Research Scientist Associate II

Job Posting Title

Research Scientist Associate II

Bureau of Economic Geology

All Applicants

40

Exempt

Immediately

Expected to Continue Until Dec 31, 2027

PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS

This is a fixed-term position that goes through December of 2027. This position is located at the J.J. Pickle Research Campus in North Austin.

Position will assist in mineral resource assessment and characterization studies, especially aggregate and industrial mineral mapping initiatives. The position will assist with the Mineral Resource Program tasks utilizing GIS, Satellite imagery and database development for generating geologic maps.

• Assist in mineral resource assessment, characterization and mapping efforts. 50%
• Assist with the Mineral Resource Program tasks utilizing GIS, Satellite imagery and database development. 25%
• Drafting and producing geologic maps, reports, and data associated with mineral resource projects. 25%

MS in Geology or related discipline with no experience or BS in Geology or related discipline with at least 2 years related experience. GIS skills, familiar with mineral resources, geologic mapping experience.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Knowledge of Texas geology, air- and space-borne satellite imagery analysis used in geologic mapping, mineral resource characterization and assessment experience, aggregates, urban planning practices.

$65,000 + depending on qualifications

• Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished)
• May work in all weather conditions
• May work in extreme temperatures
• May work around chemical fumes
• May work around standard office conditions
• May work around chemicals
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Use of manual dexterity
• Climbing of stairs
• Lifting and moving
• Occasional weekend, overtime, and evening work to meet deadlines
• Occasional travel intrastate, interstate, international
• Occasional fieldwork as necessary

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information
• Letter of interest

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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.

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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