | Exempt |
| Pay Range | Commensurate with experience |
| Location | Moscow |
| Funding | Contingent upon the continuation of work/funding |
| Applicant Documents Required | Resume/CV, Transcripts, Letter of Qualification |
Research Area
Energy-Water Resilience and Climate Adaptation
Location
Moscow, Idaho
Eligibility/Qualification
Required Experience
- Experience in computational or statistical modeling of environmental or coupled human-environment systems.
- Experience managing, processing, and analyzing large, heterogeneous datasets (quantitative and qualitative).
- Collaboration experience with project partners and interdisciplinary research teams.
Required Education
- PhD in environmental science, hydrology, civil or environmental engineering, geography, computational social science, or related fields focusing on quantitative modeling and/or data science.
Required Other
- Ability to travel.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience publishing in peer-reviewed literature.
- Experience in energy-water systems and climate resilience.
- Skills in scientific programming languages (e.g., Python, R) and geospatial tools (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS).
- Experience working in collaborative research teams.
Job Description
The Postdoctoral Fellow will support interdisciplinary research initiatives by:
- Developing and applying spatially explicit computational models.
- Analyzing interdisciplinary datasets that span biophysical, social, and governance domains.
- Integrating quantitative model outputs with qualitative input (including local and Indigenous knowledge).
- Producing geospatial scenarios and vulnerability indicators.
- Collaborating with research teams and stakeholders to develop and utilize decision-support tools.
- Mentoring students and developing training materials related to the research focus.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit the following documents:
- Resume/CV
- Unofficial Transcripts
- Letter of Qualification (addressing each minimum qualification)
The documents should be submitted under “other documents 1-3” in the application portal. For a full position description, email Aaron Chastain at achastain@uidaho.edu.
Last Date for Apply
Applications received by May 15, 2026 will receive first consideration. The position will remain open until filled.
