Postdoctoral Associate

Postdoctoral Associate

Company: Virginia Tech

Job Location: Blacksburg, 24061

Category: Environmental Science, Ecology, and Forestry

Type: Full-Time

Job Description

The successful candidate will conduct research to develop a new set of procedures to specify and analyze BSM for use in Department of Transportation installations. The successful individual will: review existing practices, protocols, and regulations; generate a summary of needs in characterization and composition of bioretention soil media; determine appropriate sample preparation techniques (e.g., bulk density) based on in-field sampling of media from existing bioretention infrastructure; and provide recommendations on revised bioretention soil media specifications and testing procedures. The incumbent will lead the design, execution, analysis, and publication of this research. A strong background in the collection and analysis of soil samples and measurements of soil properties, including hydraulic conductivity, is preferred. Additional opportunities will be available to engage with ongoing projects focused on soil health and sustainable water management in urban settings.

Required Qualifications

PhD in environmental sciences, soil sciences, civil and environmental engineering, or a closely related field awarded no more than four years prior to the effective date of appointment with a minimum of one year eligibility remaining; An academic record of excellence with proficiency in written expression.

Preferred Qualifications

Field and laboratory experience, especially with the collection and analysis of soil samples and measurements of soil properties, including hydraulic conductivity

Overtime Status Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type Restricted

Salary Information 53,550-65,029

Hours per week 40

Review Date 05/10/2026

Additional Information The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Dr. Ryan Stewart at sryan3@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

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