The University of Texas at Austin · 3 weeks ago
Research Engineering Scientist Associate V - Environmental Science Institute (JSG)
UT MAIN CAMPUS
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$68K/yr - $68K/yr
4+ years expThe University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Research Engineering Scientist Associate V for the Environmental Science Institute. The role involves conducting and supervising scientific research, coordinating activities, and managing budgets while also assisting students in their research endeavors.
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Responsibilities
Conduct scientific research and assist students in their research. Investigations are primarily geologic and environmental, involving geochemical analyses of trace elements and stable and radiogenic isotopes in samples of water, soil, rock and wood. Research areas include caves, aquifers, surface water, tree-rings, climate, paleo-environments, and sustainable urban systems. Field and laboratory research activities and data analysis are required. Authoring and co-authoring of scientific papers to disseminate research results is required. Research may include evaluating educational programs. Manage budgets and expenditures associated with research activities
Identification of grant opportunities, and inception, writing, editing, and submission of grant proposals and budgets to federal, state and NGO grantors. This will involve working with affiliated ESI faculty to i) write and submit proposals to support their research, and the research outlined in function 1 above, and 2) identifying opportunities for interdisciplinary grant proposals and organizing faculty teams to pursue these opportunities
Co-supervision of research and laboratory activities of employees, graduate students, and undergraduate students. Assist with oversight of laboratory facilities and procedures and database management
Assist in the management of the Environmental Science Institute. This includes review and approval of documents online, organization of staff activities, and coordination of ESI’s research networks, including the Texas Water Research Network
Marginal/Incidental Function: Assist with special events and other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in Geosciences or Environmental Sciences (emphasizing Geochemistry) and at least 6 years of relevant experience, OR Doctoral degree in Geosciences or Environmental Sciences (emphasizing Geochemistry) and at least 4 years of relevant experience
Minimum of 1 year of related experience or a strong record of publication in the field
Experience developing peer-reviewed publications and proposals related to water resources, paleoclimate, isotope geochemistry, and sustainable urban systems
Experience in conducting, interpreting, and modeling stable and radiogenic isotope and hydrologic and climate data
Strong communication and team-building skills
This job requires a class 'C' operator's driver's license
The applicant selected must provide a current three year driving record from the current state of residence
If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident
Preferred
A strong publication record in isotope geochemistry and/or paleo-environmental analysis
Research experience in scientific studies of sustainable urban systems and community-based participatory research
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.
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Republic Capital Group
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Will Whiting
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