The USGS at the Maryland-Delaware-DC Water Science Center in Baltimore, Maryland is hiring a Recent Graduate Hydrologist/Geomorphologist as a GS-11 or -12 ($74,950-$116,788).
The candidate can expect to work on a variety of sediment and geomorphic-related projects and studies. These may include sediment fingerprinting studies, trend analyses and assessments of habitat and channel change in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed, and involvement in national programs modeling sediment across the US. The candidate will also have the opportunity to develop their own line of research. The position will have a mixed workload of field-, lab-, and office-based duties, including project management.
Maryland has been described as "America in Miniature" and offers a wonderful range of beach, historic, and mountain activities all within a short drive. Well-connected to the I-95 corridor, with easy access to multiple large metropolitan centers, including Washington DC, Baltimore, and Philadelphia. Fall in love with the charms of the Chesapeake Bay, the largest estuary in the United States, and enjoy the blue crabs, paddling water trails, and quaint historic water towns.
The Maryland-Delaware-DC Water Science Center has a broad portfolio of projects with federal, state, and local partners, and features a dynamic and innovative team of talented scientists. Many opportunities await!
For more details about the position and qualifications, as well as to apply, please see the advertisement on USA Jobs: www.usajobs.gov/job/659936600. The application window closes on June 28th.
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Matthew J Cashman, PhD (he, him, his)
Supervisory Hydrologist/Geomorphologist
United States Geological Survey
MD/DE/DC Water Science Center
(848) 218-7467 (cell)