Job Posting Title:

Postdoctoral Fellow

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Hiring Department:

Bureau of Economic Geology

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until May 03, 2024

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Location:

PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

The position is available for an initial duration of 1 year, with the possibility of renewal based on satisfactory progress and availability of funds. The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers at the Bureau of Economic Geology and the Cockrell School of Engineering. UT offers competitive salary and benefits, a collaborative research environment, and the facilities of a large research university.

This position is an in-person position located on J.J. Pickle Research Campus in North Austin.

Purpose

Devise and execute laboratory chemical reaction experiments of rock materials and geomechanical testing to evaluate caprock integrity and wellbore cement stability for subsurface hydrogen storage.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory research.
• Conduct scientific writing.
• Preparation of presentations and giving presentations.

Required Qualifications

PhD in geosciences, geochemistry, reservoir geomechanics, engineering rock mechanics, or a related discipline. The successful candidates must provide a record of successful collaborative research experiences, be able to work toward project deadlines, and have a willingness to work with industry scientists to apply techniques and research results. The candidate must have a demonstrated record of scientific publication in international peer-reviewed journals as lead author and demonstrated fluency in spoken and written English. The successful applicant will be expected to present at meetings with sponsors, present at conferences, and publish in international journals.

PhD must have been received no later than 3 years from the date of posting.

Preferred Qualifications

Independent research experience in experimental geochemistry and/or experimental rock mechanics.

Salary Range

$65,000 - $70,000

Working Conditions

• May work around chemical fumes

• May work around chemicals

• May work around electrical and mechanical hazards

• May work around standard office conditions

• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

• Use of manual dexterity

• Climbing of ladders

• Lifting and moving

• Occasional weekend, overtime and evening work to meet deadlines

• Hazardous lab conditions (successful completion of mandatory lab safety training courses required)

Required Materials

• In addition to this application, applicants must send a combined electronic (pdf) file containing a letter of application, resume with a complete record of publications including links to articles, brief statement of professional goals with an emphasis on research objectives, and names and addresses of three professional references (at least two academic) via e-mail to Dr. Peter Eichhubl, peter.eichhubl@beg.utexas.edu. Applications will be reviewed until the positions is filled.

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Employment Eligibility:

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

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

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.

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Background Checks:

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

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer , complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.  You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.  Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.  Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]
• E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031 .

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.