Research Associate, McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering, Cockrell School of Engineering

Research Associate, McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering, Cockrell School of Engineering

Hiring Department:
McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering
Position Open To:
All Applicants
Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

40
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Earliest

Start Date:

May 31, 2025
Position Duration:
Expected to Continue Until May 31, 2028

Location:

PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS

Purpose:

This grant‑funded position will work on air quality measurement studies in the laboratory and field, with project management and mentorship responsibilities.

• Ambient measurements – conduct campaigns using stationary and mobile platforms; facilitate planning and data analysis (requires Texas driver’s license; approx. 2 weeks travel every 2–3 months).
• Communication – prepare scientific papers and reports; present results to collaborators, sponsors, and conferences; communicate to non‑technical audiences.
• Laboratory chamber experiments – design and run experiments, lead data analysis.
• Project Management – propose, plan, schedule, coordinate, and report phases of projects; lead cross‑institutional collaborations.
• Mentorship – train and supervise students, post‑docs, and staff; conduct regular meetings and track progress.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related discipline.
• Proficiency with advanced mass spectrometric instrumentation (chemical ionization or aerosol mass spectrometers).
• Experience in quantitative analysis and data interpretation with these instruments.
• Proficiency in Igor Pro for mass‑spectrometric data analysis.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Valid Texas driver’s license (required for mobile measurements).

• Post‑doctoral research experience.
• Mentoring experience.
• Fieldwork experience.
• Statistical modeling, data analysis, and programming (Python, MATLAB, R).
• GIS experience (ArcGIS).

Class C operator’s driver’s license required. Provide a current three‑year driving record; non‑Texas residents must obtain a Texas license within 30 days of becoming a resident. CDL employees are subject to drug and alcohol testing.

Salary: $80,000+ depending on qualifications. Benefits include health, vision, dental, life, disability insurance; paid vacation; retirement participation (TRS or ORP); tuition assistance; and free access to UT Austin resources.

• Standard office environment.

• Repetitive keyboard use at a workstation.
• Manual dexterity required.

• Resume/CV
• Three work references with contact info (at least one supervisor).
• Letter of interest.

University of Texas at Austin is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We comply with all applicable federal and state laws and do 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.