Research assistant (staff position) in urban hydrology

The University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) Center for Urban Environmental Research and Education seeks an individual with experience and interest in urban hydrology to: (1) deploy and maintain hydrologic field equipment; (2) carry out data QA/QC, data compilation, and hydrologic analysis; and (3) conduct laboratory water quality analysis. Work will be carried out at the Center for Urban Environmental Research and Education at UMBC in collaboration with USGS, the US Forest Service and Baltimore Ecosystem Study.

Requires a Bachelor's degree (Master’s preferred) in environmental science, geology, engineering, or related field.  Familiarity with hydrologic field equipment is required. Must have completed at least one introductory hydrology course.

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Position is full-time and includes full University benefits package. This is a grant-funded position wherein employment is contingent upon the renewal of the grant.

For best consideration, send a cover letter, resume, transcript and contact information for three professional references by July 29, 2013 (resumes will be accepted until the position is filled) to: Dr. Claire Welty, Director, Center for Urban Environmental Research and Education, Professor, Chemical, Biochemical, and Environmental Engineering, UMBC, 1000 Hilltop Circle, TRC 102, Baltimore, MD 21250 Fax: 410-455-1769 E-mail: weltyc@umbc.edu http://www.umbc.edu/cuere     
UMBC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.


Graduate Research Assistant

One PhD student position is available for a NSF Water Sustainability and Climate project investigating the impacts of regional climate variability and patterns of urban development on the urban water cycle and nutrient export.  A PhD student interested in urban hydrology/modeling will work with Drs. Claire Welty and Andrew Miller at UMBC in Departments of Chemical, Biochemical, and Environmental Engineering/Geography and Environmental Systems. The student will have opportunities to interact with collaborators at the Baltimore Ecosystem Study Long-Term Ecological Research project.  Interested applicants should contact Dr. Claire Welty at weltyc@umbc.edu.