Postdoctoral Fellow, Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering, Cockrell School of Engineering
Company: University of Texas at Austin
Location: Austin
Posted on: January 26, 2023
Job Description:
Job Posting Title:Postdoctoral Fellow, Petroleum and Geosystems
Engineering, Cockrell School of Engineering----Hiring
Department:Department of Petroleum and Geosystems
Engineering----Position Open To:All Applicants----Weekly Scheduled
Hours:40----FLSA Status:Exempt----Earliest Start Date:Jan 30,
2023----Position Duration:Expected to Continue Until Jan 29,
2024----Location:UT MAIN CAMPUS----Job Details:General NotesThis is
a temporary training position that can be renewed annually, for a
maximum of five years, based upon performance review, progress
towards research goals, and continuation of funding.As a top-10
engineering school with the No. 1 program in Texas, the at The
University of Texas at Austin has been a global leader in
technology innovation and engineering education for over a century.
With 11 undergraduate and 13 graduate programs, over 20 research
centers and a faculty community that boasts one of the highest
number of National Academy of Engineering members among U.S.
universities, Texas Engineering has launched some of the nation's
most accomplished leaders and pioneered world-changing solutions in
virtually every industry, from space exploration to energy to
health care. Situated in the heart of Austin - named "America's
Coolest City" by Expedia and "The Best Place to Live in the U.S."
by U.S. News and World Report - the Cockrell School embodies the
city's innovative spirit. Major companies with Austin campuses,
such as Dell, National Instruments, Apple, IBM, Samsung, Google,
and many others, continue to recruit Cockrell School students at a
remarkable rate, launching thousands of successful careers and
developing Texas Engineers into industry leaders.The Cockrell
School is to building an inclusive environment, free from all forms
of hate, racism and injustice, where students, faculty and staff
feel safe and supported. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity
Employer and welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race,
ethnicity, physical ability, sexual orientation, gender and gender
expression, or socioeconomic background.PurposeThe Postdoctoral
Fellow position will carry out work proposed in a DOE-funded
project.Responsibilities
- Performs electrochemistry experiments, independently
- Performs data analyses and modeling
- Publishes research in peer-reviewed journals and assists in
reporting
- Mentors graduate students
- Performs other related duties as assignedRequired
QualificationsPh.D. degree in energy-related engineering fields,
including Materials Science and Engineering received within the
past 3 years. Background in reactive transport experimentation is
ideal, and experience in electrochemistry is desirable. Experience
in microscopy (optical, electron) and image processing. Excellent
oral and written English communication skills. Ability to conduct
independent materials characterization and reaction measurements,
including data analyses.Salary$53,460Working Conditions
- May work around standard office conditions
- May work around chemicals
- May work around electrical and mechanical hazardsPhysics Tasks
- Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
- Use of manual dexterityRequired Materials
- Resume/CV
- Sample of related publications
- 3 work references with their contact information; at least one
reference should be from a supervisor
- Letter of interestImportantfor applicants who are NOT current
university employees or contingent workers:You will be prompted to
submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be
provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent
applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of
interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application
Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional
files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure
thatALLRequired Materials have been uploaded. Once your job
application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.Important
for Current university employees and contingent workers:As a
current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply
within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current
University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker
Profile, click the Career link in the left-hand navigation menu and
then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you
apply. This information will be pulled into your application. The
application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your
resume. In addition, you must respond to the application
questionspresented to upload any additional Required Materials
(letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted
above.----Employment Eligibility:Please make sure you meet all the
required qualifications and you can perform all of the essential
functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.----Retirement
Plan Eligibility:The retirement plan for this position is Teacher
Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at
least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This
position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program
(ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per
week and at least 135 days in length.----Background Checks:A
criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s)
under consideration for this position.----Equal Opportunity
Employer:The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal
opportunity/affirmative action employer,complies with all
applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and
affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of
equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the
basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability,
religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and
activities, and admissions.----Pay Transparency:The University of
Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner
discriminate against employees or applicants because they have
inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of
another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access
to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as
a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of
other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise
have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is
(a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance
of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an
investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the
contractor's legal duty to furnish information.----Employment
Eligibility Verification:If hired, you will be required to complete
the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will
be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove
your identity and authorization to work in the United States.
Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of
employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at
the university.----E-Verify:The University of Texas at Austin use
E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective
May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of
E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see
the following:
- E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]
- E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
- Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]
- Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]----Compliance:Employees
may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the
Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime
Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus
Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided
resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are
defined and outlined in .The Clery Act requires all prospective
employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security
and Fire Safety report. You may or obtain a copy at University
Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin,
Texas 78701.
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