POSITION SUMMARY:
The Utah Water Research Lab has an opening for a research engineerI. The candidate must have a Ph.D. in Water Resources Engineering, Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering; demonstrable ability in Bayesian belief networks in the solution of water resources planning and management problems; publication of professional papers regarding use of Bayesian networks in the analysis of water quality problems; willingness to travel to Arab regions of Middle East, including Jordan, Egypt and possibly Iraq; demonstrable ability with ArcGIS, MODFLOW, databases, Netica.  

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Successful candidate will: develop Bayesian models to analyze water flow and salt concentration data to provide improved estimates of salt loading from irrigated agricultural areas; determine and develop methodologies for linking an existing groundwater model with a two-zone surface water temperature model to assist in quantifying and predicting hyporheic exchange; assist in the development and delivery of training materials related to water and irrigation management to Iraqis, and develop professional papers to be published in peer-reviewed journals; develop and pursue external-funding proposals; work with and supervise undergraduate and graduate students. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates must have: Ph.D. in Water Resources Engineering, Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering; demonstrable ability in Bayesian belief networks in the solution of water resources planning and management problems; publication of professional papers regarding use of Bayesian networks in the analysis of water quality problems; willingness to travel to Arab regions of Middle East, including Jordan, Egypt and possibly Iraq; demonstrable ability with ArcGIS, MODFLOW, databases, Netica. 

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:
Along with on-line application, please attach:
1. A current Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter 

QUICKLINK TO APPLY:
http://jobs.usu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=54305