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Local recruitment: Field Ecohydrologist

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Kansas Geological Survey

Lawrence, KS (In Person)

$109,200 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 3 weeks ago (Updated 2 weeks ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/17/2026

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Job Description

Local recruitment: Field Ecohydrologist Kansas Geological Survey Lawrence, KS, USA 🇺🇸 The HydroEcology of the Anthropocene Lab (HEAL) at the Kansas Geological Survey (KGS) and University of Kansas (KU) Department of Geology is hiring a Field Ecohydrologist to join our team in summer 2026. The Field Ecohydrologist will conduct research in agricultural fields, prairies, streams, rivers, and other terrestrial and aquatic settings in Kansas and the Great Plains region. We are looking for a responsible and detail-oriented person who enjoys doing science outside. We are open to a wide range of backgrounds (geosciences, environmental science, agronomy, soil science, etc.). What you'll do: Help with, and eventually lead, field work efforts on multiple projects. Work closely with scientists, staff, and students to answer research questions. Communicate and interact with stakeholders across the state. Help maintain, organize, troubleshoot field equipment. Process field samples in the lab and manage field data.
Quick Facts:
Home Base:
Lawrence KS Apply by: May 18, 2026 Start date: As soon as possible, with flexibility (sometime summer 2026)
Position Duration:
At least 1 year; anticipating additional years, assuming satisfactory performance and funding availability.
Salary:
$50-55,000 annually Must have drivers license, enthusiasm to work outside in all Kansas seasons, and willingness to travel overnight periodically.
Full details and apply:
https://employment.ku.edu/staff/32463BR Questions? Contact Sam Zipper ( samzipper@ku.edu ) Expired
POSITION TYPE
Full-Time
ORGANIZATION TYPE
University/Academia/Research/Think tank
EXPERIENCE-LEVEL 0-2
Years
DEGREE REQUIRED
Bachelor's (Or Equivalent)
LANGUAGE REQUIRED
English Back to all water jobs