Job Posting Title:

Research Associate

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Hiring Department:

Department of Astronomy

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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:

Jul 17, 2023

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until Aug 31, 2024

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

Through 8/31/24, with the possibility of continuation depending on business needs, performance, and the availability of funding.

Purpose

The research associate will carry out research related to high-redshift galaxy evolution, including the development of tools for data reduction and analysis

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in Astronomy according to specific area of interest.
• To publish research findings and present them in scientific meetings. Domestic and international travel may be required.
• Collaborate with other researchers on projects.
• Provide guidance/assistance on related projects to other members of the research team.
• Other related functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Astronomy or a related field
• Demonstrated expertise with astronomical data and data reduction procedures, specifically for JWST data.
• Extensive knowledge of imaging and spectroscopy of high-redshift galaxies, including data reduction, photometric and spectroscopic extraction, and high-level analysis.
• Research experience in high-redshift galaxy evolution.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Attention to detail, effective problem-solving skills, and excellent judgment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous research experience in any of the following areas: space-based data acquisition and reduction, galaxy evolution research specifically measurement of luminosity functions and spectroscopic redshifts
• Four years postdoctoral experience in the field of high-redshift galaxy evolution.
• Significant experience mentoring graduate and undergraduate students

Salary Range

$76,500

Working Conditions

• Work in an academic research environment.
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.
• Occasional overnight observations may be scheduled according to project needs.

Required Materials

• Current CV

• Letter of interest/research statement

• Minimum of three letters of reference, at least two of which must be from referees outside of UT Austin (the Hiring PI/Supervisor cannot be a reference); referees may submit letters to Astronomy HR via email, c.darocy@austin.utexas.edu

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.

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Employment Eligibility:

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.

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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:

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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 .

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