Part-Time Research Engineering​/Scientist Water Environment in Cockrell School of Engineering

Job Posting Title

Part-Time Research Engineering/Scientist for the Water and the Environment in Cockrell School of Engineering

Fariborz Maseeh Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering

All Applicants

20

Non-Exempt from FLSA

Immediately

Expected to Continue Until Aug 31, 2027

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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 (UT 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, recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Large Employers, 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

• 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

The Research Engineering/Scientist Associate III will perform research activities for Dr. Paola Passalacqua's research project on Surface Water and Ocean Topography. This position will be appointed 20-hours per week.

• Apply Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellite data to river discharge estimation, hydrologic modeling, and water resources research.

• Develop and implement methods and workflows for data processing, quality control, analysis, and interpretation of SWOT data products.

• Develop and evaluate rating curves and discharge estimation methods using SWOT observations, in situ gauge data, and remote sensing datasets.

• Compare SWOT observations and model outputs against other satellite datasets and ground-based observations to assess accuracy and consistency.

• Perform statistical analyses to evaluate model performance, discharge uncertainty, and error propagation in SWOT-based estimates.

• Analyze large geospatial and remote sensing datasets using scripting/programming tools.

• Prepare manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed journals and contribute to the broader scientific literature.

• Write technical reports, research summaries, data documentation, and conference papers summarizing methods and findings.