Postdoctoral Researcher - Population/Environmental Demographer
Postdoctoral Researcher - Population/Environmental Demographer
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19-08-2025
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Job Description
- 30%: Develop public health analysis tools to assess impacts of drinking water sources and groundwater quality on public health outcomes.
- 35%: Use modeling tools and data analysis to conduct research on health impacts of groundwater quality.
- 15%: Disseminate findings through conference presentations publications stakeholder workshops and open-source code.
- 10%: Work with and mentor project staff graduate students and interns.
- 10%: Service to discipline and institution.
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color ethnicity religion sex national origin age ancestry disability status as a veteran sexual orientation marital status parental status gender identity gender expression and genetic information in the universitys programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX Room 1082 Dole Human Development Center 1000 Sunnyside Avenue Lawrence KSTTY.
Work Schedule
8-5 M-F
Contact Information to Applicants
For additional information contact Erin Seybold
For HR questions contact Annette Delaney
- Ph.D. in a discipline related to public health and/or water/environmental science or engineering or related field.
- Previous experience working with and analyzing public health/population datasets (e.g. CDC Wonder BRFSS Census Bureau datasets) using econometric techniques as evidenced by application material.
- Demonstrated fluency in R Python or Stata programming languages and documentation (through prior research) of strong quantitative skills as evidenced by application material.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as evidenced by application materials and work history.
- Strong communication skills as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications/conference presentations.
NOTE: To be appointed at the Postdoctoral Researcher title it is necessary to have the PhD conferred at the time of hire. Appointments made without a diploma or certified transcript indicating an earned doctorate are conditional hires and are appointed on an interim basis not to exceed 6-months. Upon verification of degree the appointment will be extended to its full duration.
This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have advanced knowledge analytical skills and professional competencies necessary to perform the duties of the position. The level of degree is commonly recognized as the standard qualification for similar roles in the public and private sector ensuring that the university remains competitive with industry aligned practices enhances collaboration with external partners and supports the delivery of services and programs that meet professional and market-driven expectations.
- Previous experience that required working with and analyzing hydrologic hydrogeologic and/or biogeochemical data and models as evidenced by application material.
- Previous research experience in agricultural and hydrological systems/communities typical of the eastern U.S. Great Plains region as evidenced by application material.
- Previous experience with coupling interdisciplinary models and/or high-performance computing as evidenced by application material.
- Previous experience working with stakeholders and communities on issues related to water management as evidenced by application material.
Position Overview
The postdoc will synthesize data from public health and hydrologic databases to build an understanding of how drinking water source (groundwater vs. surface water) and water quality impact public health outcomes with a specific focus on understanding how domestic groundwater well quality impacts rural health outcomes in Kansas. It is expected this work will lead to fundamental advances in human-water systems theory and applied research benefits for local water and land managers. Thus the ideal candidate would have strong quantitative skills for working with both public health and/or environmental data/models and experience working with an interdisciplinary team of researchers and stakeholders.
This position is based at the Kansas Geological Survey a research center at the University of Kansas. This postdoc will be based in the Water Resources & Geohydrology section and will be part an integral part of the Kansas Aquifer Water Quality Assessment Program (AWQUA) team. They will be jointly supervised by Erin Seybold (Assistant Scientist) and Scott Ishman (Associate Director/Senior Scientist) in collaboration with Tom Mueller (Assistant Professor KUMC). This is a fixed-term 2-year position with the possibility for extension pending available funding and exemplary performance.
Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin September 22 2025 and continue until the position is filled.
Work Location: This position will work on-site at the Lawrence KS campus with possibility of a hybrid (remote and on-site work) schedule as deemed by the supervisor.
Salary Employment Status and Fringe Benefits: This position has an expected salary of $60000-$65000 annually commensurate with experience. Other benefits include university staff privileges; up to 176 hours of paid vacation earned per year 96 hours of sick leave earned per year and nine paid holidays plus one discretionary day annually; group medical and dental insurance life and disability insurance and retirement program options. The initial appointment will be for one year with the expectation of a second year renewal assuming satisfactory performance.
Additional Candidate Instruction
A complete online application will include:
- Cover letter addressing the required and preferred qualifications
- Curriculum vitae
- Contact information for three references to include relationship to reference.
Employment Type
Full-Time
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