Post-Doctoral Associate in Environmental Geophysics and Data Science

The Slater laboratory in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Rutgers University-Newark invites applications for a Post-Doctoral Associate position. The successful candidate will participate in field deployments, time-lapse geophysical monitoring, data integration, and the development of predictive models and visualization tools. Candidates should hold a PhD in geophysics, hydrology, environmental engineering, or a related field, with experience in field methods and/or environmental data analysis. Familiarity with Python-based workflows, AI/ML, or hydrogeophysical modeling is highly desirable. The position offers opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration with national laboratories and federal agencies, as well as professional development in emerging technologies for environmental monitoring, forecasting, and decision support. The appointment is initially for 18 months with potential extension based on funding availability.