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Current Openings
Research Staff Positions
Posted: November, 2021 | Location: UT main campus, Pickle Research Campus
Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellow
Posted: October, 2021 | Location: UT main campus, Pickle Research Campus
Postdoctoral Fellow: Micropaleontology
Posted: July, 2021 | Location: UT main campus, Pickle Research Campus
Research Staff Positions
The University of Texas Institute for Geophysics (UTIG) seeks to hire three Research Staff members in the following two broadly defined areas: (1) Global Change, including but not limited to: climate, extreme weather, sea level, coastal processes, and cryosphere; and (2) Solid Earth Geophysics, including but not limited to: earthquake processes, geodesy, marine geophysics and tectonics, and solid earth-cryosphere interaction. We seek colleagues who creatively use theoretical, computational, observational and/or experimental approaches to address fundamental problems and processes on Earth or other planets. Current areas of research at UTIG include climate modeling and dynamics, paleoclimatology, ice sheet and ocean dynamics, marine geology and geophysics, plate tectonics and mantle convection, theoretical geophysics, earthquake processes, and planetary geophysics.
What We’re Looking For
We are interested in candidates who will bring new research expertise and perspectives to UTIG. Successful applicants will be expected to contribute to a dynamic and diverse research community at The University of Texas at Austin through the development of a vigorous, internationally recognized, and externally funded research program, and through engagement with colleagues, postdoctoral scholars, and students.
Candidates must hold a Ph.D. or be near completion of this degree in Earth Science or a related field.
We particularly welcome applications from candidates from nontraditional research backgrounds and from scientists who understand the experiences of those underrepresented in higher education and research.
About the Position
We anticipate hiring at the Research Associate or Research Scientist rank. Research Associates and Scientists are part of the research staff at UTIG and receive six months of institutional salary support, with the rest obtained from externally funded research programs. Research appointments at UTIG follow a career track similar to that of academic faculty, in which the rank of Research Associate is analogous to that of Assistant Professor and the rank of Research Scientist is analogous to that of Associate Professor. Research staff at UTIG can advise or co-advise postdoctoral scholars as well as graduate and undergraduate students.
About UTIG
UTIG is part of the Jackson School of Geosciences, which houses top research programs across all areas of the Earth Sciences. UTIG is also closely allied with the Texas Advanced Computing Center, and it is involved in several research centers and programs at UT focused on emerging Earth Science problems, such as the Center for Planetary Systems Habitability, the Center for Space Research, and the Oden Institute for Computational Engineering and Sciences. UTIG employs both computational- and field-based technical support staff, and operates a variety of field equipment and lab facilities.
How to Apply
Applications should include:
- cover letter
- curriculum vitae
- a two-page statement of research interests
- a one-page diversity statement
- up to three recent peer-reviewed publications
- references: names and contact information of three qualified persons who can provide the search committee a reference letter upon request.
For full consideration, applications should be submitted by January 15, 2022.
To apply, visit this posting at UT Austin’s Staff Jobs website: R_00016687
Note: Current university employees must apply through MyWorkday: R_00016687 (requires UT EID)
Questions?
For additional information about the application process, please contact Rosalind Gamble (rgamble@ig.utexas.edu).
For additional information about the position, please contact the search committee chair: Yuko Okumura (yukoo@ig.utexas.edu).
Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellow
UTIG’s Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowship is a highly competitive, endowed institutional award and recipients may pursue their own research interests in any scientific subfield that complements or expands ongoing UTIG programs.
Responsibilities
- Develop and carry out independent research in collaboration with UTIG mentors.
- Present results to the scientific community and broader public.
- Publish results in peer-reviewed journals.
Required Qualifications
A PhD in a relevant field (Earth, marine, and planetary science or allied disciplines) must have been received within the past three years.
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to perform independent research as well as collaborate effectively. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Salary Range
$60,000, with an additional $5,000 for research and travel expenses.
Duration
The position is for up to two years, based on performance.
How to Apply
- For full consideration, applications must be received by January 2, 2022.
- The application package must include:
- A CV that includes education, employment history, publications, and record of any extramural funding;
- A concise, two-page research proposal (including figures, but excluding references) stating research interests and specific plans for their UTIG residence and addressing how they complement or expand ongoing research directions at UTIG (ig.utexas.edu/research/);
- The names and contact information for three individuals willing to write letters of reference.
To apply, visit this posting at UT Austin’s Staff Jobs website: R_00015986
Note: Current university employees must apply through MyWorkday: R_00015986 (requires UT EID)
Questions?
Please direct questions about the position and research to Thorsten Becker.
Postdoctoral Fellow: Micropaleontology
Seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to conduct foraminiferal analysis of K-Pg boundary samples from Tunisia, Spain, and Texas, and undertake statistical analysis of planktic foraminiferal populations globally in the early Paleocene.
Responsibilities
- Conduct planktic foraminiferal population studies of K-Pg boundary sites in Tunisia, Spain, and Texas (field work optional).
- Compile database of new and existing planktic foraminifer population data for early Danian sites across the world and conduct statistical analysis of geographic and temporal trends.
- Actively participate in micropaleo group meetings, laboratory training, the UTIG postdoctoral mentoring program, and other UTIG, Jackson School of Geosciences, and University-wide career development and training opportunities.
Required Qualifications
PhD in a relevant field must have been received within the past 3 years. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to perform independent research as well as collaborate effectively
Salary Range
$60,000 + depending on qualifications
How to Apply
- Resume/CV
- 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
- Letter of interest
For more information about eligibility and how to apply, visit this posting on the university’s Staff Job website (post ref: R_00014246)
Note: Current university employees must apply here: R_00014246 (requires UT EID)
Questions?
Please direct questions about the position and research to Chris Lowery.
The University of Texas at Austin is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. All positions are security sensitive, and conviction verification is conducted on applicants selected.