REQUIRED: PhD in water systems, environmental engineering, agricultural development, development engineering, or related fields; proven experience in conducting high-quality research in the context of water or agricultural systems or a related area; experience with technology assessment, policy synthesis, or evidence review; excellent writing and oral communication skills, including the ability to communicate research effectively to non-academic audiences; ability to work independently as well as in multidisciplinary collaborations; track record of applying systems thinking, particularly in the context of water and agriculture systems; understanding of the barriers and enablers for new innovations to be implemented and adopted at scale, particularly in agriculture; strong analytical, statistical, and problem-solving skills; and ability to engage with relevant stakeholders outside of academia, including from government, NGOs, and the private sector. The research will also involve identifying solutions gaps where technologies are lacking or have not scaled; water systems analysis; technology assessment; and development policy, with direct relevance to evidence-based decision-making by governments, investors, and international development organizations working on agricultural water security.