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Postdoctoral Scholar (Up to 2) – Groundwater Science and Policy University of California, Santa Barbara in United States
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Data Science
Funding
Salary range of $71,491–$85,736 at 100% time; initial appointment for two years, renewable annually contingent on satisfactory performance and continued availability of funding, up to the maximum period allowed by University policy. Support for conference travel and international collaboration is included.
Deadline
Nov 30, 2026
Country
United States
University
University of California, Santa Barbara
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About this position
The Earth Research Institute at the University of California, Santa Barbara is recruiting one or more postdoctoral scholars to join the Groundwater Research Hub, a new five-year research center focused on groundwater science, water stress, and the policy responses that shape groundwater management. The project uses large observational datasets to understand how aquifers behave under stress and how management and policy interventions influence outcomes, linking global evidence to local decision-making.
The postdoc will work with Professor Scott Jasechko and Professor Debra Perrone and will be embedded in an interdisciplinary research environment that connects the natural sciences, law, and policy. The role is designed for an independent scholar who will develop a substantial research agenda, from framing research questions and assembling evidence through publication and, where appropriate, communication to policy audiences.
Depending on the selected candidate’s strengths, the research may emphasize the physical behavior of aquifers under stress, the quantitative analysis of groundwater governance and interventions, or the connections between these areas. The Hub also provides access to groundwater data holdings and staff data scientists, supports conference travel and international collaboration, and encourages postdoctoral scholars to build collaborations and develop their own research trajectory.
The position is part of a collaborative research and mentoring environment that also includes opportunities to mentor graduate and undergraduate researchers while working toward research independence.
Funding details
Salary range of $71,491–$85,736 at 100% time; initial appointment for two years, renewable annually contingent on satisfactory performance and continued availability of funding, up to the maximum period allowed by University policy. Support for conference travel and international collaboration is included.
What's required
Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent international degree, or be enrolled in a Ph.D. or equivalent program at the time of application, in hydrology, hydrogeology, earth or environmental science, civil or environmental engineering, geography, environmental economics or policy, statistics or data science, or a closely related field. By the start date, the Ph.D. or equivalent degree must be conferred. Applicants must also have sufficient remaining eligibility under University policy limiting total postdoctoral service across all institutions. Preferred qualifications include a strong publication record appropriate to career stage, demonstrated leadership in publications, fluency in at least one scientific programming language (R, Python, or MATLAB), experience with large or heterogeneous datasets, research experience in groundwater/hydrogeology/water resources, quantitative evaluation of policy or management interventions (including causal inference or comparative designs), geospatial analysis, reproducible research practices, clear scientific writing, communication to non-specialist audiences, mentoring or supervision experience, and the ability to work independently in an interdisciplinary team.
How to apply
Apply through the UC Santa Barbara recruitment portal using the application link provided. Upload a current CV, a two-page cover letter, and up to two representative publications or preprints plus a link to a public code or data repository. Provide the names, affiliations, and email addresses of three references; letters are not required at application stage.
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Professor at University of California, Santa Barbara
United States
Research Interests
Hydrogeology
Hydrology
Groundwater Modeling
Water Supply
Water And Sanitation
Professor at University of California, Santa Barbara
United States
Research Interests
Hydrogeology
Hydrology
Water Resource Management
Groundwater Modeling
Water And Sanitation
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