The University of Texas at Austin · 1 month ago
Research Associate, McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering, Cockrell School of Engineering
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior LevelThe University of Texas at Austin is a top-10 engineering school known for its leadership in technology innovation and education. The Research Associate position in the McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering involves conducting air quality measurement studies, managing projects, and mentoring students while collaborating with a team.
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Responsibilities
Ambient measurements (requires travel): Conduct ambient measurement campaigns utilizing stationary and mobile measurement platforms (requires Texas driver’s license), in collaboration with other team members and collaborators. Take a leading role in coordinating measurement plans and other project activities, including analysis of data. Total travel depends on project details; we estimate approximately 2 weeks of travel every 2-3 months
Communication: Prepare scientific papers and reports; present scientific results to collaborators and sponsors, and at major conferences. Communicate results to non-technical audiences in industry, government, and the public
Laboratory chamber experiments: Conduct laboratory chamber experiments in collaboration with other team members and collaborators. Take a leading role in planning experiments and analysis of data
Project Management: Propose, plan, schedule, coordinate, complete and report the detailed phases of parts of ongoing projects in the group; devise new approaches to problems encountered. Lead and manage projects involving multiple universities and outside organizations to ensure deadlines and deliverables are completed on schedule
Mentorship: Mentor students, post-doctoral scholars, and other personnel on projects by training them, organizing and conducting regular meetings, and tracking progress throughout the duration of the project
Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or closely related discipline
Proficiency in using advanced mass spectrometric instrumentation, including chemical ionization mass spectrometers or aerosol mass spectrometers, or closely related instrumentation
Proficiency in quantitative analyses utilizing mass spectrometric instrumentation
Proficiency in Igor Pro and mass spectrometric data analysis using this software
Ability to communicate research in writing and orally to broad audiences
Ability to obtain UT Austin driver status, which requires a Texas driver's license (needed to conduct mobile measurements)
Preferred
Postdoctoral research experience
Mentoring experience
Fieldwork experience
Demonstrated experience in statistical modeling, data analysis, and scientific programming languages (Python, Matlab, or R)
Familiar with geographical information systems like ArcGIS
Benefits
Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 7.75% employer matching funds
Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities
Tuition assistance
Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card
Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin Cap Metro buses with staff ID card
Company
The University of Texas at Austin
The University of Texas at Austin is one of the largest public universities in the United States.
Founded in 1922
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Republic Capital Group
2022-09-14Series Unknown
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Will Whiting
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