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Geothermal Postdoctoral Fellow

The University of Texas at Austin
Full-time
On-site
Austin, Texas, United States

Job Posting Title:

Geothermal Postdoctoral Fellow

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Hiring Department:

John A and Katherine G Jackson School of Geosciences

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until May 20, 2025

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Location:

PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

This is a position at the J.J. Pickle Research Campus in North Austin

Purpose

The position will work on multiple current fundings exploring geothermal resources, reservoir modeling, geothermal data analysis and machine learning implementation, and techno-economics.

Responsibilities

  • Research
  • Writing
  • Proposal Development
  • Various other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

The ideal candidate must have:

  • Ph.D. in earth sciences or engineering with research experience in geothermal energy.

  • Proven capacity for innovative, creative scientific analysis

  • Excellent data management skills

  • Proven publication skills and verbal communication skills

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and professional demeanor

  • Ability to work both independently and effectively in a group

  • Ability to work effectively with multiple disciplines, including geophysics and engineering
     

Ph.D. must have been received within three years from date of hire

Preferred Qualifications

Expertise in reservoir modeling, developing various machine learning models, and techno-economics. Experience in coding in Python/Julia, or similar languages and industry-standard reservoir simulators. Geothermal field project experience, either in industry or academia.

Salary Range

$65,000+ depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

  • May work in all weather conditions

  • May work in extreme temperatures

  • May work around standard office conditions

  • May work around chemicals

  • May work around electrical and mechanical hazards

  • Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

  • Use of manual dexterity

  • Climbing of stairs

  • Climbing of ladders

  • Lifting and moving

  • Occasional weekend, overtime, and evening work to meet deadlines

  • Fieldwork as necessary

Required Materials

  • Resume/CV

  • 3 work references with their contact information

  • Letter of interest

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Employment Eligibility:

Please make sure you meet all the required qualifications and you can perform all of the essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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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. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.  You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.  Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.  Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.