Job Posting Title:

JSG Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellow

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Hiring Department:

John A and Katherine G Jackson School of Geosciences

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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 its 2024-2025 school-wide Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellows Program. The Jackson School is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible Geosciences where all scientists succeed at the highest level.  We seek to hire up to two creative, enterprising, collaborative, and community-engaged postdoctoral scholars who will conduct independent research on topics that advance our understanding of Earth as a system, while engaging with researchers and faculty across the Jackson School. We welcome applicants with research interests across geosciences disciplines, but we are particularly interested in applicants who seek to work at the interfaces between disciplines, and to understand how research outcomes can address both current and future issues facing societies.

Topics of collaborative study could include, but are not limited to:

• The confluence of environmental and human health;

• Water resources and water-energy security;

• Climate change and environmental extremes;

• Coastal processes and sea-level change;

• Energy systems and infrastructure;

• Subduction zone geodynamics;

• Computational fluid- and solid-Earth geophysics;

• Natural hazard modeling and monitoring;

• Planetary evolution and habitability.

Recipients of this endowed fellowship will join a vibrant community of faculty, research scientists, and post-docs where they are expected to pursue self-directed research in any scientific subfield that complements or expands ongoing programs. Applicants are encouraged to contact research groups across the Jackson School of Geosciences to discuss potential areas of research interest. The appointment is for two years, contingent upon successful performance. The salary is $75,000 per year and appointees are eligible for benefits. The appointment also comes with research support of $10,000 per year and one-time relocation costs of up to $6000. The start date is flexible and can be as early as February 15, 2024.

Purpose

The Jackson School of Geosciences at the University of Texas at Austin is recruiting a distinguished postdoctoral fellow to conduct research into geoscience topics that can help address issues facing societies. The successful candidate will conduct collaborative research with members of the faculty and scientific staff at the Jackson School of Geosciences while developing their individual research profile.

Responsibilities

• Develop and carry out independent research in collaboration with JSG mentors.

• Present results to the scientific community and broader public.

• Publish results in peer-reviewed journals.

• Mentor students in research, as needed.

Required Qualifications

• PhD degree in geoscience, physics, material science, or relevant field. PhD must have been earned within the past three years.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Demonstrated contribution to original research published in peer reviewed journals.

• Excellent oral and written English communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to perform independent research as well as collaborate effectively.

• Experience using computer programming (e.g., Python, R, Matlab) for data analysis and visualization.

• Experience with submitting or collaborating on grant proposals

Salary Range

$75,000

Working Conditions

• May work around standard office conditions

• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

Required Materials

• A current CV that includes education and employment history, publications, and awards. Must include month and year that Ph.D. was awarded or the expected completion date.

• A document outlining past achievements, leadership and mentorship accomplishments and general research interests (one page).

• A brief research proposal, describing how the research may leverage and magnify research being conducted at the Jackson School, and expected research groups and/or units in the Jackson School. Ideally, research will involve more than one research group at the Jackson School (3 pages).

• A list of names and contact information for three potential references.

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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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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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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