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Groundwater Modeler/Hydrogeologist- (Assistant or Associate Professor, BPPF)
Montana Technological UniversityUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 18 Sept 2025
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Groundwater Modeler/Hydrogeologist
Montana Technological University provides a comprehensive benefits package for all eligible positions that includes health, dental and vision insurance, mandatory retirement plan with employer contribution, partial tuition waiver, and a wellness program.
Applications received by October 20, 2025 will be guaranteed full review and consideration. Applications received after that date may be considered until an adequate applicant pool has been established.
The Butte office of the Montana Bureau of Mines and Geology (Montana’s state geologic survey) seeks a highly motivated quantitative hydrogeologist trained in groundwater modeling techniques to develop and apply groundwater models for water resources evaluation. The MBMG's Ground Water Investigation Program studies local- to regional-scale hydrogeologic systems, with projects that encompass groundwater/surface-water interactions and groundwater quantity and quality. A primary focus of the position will be to use groundwater modeling, scripting/programming, parameter estimation, GIS, and visualization software to develop and apply groundwater flow models for water resources evaluations. Responsibilities also include aiding in project design, collecting and interpreting geologic and hydrogeologic data, and writing reports.
The successful candidate will join a vibrant group of geoscientists committed to providing high-quality data and interpretations to support the orderly and responsible development of Montana’s natural resources. The MBMG is a department of the Montana Technological University, but this is a non-tenurable, non-teaching position. Application reviews will begin on October 20, 2025. Priority will be given to applications received by that date, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Required Qualifications:
Minimum requirements for hiring levels:
Preferred Qualifications:
Montana Technological University provides a comprehensive benefits package for all eligible positions that includes health, dental and vision insurance, mandatory retirement plan with employer contribution, partial tuition waiver, and a wellness program.
Applications received by October 20, 2025 will be guaranteed full review and consideration. Applications received after that date may be considered until an adequate applicant pool has been established.
The Butte office of the Montana Bureau of Mines and Geology (Montana’s state geologic survey) seeks a highly motivated quantitative hydrogeologist trained in groundwater modeling techniques to develop and apply groundwater models for water resources evaluation. The MBMG's Ground Water Investigation Program studies local- to regional-scale hydrogeologic systems, with projects that encompass groundwater/surface-water interactions and groundwater quantity and quality. A primary focus of the position will be to use groundwater modeling, scripting/programming, parameter estimation, GIS, and visualization software to develop and apply groundwater flow models for water resources evaluations. Responsibilities also include aiding in project design, collecting and interpreting geologic and hydrogeologic data, and writing reports.
The successful candidate will join a vibrant group of geoscientists committed to providing high-quality data and interpretations to support the orderly and responsible development of Montana’s natural resources. The MBMG is a department of the Montana Technological University, but this is a non-tenurable, non-teaching position. Application reviews will begin on October 20, 2025. Priority will be given to applications received by that date, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Required Qualifications:
Minimum requirements for hiring levels:
- Assistant Hydrogeologist: Master’s Degree and 3 years relevant experience or Doctoral Degree, in geology, hydrology, hydrogeology, or closely related field.
- Associate Hydrogeologist: Master’s Degree and 8 years relevant experience in geology, hydrology, hydrogeology, or closely related field or Doctoral Degree and 5 years’ experience.
- Graduate-level coursework in geology, hydrogeology, and numerical groundwater flow modeling.
- Applicable hydrogeologic/geologic field experience.
- Demonstrated experience developing conceptual groundwater models, including water-budget estimates.
- Demonstrated experience implementing conceptual models as numerical models using modern versions of MODFLOW (e.g., MODFLOW-NWT, MODFLOW-USG, or MODFLOW 6) and associated pre- and post-processing software.
- Strong technical writing and communications skills demonstrated through a record of reports and presentations listed in your résumé.
- Proficiency with common word-processing and spreadsheet software (e.g., Microsoft Office).
- A valid Montana driver’s license (or ability to acquire one).
- The University is NOT able to support Visa applications for this position. Applicants must already be eligible to work and have the ability to arrive in the United States without the University’s support to be considered for this position.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Groundwater project experience from design and data collection through interpretation and publication.
- GIS skills, including project creation, geospatial data analysis, and interpretation.
- Experience with developing code for efficient pre- and post-processing of model inputs and outputs, particularly using Python, R, or similar languages; familiarity with Fortran is also desirable.
- Experience with techniques for model calibration through parameter estimation and uncertainty analysis of model predictions, such as through PEST.
- Experience using MODFLOW models with unstructured grids.
- Familiarity with traditional aquifer test analysis methods and simulation of aquifer tests in numerical models.
- Familiarity with variably saturated
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