Research Engineering Scientist Associate V - Environmental Science Institute (jsg)

The University of Texas at Austin

Austin, Texas, US
$68,000 + ; not specified; not specified py
On-site
Geochemical analyses of trace elements
Stable and radiogenic isotopes
Field and laboratory research
Conduct scientific research and assist students in their research, involving geochemical analyses of trace elements and isotopes in various samples

Job Summary

  • Conduct scientific research and assist students in their research, involving geochemical analyses of trace elements and isotopes in various samples.
  • Identify grant opportunities, write, edit, and submit grant proposals to federal, state, and NGO grantors, and work with affiliated faculty to support their research.
  • Co-supervise research and laboratory activities of employees, graduate students, and undergraduate students, and assist in the management of the Environmental Science Institute.

Matching Summary

Conduct scientific research and assist students in their research, involving geochemical analyses of trace elements and isotopes in various samples.

Salary

$68,000+; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Geochemical analyses of trace elements
  • Stable and radiogenic isotopes
  • Field and laboratory research
  • Grant proposal writing and submission
  • Supervision of students and employees

Nice-to-have

  • Sustainable urban systems research
  • Community-based participatory research
  • Interdisciplinary grant proposals

Key Requirements

  • 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
  • Class "C" operator's driver's license

Work Rights

Not specified

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