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Postdoctoral Fellow: Geomechanics

The University of Texas Institute for Geophysics (UTIG) invites applications for a Postdoctoral position in computational or experimental Geomechanics.

What We’re Looking For

Successful applicants will have expertise in:

• laboratory experimental design and experimentation with a focus on deformation and fluid flow in Earth materials;
• computational approaches applied to problems of coupled deformation and fluid flow; or,
• analysis and modeling of geodetic or seismological data.

About the Position

This individual will be expected to contribute to, and help lead research within a vibrant and diverse group of undergraduate and graduate students, postdocs, and laboratory staff working on problems in geofluids, geomechanics, and tectonics.

The appointment is for up to three years, contingent on performance, with a start date as early as September 1, 2020.

How to Apply

Applicants should submit a curriculum vita, a brief (1-2 page) statement of interest, and the names of three references.

Applications may be submitted electronically as an email attachment to demian@ig.utexas.edu or rgamble@ig.utexas.edu.

Notes

Materials will be reviewed beginning July 1, 2020 and will be accepted until the position is filled.

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Research Engineering Scientist Associate III

The GeoFluids and Geomechanics Group with UTIG is hiring a Research Engineering Scientist Associate (RESA-III). The engineer will support fluid flow and deformation experiments.

Responsibilities

The candidate will be responsible for operating, maintaining, and overseeing a wide variety of experimental equipment including high pressure pumps, loading vessels, and deformation, acoustic, and pressure sensors. The individual will need to be mechanically inclined, to have a strong hands-on capability, to be willing to learn new techniques, and to work effectively in teams. The candidate will assist delivery, transport, storage, and manipulation of pressurized and non-pressurized samples. The individual will develop and maintain health and safety standards, including the safe operation of high-pressure systems, and flammable liquids and gasses. The individual will develop standard operating procedures, and provide user training. The individual will contract and perform maintenance of these laboratories, build and troubleshoot experimental systems, maintain and calibrate sensors and instrumentation, and collaborate with internal and external researchers.

Read more about the UT Geomechanics Laboratory.

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree and two years of related experience, or bachelor’s degree and four years of related experience. Thorough knowledge of special equipment used in the field of research.

Preferred Qualifications

Education and experience higher than the required field.

Salary Range

$42,228 + depending on qualifications

How to Apply

Visit this job’s posting on UT Workday to apply.

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Computational Geoscientist

The Computational Geoscientist will provide technical leadership and expertise to develop, optimize, and deploy software and workflows that enable new Earth and planetary science research utilizing high performance computing, visualization, and big data approaches.

Responsibilities

The candidate is expected to work with a number of computationally oriented researchers and their graduate students at UTIG. She/he is to lead and assist in a range of computational tasks. These could include

• adaptation of existing codes as well as new algorithm and software development for multi-scale, multi-physics problems,
• implementation and deployment of software, optimization of software for high-performance, massively parallel computing platforms,
• optimization of workflows including high throughput data processing, development of platforms to analyze large model outputs, construction of adjoint models, as well as other computational and data science tasks.

The successful candidate will have the scientific and interpersonal skills to interface with diverse and heterogeneous teams of scientists as well as to work independently. She/he has to be self-motivated and is encouraged to bring in their personal scientific interests and expertise into collaborative projects.

Required Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Earth or computational sciences, applied math, engineering, physics, or a related field; experience working in a computational research position; proficiency in at least one common programming language, such as Python, C/C++, or F90; ability to work independently under established deadlines and as part of a team; strong interpersonal communications skills; ability to travel to partner and collaborator institutions, relevant conferences, etc. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Ph.D. in Earth or computational sciences, applied math, engineering, physics, or a related field; Peer-reviewed publications; demonstrated research experience in the Earth and planetary sciences (e.g., climate dynamics, geodynamics, seismology and exploration geophysics, or dynamo studies); and proficiency in more than one programming language.

Salary Range

$50,000 + depending on qualifications

How to Apply

Visit this job’s posting on the University’s job board to apply.

Questions about the position may be addressed to Thorsten Becker.

Applications must include:

• Resume/CV
• Three work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Note: Review of applications will begin June 1, and the position will remain open until filled.