Research Agricultural Water Management Engineer with emphasis on precision water management, including but not limited to, variable rate irrigation, and proper consideration of water, soil and crop quality constraints. The appointment will be with tenure or tenure-track as appropriate.
Salary is competitive and commensurate with training and experience.
The successful applicant for this position will be expected to develop a strong research program in water management that supports an economically viable and environmentally sustainable irrigated agriculture in Washington and beyond. Research should focus primarily on the development and evaluation of precision irrigation and chemigation systems that improve water use and energy efficiency, provide frost protection, and minimize detrimental effects of irrigated crop production on surface and ground water quality. The successful candidate's program is expected to develop new sensor, control, and information technologies in support of improved water management systems. The successful candidate is expected to participate in interdisciplinary teams of WSU and USDA-ARS scientists to improve crop quality and yield while sustaining natural resources. A Ph.D. in biological systems engineering, irrigation engineering, agricultural engineering, civil engineering or closely related engineering discipline.