Post-Doctoral Researcher, Department of Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering, Cockrell School of Engineering

Hiring Department:
Hildebrand Department of Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering

Position Open To:
All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

40

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Earliest

Start Date:

Immediately

Position Duration:
Expected to Continue Until Aug 31, 2023

Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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.

This is a temporary training position that may be renewed annually, for a maximum of five years, based upon performance review, progress towards research goals, and continuation of funding.

• Conducts computational and experimental research on electromagnetic properties of rocks
• Develops methods for reliable interpretation of electromagnetic measurements in porous media
• Publishes research papers
• Interacts with multidisciplinary team members
• Performs other related duties as assigned

• Ph.D. in physics, engineering, geophysics, or any geoscience related major received by the time joining UT Austin as postdoctoral researcher.
• PhD must have been earned within the past three years.
• Knowledgeable in numerical methods and proficient in at least one computer programming language.
• Knowledgeable in electrical properties of heterogeneous materials.
• Experience in experimental work.
• At least three peer-reviewed publications either published or under review.
• Demonstrate good communication skills and teamwork.

• Three years of experience in conducting experimental research in electromagnetic properties of rocks.

$53,460 + depending on qualifications

• May work around chemical fumes
• May work around biohazards
• May work around chemicals
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

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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