Research Engineering​/Scientist Associate ; RESA Center Energy and Environmental Systems Analysis, Cockrell

Position: Research Engineering/Scientist Associate I (RESA I), Center for Energy and Environmental Systems Analysis, Cockrell
Job Posting

Title:

Research Engineering/Scientist Associate I (RESA I), Center for Energy and Environmental Systems Analysis, Cockrell School of Engineering

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- Hiring Department:

McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering

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- Position Open To:

All Applicants

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- Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

40

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- FLSA Status:

Exempt from FLSA

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- Earliest

Start Date:

Immediately

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- Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until Aug 31, 2026

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- Location:

PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS

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- Job Details:

General Notes

As a top-10 engineering school with the No. 1 program in Texas, the Cockrell School of Engineering 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.

UT Austin provides outstanding employee benefits and total rewards packages that include:

* Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)

* Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options

* Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

* Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 7.75% employer matching funds

* Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs:
Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)

* Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses

* Robust free training access through Linked In Learning plus professional conference opportunities

* Tuition assistance

* An expansive employee discount program, including athletic tickets

* Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff

* Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin Cap Metro buses with staff

Purpose

The Research Engineering/Scientist Associate I (RESA I) position will participate in mobile measurements in Austin, Texas, and in environmental chamber experiments conducted at UT Austin. Depending on need, the position may also assist other projects through data collection and analysis.

Responsibilities

* Data analysis and interpretation:
Analyzes data collected in Austin and in environmental chamber experiments.

* Ambient measurements:
Conducts mobile measurements of particulate matter in and near the UT Austin campus.

* Communications:
Communicates with collaborators throughout the project and shares findings with the scientific community. This includes assistance in preparing peer-reviewed publications.

* Laboratory experiments:
Assists in conducting laboratory chamber experiments.

* Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

* Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline.

* Experience with measurements

* Experience with data analysis

* Ability to work well in collaborative, various teams

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

* Demonstrated experience in statistical modeling, data analysis, and scientific programming languages (Python, Matlab, or R)

* Familiarity with a variety of air quality instrumentation

Salary Range

$35,568 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

* May work around standard office conditions

* Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

* Use of manual dexterity

Required Materials

* Resume/CV

* Letter of interest

* 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

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