Job Posting Title:

DGS - Postdoctoral Fellow (Modeling Carbonation of Ultramafic Rocks)

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Hiring Department:

Department of Geological Sciences

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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 Aug 31, 2025

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

The Jackson School of Geosciences at the University of Texas at Austin invites applications for a postdoctoral associate to model carbonation of ultramafic rocks under the supervision of Prof. Marc Hesse in the Department of Geological Sciences and Dr. Esti Ukar in the Bureau of Economic Geology. The fellow will be joining a multidisciplinary, international team of academic and industry stakeholders funded through a DOE ARPA-E MINER project that aims to combine mining of critical elements with geological carbon dioxide storage through in-situ carbon mineralization in the subsurface.

Qualifications include a PhD in Geosciences, Subsurface engineering (Cvil/Petroleum) or Applied Mathematics with a research focus on the simulations of reactive transport in porous and/or fractured media. The successful candidate must be self-motivated, independent, and able to work collaboratively in a diverse and dynamic team. Previous experience modeling the coupling between reactions and geomechanics is desirable.

The postdoc will be based in the Jackson School of Geosciences, either in the Department of Geological Sciences and/or in the Bureau of Economic Geology. The expected start date is September 1, 2023 and the duration of the appointment is 1 year (12 months), with a possibility for renewal for an additional year contingent upon satisfactory performance. The yearly salary for this position is $65,000.

Applications should include:

Cover letter (2 page maximum), Curriculum vitae including a publication list, Contact information for three references.

For full consideration upload all materials to workday before June 1, 2023, but review of applications will continue until the position is filled. For questions about this position please contact Marc Hesse (mhesse@jsg.utexas.edu ).

Purpose

The postdoc will develop a numerical model for the reactive carbonation of ultramafic rocks on the field scale.

Responsibilities

• To develop a numerical model for the reactive carbonation of ultramafic rocks on the field scale.

• The aim of the model is to help to interpret field data collected over the duration of the project and to project the rate of carbonation forward in time.

• The postdoc will develop the numerical model, apply the model to the field site of the project and disseminate the results through publication.

Required Qualifications

PhD in Geosciences, Subsurface engineering (Cvil/Petroleum) or Applied Mathematics received within the last three (3) years . Experience in the simulations of reactive transport in porous and/or fractured media. Proficiency in at least one scientific programming language for modeling and model output data analysis (e.g., Matlab, Julia, Python, Fortran, C++, etc.) Strong verbal and written communication skills. Strong creativity and problem solving skills. Complete application package as described above.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience modeling the coupling between reactions and geomechanics. Publication track record. Strong letters of recommendation.

Salary Range

$65,000

Working Conditions

• May work around standard office conditions and in the field.

• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.

• Use of manual dexterity.

• Climbing of stairs.

• Lifting and moving

Required Materials

• Resume/CV

• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

• Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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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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