[ES_JOBS_NET] Postdoctoral Fellow, Geological Sciences, Univ. of Texas at Austin

[Christine Wiedinmyer]

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ob Posting Title:
Postdoctoral Fellow, Geological Sciences

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Hiring Department:
Department of Geological Sciences

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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 Aug 31, 2020

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Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Description:
The Department of Geological Sciences at The University of Texas at Austin (UT) invites applications for a postdoctoral research position for Raman study of methane hydrates in geological systems.

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Job Details:

General Notes

The initial appointment for the position is for one year. The position could be reviewed for the second year upon successful evaluation of the first-year job performance

Responsibilities
*        Pursue the micro-Raman spectroscopy study of methane hydrate at high pressure and low temperature conditions relevant to natural hydrate reservoir environments.
*        Familiar with two-dimensional micro-Raman mapping using Renishaw and Horiba systems.
*        Programming skill or using a commercial program in processing large amount of 2-D Raman spectra will be needed for the project.
Required Qualifications

PhD completed within the last three years in Geosciences, Petroleum Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related field at the time of appointment.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Backgrounds in laboratory experimental equipment operation (pressure and temperature controls) and sediment sample preparation as well as knowledge in sedimentology, mineral physics and thermodynamics, and/or pore fluid dynamics

Salary Range

$50,000

Working Conditions
*        May work around standard office conditions.
*        Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.
*        Use of manual dexterity.
*        Climbing of stairs.
*        Lifting and moving.

Required Materials
*        Resume/CV
*        3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
*        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:
This position is not eligible for a retirement plan.

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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<http://www.utexas.edu/equity/about/presidents-statement>, 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<http://hr.utexas.edu/current/services/I9docs.html> 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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