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204); padding-top: 1em;">Postdoctoral Fellow</h2>
<div id="hiring_department"><span class="label"
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department</span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><span
class="value">Ctr Space Research</span></div>
<div id="salary"><span class="label" style="font-weight: bold;
display: inline-block; width: 12em;">Monthly salary</span><span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="value">$4,500+
depending on qualifications</span></div>
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class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="value">40.00
Standard from 800AM to 500PM</span></div>
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247);"><span class="label" style="font-weight: bold; display:
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class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="value">15-09-15-01-0712</span></div>
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class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="value">MCC
Building (Northwest Austin)</span></div>
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class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="value">1</span></div>
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<p class="value" style="font-size: 1em; letter-spacing: 0.5px;
margin: 0px;">This system will support research in regional
water cycle processes, aid water management decision support,
wildfire hazard and agricultural productivity assessments, etc.
The position offers ample opportunity for research in regional
water cycle processes. Accessible facilities include a
direct-broadcast satellite receiving system _ TACC
supercomputers, and a community of space mission analysts.</p>
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<li style="margin: 0px; font-size: 11.84px;">A Resume is
required in order to apply</li>
<li style="margin: 0px; font-size: 11.84px;">A List of 3
References is required in order to apply.</li>
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style="font-weight: bold; display: inline-block; width: auto;"><span>Purpose</span></span>
<p class="value" style="font-size: 1em; letter-spacing: 0.5px;
margin: 0px;">Contribute to the development of a
remote-sensing based water cycle information system focused on
the Southwestern USA and northern Mexico, extensible to
central North America; integrating diverse remote-sensing
observations and model-based data sets; spanning the
real-time, seasonal and decadal time-scales.</p>
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<div id="ess_functions" class="row info_section "><span
class="label" style="font-weight: bold; display: inline-block;
width: auto;"><span>Essential Functions</span></span>
<p class="value" style="font-size: 1em; letter-spacing: 0.5px;
margin: 0px;">Research and development of the architecture and
prototype elements of a water-cycle information system for the
regions of interest. The system will enable research, data
assessment and information delivery for different applications
and water cycle studies. Incorporate diverse data sets within
a common spatio-temporal framework. Prepare manuscripts for
scientific publication. Help conceptualize and write grant
applications in this and related areas of research. Supervise
student research in allied topics.</p>
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<div id="marg_functions" class="row info_section "><span
class="label" style="font-weight: bold; display: inline-block;
width: auto;"><span>Marginal/Incidental functions</span></span>
<p class="value" style="font-size: 1em; letter-spacing: 0.5px;
margin: 0px;">Other related functions as assigned.</p>
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<div id="req_quals" class="row info_section "><span class="label"
style="font-weight: bold; display: inline-block; width: auto;"><span>Required
qualifications</span></span>
<p class="value" style="font-size: 1em; letter-spacing: 0.5px;
margin: 0px;">PhD in relevant engineering disciplines or
natural sciences within last three years. Two or more of the
following: (i) Knowledge of, or a record of water cycle
research in the region of interest; (ii) Knowledge of
remote-sensing methods, for example, for mass-flux (GRACE),
vegetation (NDVI), precipitation; etc (iii) Familiarity with
the land-surface and atmospheric model data sets; (iv)
Knowledge of the development of information delivery systems
for decision support.</p>
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<div id="pref_quals" class="row info_section "><span class="label"
style="font-weight: bold; display: inline-block; width: auto;"><span>Preferred
Qualifications</span></span>
<p class="value" style="font-size: 1em; letter-spacing: 0.5px;
margin: 0px;">Excellent communication skills, with a strong
publication record. Should be self-motivated, and demonstrate
desire and ability to work with others individually and in a
collaborative environment.</p>
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<div id="work_cond" class="row info_section "><span class="label"
style="font-weight: bold; display: inline-block; width: auto;"><span>Working
conditions</span></span>
<p class="value" style="font-size: 1em; letter-spacing: 0.5px;
margin: 0px;">May work around standard office conditions
Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation</p>
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<p style="font-size: 1em; letter-spacing: 0.5px; margin: 0px;
padding-top: 1em;">A criminal history background check will be
required for finalist(s) under consideration for this
position.</p>
<p style="font-size: 1em; letter-spacing: 0.5px; margin: 0px;
padding-top: 1em;">The retirement plan for this position is
Teacher Retirement System of Texas (<acronym
style="border-bottom-width: 1px; border-bottom-style:
dotted; border-bottom-color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">TRS</acronym>),
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 (<acronym
style="border-bottom-width: 1px; border-bottom-style:
dotted; border-bottom-color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">ORP</acronym>)
instead of<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><acronym
title="Teacher Retirement System"
style="border-bottom-width: 1px; border-bottom-style:
dotted; border-bottom-color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">TRS</acronym>,
subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least
135 days in length.</p>
<p style="font-size: 1em; letter-spacing: 0.5px; margin: 0px;
padding-top: 1em;">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
commited 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.</p>
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padding-top: 1em;">If hired, you will be required to complete
the federal Employment Eligibility Verification form, I-9. You
will be required to present acceptable, original<span
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and authorization to work in the United States. Information
from the documents will be submitted to the federal E-Verify
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than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result
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