Assistant Professor
American Meteorological Society, Lexington, KY, United States
Assistant Professor, Hydrologic & Water Resources Research
Position Title: Assistant Professor – Hydrologic/Water Resources; Location: Lexington, KY; Type: Faculty, Full‑Time; Tenure Track; Requisition No. FE04836.
Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.
Job Summary
The University of Kentucky’s Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering seeks a full‑time, 12‑month, tenure‑eligible Assistant Professor in hydroinformatics. The successful candidate will begin on July 1, 2027 with approximately 70 % research, 25 % instruction, and 5 % service effort. The role involves establishing a nationally recognized program that integrates the following research themes:
Integrating water‑resource and agricultural datasets to develop and enhance process‑based and AI models for analyzing and predicting hydrologic and water‑quality impacts, and for implementing best management practices.
Developing novel or existing models to aid in the design and implementation of practices that reduce the impact of extreme rainfall events.
Collaborating with researchers and stakeholders to acquire, process, and model water‑quality and hydrologic data from diverse sources.
Responsibilities
Lead a proactive, high‑impact research program that supplies clients with new methods to analyze hydrologic and water‑quality impacts in agricultural and urban settings.
Teach one undergraduate and one graduate course per year.
Recruit, mentor, and direct MS and PhD graduate students.
Contribute to the department’s multi‑functional land‑grant mission.
Demonstrate commitment and ability to work with teams on interdisciplinary problems.
Qualifications
Ph.D. in biosystems/agricultural engineering, hydrology, or a closely related field with an emphasis on hydrology, water‑quality monitoring, and/or nature‑based water‑treatment design.
Experience in AI, machine‑learning, and/or managing large datasets related to water resources or ecological engineering design.
Ability to oversee graduate students.
Demonstrated outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
A P.E. license or the ability to qualify for a P.E. in Kentucky.
Required Education
Ph.D. in biosystems/agricultural engineering or a closely related field with an emphasis on hydrology, water‑quality monitoring, and/or nature‑based water‑treatment designs. Candidate should also have experience with AI, machine‑learning, and/or managing large data sets related to water resources and ecological engineering design.
Required License / Registration / Certification
A P.E. or the ability to qualify for a P.E. in Kentucky.
Salary and Benefits
Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including retirement contributions, medical coverage, life insurance, dental and vision insurance, and optional benefits. More information is available at the university’s benefits webpage.
Application Deadline
Applications should be submitted by June 1, 2026. The position will remain open until filled. The anticipated interview period is August to September, with a start date of July 1, 2027.
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Position Title: Assistant Professor – Hydrologic/Water Resources; Location: Lexington, KY; Type: Faculty, Full‑Time; Tenure Track; Requisition No. FE04836.
Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.
Job Summary
The University of Kentucky’s Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering seeks a full‑time, 12‑month, tenure‑eligible Assistant Professor in hydroinformatics. The successful candidate will begin on July 1, 2027 with approximately 70 % research, 25 % instruction, and 5 % service effort. The role involves establishing a nationally recognized program that integrates the following research themes:
Integrating water‑resource and agricultural datasets to develop and enhance process‑based and AI models for analyzing and predicting hydrologic and water‑quality impacts, and for implementing best management practices.
Developing novel or existing models to aid in the design and implementation of practices that reduce the impact of extreme rainfall events.
Collaborating with researchers and stakeholders to acquire, process, and model water‑quality and hydrologic data from diverse sources.
Responsibilities
Lead a proactive, high‑impact research program that supplies clients with new methods to analyze hydrologic and water‑quality impacts in agricultural and urban settings.
Teach one undergraduate and one graduate course per year.
Recruit, mentor, and direct MS and PhD graduate students.
Contribute to the department’s multi‑functional land‑grant mission.
Demonstrate commitment and ability to work with teams on interdisciplinary problems.
Qualifications
Ph.D. in biosystems/agricultural engineering, hydrology, or a closely related field with an emphasis on hydrology, water‑quality monitoring, and/or nature‑based water‑treatment design.
Experience in AI, machine‑learning, and/or managing large datasets related to water resources or ecological engineering design.
Ability to oversee graduate students.
Demonstrated outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
A P.E. license or the ability to qualify for a P.E. in Kentucky.
Required Education
Ph.D. in biosystems/agricultural engineering or a closely related field with an emphasis on hydrology, water‑quality monitoring, and/or nature‑based water‑treatment designs. Candidate should also have experience with AI, machine‑learning, and/or managing large data sets related to water resources and ecological engineering design.
Required License / Registration / Certification
A P.E. or the ability to qualify for a P.E. in Kentucky.
Salary and Benefits
Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including retirement contributions, medical coverage, life insurance, dental and vision insurance, and optional benefits. More information is available at the university’s benefits webpage.
Application Deadline
Applications should be submitted by June 1, 2026. The position will remain open until filled. The anticipated interview period is August to September, with a start date of July 1, 2027.
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