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Current Openings
Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellow
Posted: October, 2021 | Location: UT main campus, Pickle Research Campus
Postdoctoral Fellow: Planetary Interiors
Posted: August, 2021 | Location: UT main campus, Pickle Research Campus
Postdoctoral Fellow: Micropaleontology
Posted: July, 2021 | Location: UT main campus, Pickle Research Campus
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: Planetary Interiors
UTIG’s planetary research group is seeking a postdoctoral fellow to conduct research with Dr. Krista Soderlund on projects related to ocean circulation and ice-ocean coupling processes in icy satellites and/or dynamo generation in planetary interiors.
Responsibilities
- Develop, carry out, and analyze numerical simulations of fluid dynamic processes in planetary and/or satellite interiors.
- Present results to the scientific community and broader public.
- Publish results in peer-reviewed journals.
Required Qualifications
A PhD in a relevant field must have been received within the past three years. Proficiency in at least one scientific programming language for modeling and model output data analysis (e.g., Fortran, Python, Matlab). 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
Duration
The position is expected to continue for two years based on a successful first year evaluation.
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_00014318)
Note: Current university employees must apply here: R_00014318 (requires UT EID)
Questions?
Please direct questions about the position and research to Krista Soderlund.
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.
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