Job Posting Title:

DGS Postdoctoral Fellow

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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 Mar 01, 2025

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking an enthusiastic early career scientist for a three-year, full-time Postdoctoral Research Fellow position as part of an NSF-funded project on anthropogenic aerosols and climate change. The postdoctoral researcher will work closely with Dr. Geeta Persad at UT Austin in Austin, TX and Dr. Clara Deser at the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder, CO.

The position is available to begin as soon as possible, preferably no later than June 2023, and is expected to be 3 years in duration. The position carries an annual salary of $65,000 (plus benefits) and funding for publications and travel to a professional conference each year. The postdoctoral fellow will work at the University of Texas at Austin and will have Visitor status at the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder, Colorado.

The Postdoctoral Fellow will have access to mentorship, networking, and professional development resources offered through the Jackson School for Geosciences and the University of Texas at Austin. The Postdoctoral Fellow will also have access to extensive professional development programming and resources provided through the National Center for Atmospheric Research Education, Engagement and Early-Career Development (EdEC). This includes monthly workshops and seminars on preparing application materials for academic and private sector positions, interview and networking skills, and media and science communication. 

The Jackson School of Geosciences at The University of Texas at Austin is steadfast in our commitment to fostering a diverse community of scientists and lifelong learners and to providing an equitable and enriching educational and research experience for every member of our community.

The deadline to submit applications for full consideration is March 1, 2023. Applicants should submit (1) a 1-2 page letter of interest detailing how the candidate satisfies required and preferred qualifications, their ability to fulfill the position responsibilities, and specific research areas of interest within the project topics; (2) their current CV; and (3) names and email address for 3 professional references. Applications should be submitted via Workday.

 

Purpose

The goal of the overarching project is to build comprehensive understanding of how and why the spatial pattern of anthropogenic aerosols’ climate influence evolves through time and how this interacts with GHG-induced climate change. The postdoctoral researcher will lead 1) analysis of earth system model (ESM) large ensemble datasets to establish the time evolution of spatial correlation in climate responses to aerosols and greenhouse gases and 2) execution and interpretation of novel ESM simulations to quantify the relative role of ocean and atmospheric processes in setting these patterns. There is scope for the researcher to define additional research areas of interest within these topics. We are particularly interested in applicants with experience working with global climate model large ensemble datasets and expertise in atmospheric, oceanic, and climate system physics.

Responsibilities

• Conduct scientific analysis to establish the time evolution of spatial correlations in the climate response to anthropogenic aerosols and greenhouse gases and to assess the underlying physical mechanisms using existing single forcing large ensemble simulations in global Earth System Models (ESMs).

• Execute and analyze new ESM simulations in the NCAR Community Earth System Model version 2 to quantify the relative role of ocean vs. atmosphere processes in the transient spatial pattern of anthropogenic aerosols.

• Lead writing of peer-reviewed publications and present findings at scientific conferences.

• Contribute scientific expertise across project activities led by other project team members.

• Contribute to mentorship of a graduate students.

Required Qualifications

PhD in atmospheric science, climate science, or a related field received less than 3 years prior to date of hire. Prior research experience with statistical downscaling and bias-correction of climate projection data.

Preferred Qualifications

Strong written and oral presentation skills. Expertise in climate system physics and earth system modeling.

Salary Range

$65,000

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 or intrastate travel

Required Materials

• Resume/CV

• Contact information for 3 academic references

• Letter of interest detailing how the candidate satisfies required and preferred qualifications and their ability to fulfill the position responsibilities

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.

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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:

• E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]
• E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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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.