UTIG - Postdoctoral Fellow - Lowery

Job Posting Title

UTIG
- Postdoctoral Fellow
- Lowery

Institute for Geophysics

All Applicants

40

Exempt from FLSA

Immediately

Expected to Continue Until Sep 11, 2027

PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS

Purpose UT Micropaleo Lab is seeking a postdoctoral scholar to conduct research on benthic foraminifera ecosystem change in Matagorda Bay.

• Participate in field work in Matagorda Bay
• Identify and pick benthic foraminifera from cores
• Integrate benthic foraminifera population data with other data types produced by project and write manuscripts for peer-reviewed publications
• Actively participate in lab group meetings, laboratory training, the UTIG postdoctoral mentoring program, and other UTIG, Jackson School, and University career development and training opportunities

• PhD in a relevant field must have been received within the past 3 years
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to perform independent research as well as collaborate effectively
• Experience with microfossil analysis
• Experience with coring and core analysis, including XRF, MSCL, imaging, grain size, and core description
• Experience or interest in communicating scientific results to stakeholders and community members
• Previous experience working in Matagorda Bay or adjacent waters

$65,000 annually

Typical office environment, Occasional field work

Resume/CV; 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor;
Letter of interest

Please make sure you meet all the required qualifications and you can perform all of the essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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.

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

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