What are the responsibilities and job description for the Post-Doctoral Research Associate: Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering - UTK position at University of Tennessee - Knoxville?

Civil and Environmental Engineering invites applications for one full-time Postdoctoral Research position to collaborate with our team to bring stormwater management, ecosystem services, workforce development, and environmental sector training to East Knoxville. Candidates should have a primary interest and background in water resources, engineering, hydrology, or a related discipline. The post doc will work within a dynamic research team, will be exposed to interdisciplinary research and engagement, and will be expected to communicate with diverse audiences through various media.

The position is available to start as soon as November 15, 2025. The Postdoctoral researcher will report to Dr. Jon Hathaway. This is a twelve-month appointment, renewable annually for up to two years based on performance and grant funds availability. The compensation package includes a competitive salary, health benefits, career mentoring, and any required travel.

Have a high level of motivation, enthusiasm to learn, and the ability to work in a team.
Design and oversee construction of stormwater control systems
Develop and deliver training and educational programs targeting stakeholders and K-12 students
Publish in peer-reviewed journals on an annual basis
Mentor undergraduate and graduate students

Required Qualifications:

A doctoral degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, biosystems engineering, or related disciplines
Experience with the design, monitoring, and inspection of green stormwater infrastructure
Experience performing field work in urban watersheds
Documented ability to communicate in both oral and written forms for a range of audiences (K-12 to academic)

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience overseeing construction of landscaped or civil infrastructure
Lead authorship of papers in peer-reviewed journals
Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently and to participate creatively in collaborative teams.

Work Location :

Knoxville, TN

Compensation and Benefits

Anticipated hiring range: $70,656

Application Instructions

To express interest, please submit an application with the noted below attachments:

Resume
Cover Letter
List of 3 Professional References

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UT Knoxville offers over 900 programs of study across 14 degree-granting colleges and schools. As Tennessee’s flagship land-grant university, its footprint spans the entire state. The university holds the highest Carnegie classification for research activity and has deep partnerships with industry leaders and the US Department of Energy’s largest multidisciplinary laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

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