Research Associate, Research Scientist

Job Posting

Title:

Research Associate

Hiring Department:
Department of Mathematics

Position Open To:
All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

40

FLSA Status:
Exempt from FLSA

Earliest

Start Date:

Aug 12, 2026

Position Duration:
Expected to Continue Until Aug 31, 2027

Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

General Notes Position Duration:
Expected to Continue Until Aug 31, 2027 Purpose To conduct research in analysis, the calculus of variations, geometric measure theory and partial differential equations. To contribute to the mentoring of graduate students and postdocs in mathematics.

• Combine mathematical expertise with research skills to solve problems and to contribute to both theoretical advancement and practical applications of analysis.
• Presentation of results at scheduled meetings and at public forums.
• Use mathematical tools and software to analyze datasets, validate results, and interpret findings.
• Participating in research planning sessions, supervising and training postdocs, graduate and undergraduate students.

• Ph.D. in a relevant area of mathematics and demonstrated experience as reflected in scientific publications.
• Extensive experience with research & problem solving, data analysis, collaboration, publication & presentation and modeling and stimulation.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

$70,000

Typical office environment

• Current curriculum vitae
• Submit a minimum of three letters of reference, at least two of which must be from references outside of The University of Texas at Austin.

• 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.
• 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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