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 Oct 11, 2024

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Location:

PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

This position is located at the J.J. Pickle Research Campus in North Austin.

Purpose

The ideal postdoc will conduct a fundamental and applied feasibility study on combined passive and active electromagnetic (EM) monitoring.  The successful candidate will employ laboratory setups, forward and inverse numerical solutions of Maxwell equations, make recommendations for the EM survey design at test sites, and then help in conducting field demos and analyzing survey results.   The successful candidate may also be asked to assist in core flood studies and geomechanical lab tests to study the combined effects, and then model their usefulness for various subsurface applications.

Responsibilities

• Electromagnetic laboratory experiments and rock characterization.
• Forward and inverse numerical solutions of Maxwell equations and geomechanical modeling.
• EM survey design and implementation at a test site.

• Write peer-reviewed papers and present at meetings, and conferences.

Required Qualifications

Ph.D. in geophysics, electrical engineering, geological sciences, petroleum engineering, or equivalent field with expertise in EM geophysics, knowledge of reservoir geology, and oil production. Programming skills, particularly in Python or C. Write reports and papers in international journals. Proven capacity for innovative, creative scientific analysis. Ability to give presentations to industrial affiliates and academic audiences. Proven publication, written, and verbal communication skills. Ability to work both independently and effectively in a group. Ability to work effectively with researchers from different disciplines, including engineers and geologists, in office, laboratory, and field environments. The degree must have been received within 3 years from the date of application.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of numerical inversion techniques of the Maxwell equations and machine learning. Understanding the complexity of EM and laboratory experiments involving flow through porous rocks and specimens. Knowledge of commercial EM software programs and field operations. Understanding the importance of knowledge transfer to industry and orienting the research to realistic problems and challenges.  Ability to synthesize complicated concepts to basic components, and communicate them to non-technical stakeholders. Understanding geomechanics and fluid dynamics could be advantageous.  Experience with core flooding and geomechanical equipment is desired. An entrepreneurial spirit is a plus.

Salary Range

$65,000 - $70,000

Working Conditions

• Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished)

• May work in all weather conditions

• May work around chemical fumes

• May work around standard office conditions

• May work around chemicals

• May work around electrical and mechanical hazards

• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

• Use of manual dexterity

• Lifting and moving

• Occasional weekend, overtime, and evening work to meet deadlines

• Occasional travel intrastate, interstate, international

• Occasional fieldwork as necessary

Required Materials

• Resume/CV

• 3 work references with their contact information
• 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.

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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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