The work of the incumbent is expected to result in faster and more accurate forecasts of river flows. It should also result in publishable contributions in validation of scientific theories. The research conducted by the incumbent is subject to broad technical review by the supervisor, who provides broad goals and perspectives on research problems. The supervisor is kept current on project status through discussion and progress reports. Significant gaps or contradictory findings exist in relevant literature in the field of hydrology.
Incumbent applies a high degree of originality in defining problems for study.
Incumbent applies new techniques and original methods of attack to solution of important problems in the science. These problems present novel or unprecedented aspects. Incumbent is author of one or more papers of considerable interest to other researchers in the assigned research situation. Research contributes new inventions, designs or techniques to important problems concerning surface water hydrology. Additional contributions may involve leadership of a productive research team or leadership in formulating productive research ideas.