The University of Texas at Austin · 4 weeks ago
Research Engineering/Scientist Associate IV, Center for Energy and Environmental Systems Analysis, Cockrell School of Engineering
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$80K/yr - $80K/yr
2+ years expThe University of Texas at Austin is a top-10 engineering school and a global leader in technology innovation and engineering education. The Research Engineering/Scientist Associate IV will advance the development of accurate greenhouse gas emissions estimates from oil and gas supply chains through data analytics, project management, and mentorship of students and scholars.
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Responsibilities
Develop and perform emission modeling of oil and gas production and supply chains, with wide latitude for independent action and decision; perform geospatial and statistical analyses to address science and policy questions; choose from a range of projects including multi-scale field measurement campaigns, advanced data analytics, model development, and geospatial analysis
Propose, plan, schedule, coordinate, complete and report the detailed phases of parts of ongoing projects in the group; devises new approaches to problems encountered. Lead and manage projects involved multiple universities and outside organizations to ensure deadlines and deliverables are completed on schedule. Coordinate field campaigns as necessary
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
Mentor graduate students, post-doctoral scholars, and other personnel on projects by organizing regular internal team meetings and tracking progress throughout the duration of the project
Qualification
Required
Recent Ph.D. in Chemical, Environmental, Petroleum, or other related engineering disciplines with two (2) years of relevant experience or Master's degree in Chemical, Environmental, Petroleum, or other related engineering disciplines with four years of relevant experience
Knowledge about oil and gas industry infrastructure, operations, emissions modeling, and/or greenhouse gas emissions accounting
Proficiency in quantitative analyses and geospatial analyses
Ability to communicate research in writing and orally to broad audiences
Preferred
Experience in life-cycle assessment (LCA) and techno-economic modeling (TEA)
Experience in modeling greenhouse gas emissions from upstream oil and gas production and downstream supply chains
Demonstrated experience in statistical modeling, data analysis, and scientific programming languages (Python, Matlab, or R)
Familiar with geographical information systems like ArcGIS
Familiar with public database associated with oil and gas production, including EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP), Inventory of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks (GHGI), and Texas Railroad Commission (Texas RRC)
Benefits
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.
Company
The University of Texas at Austin
The University of Texas at Austin is one of the largest public universities in the United States.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Republic Capital Group
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Will Whiting
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