Senior Research Scientist

Austin, TX, United States

Job Posting Title: Senior Research Scientist - Hiring Department: Bureau of Economic Geology - Position Open To: All Applicants - Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 - FLSA Status: Exempt - Earliest Start Date: Immediately - Position Duration: Expected to Continue - Location: PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS - Job Details: General Notes This position is in-office and is located at the J.J. Pickle Research Campus in North Austin. Purpose Assume co-leadership of the Center for Integrated Seismicity Research (CISR), working in close coordination with an existing co-PI and the outgoing PI to maintain the quality and growth of CISR. Responsibilities Co-Lead CISR program, supervise CISR staff.

Conduct discipline-leading original research.

Engage in outside funding activities and promote program with stakeholders.

Organize and lead technical meetings with stakeholders.

Provide service to professional societies, the Bureau of Economic Geology and the Jackson School of Geosciences. Serve on committees as needed.

Prepare and deliver technical presentations at scientific meetings and invited presentations.

Supervise graduate students and post doctoral researchers.

Maintain a robust scientific publication effort.

Required Qualifications PhD in subsurface geosciences or engineering, with background expertise that could include structural geology, reservoir geomechanics, petroleum engineering, fluid flow modeling, geophysics/seismology, or closely related disciplines. A minimum of 12 years post-PhD degree experience in an active research environment. Ability to contribute and communicate across a broad range of subsurface geoscience and engineering discipline boundaries. Proven record of successful leadership in a research environment in industry, or in academia with industry sponsor collaboration. Strong record of scientific publications in international journals. Research performance, professional achievement, and leadership with international standing. Proven record of objectivity and balance, ability to coordinate and direct project activities in a collaborative research environment and to meet reporting and project deadlines. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Flexibility and willingness to adapt to changing research programs and project needs. Possesses a professional demeanor and strong interpersonal skills. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate. Preferred Qualifications Years of experience exceeding the minimum, a technical background that includes the required qualifications and adds a focus on subsurface geosciences or engineering disciplines that could include induced seismicity analysis and mitigation. Possess a background in geostatistics/data integration science and development of computer programs. Proven ability to secure external funding from private industry and lead an industry consortium. Successful fundraising and record of collaboration with state and federal agencies. Proven ability to interact with public and industry stakeholders on complex and potentially controversial scientific topics of public concern. Salary Range OPEN Working Conditions May work around standard office conditions.

Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

Occasional weekend, overtime and evening work to meet deadlines.

Occasional interstate, intrastate, and international travel.

Field work as necessary.

Required Materials Resume/CV

8 work references with their contact information

Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes. Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above. - Employment Eligibility: Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval. - 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. - Background Checks: A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position. - 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. - 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. - 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. - 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: E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]

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