Job Posting Title:

Postdoctoral Fellow

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Hiring Department:

Institute for Geophysics

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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 Dec 31, 2025

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Location:

PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General notes

The University of Texas Institute for Geophysics seeks a Postdoctoral Fellow to join a vibrant research program in Earthquake Hazards and Fault Dynamics. The successful candidate will pursue research on the earthquake source, including fundamental physical and mechanistic aspects of faulting and earthquakes, as well as seismic hazard applications. Research interests aligned with ongoing studies at UTIG, including on megathrust system dynamics from field to lab to computational geoscience perspectives, are considered an advantage. The Postdoctoral Fellow will have the opportunity to work with a diverse group of PIs with expertise spanning from experimental rock mechanics, to geophysical imaging, to theoretical and computational modeling. UTIG, which is part of the Jackson School of Geosciences at The University of Texas at Austin, is known for research excellence, integrative science efforts, and international field programs in geophysics (solid earth, marine, polar), climate science, planetary science, and energy geoscience (ig.utexas.edu/research/ ) and hosts an intellectually active and diverse community of scientists.  

The appointment is for one year with possibility of extension for a second year. Applicants are encouraged to identify a potential research project in light of ongoing efforts at UTIG and the Jackson School at large. Successful applicants may take up residence at UTIG as early as January 1, 2024.  Salary is $65,000 per year, and appointees are eligible for UT benefits. Applications should include: (1) a Curriculum Vitae that includes education, employment history, publications, and record of any extramural funding; (2) a concise, two-page research statement or proposal (including figures, excluding references) outlining research interests and specific plans for UTIG residence, and addressing how these would complement or expand ongoing research directions at the institute; and (3) names and contact information for three individuals willing to write letters of reference.  

Review of applications will commence December 1, 2023, and the position will remain open until filled. For questions, contact Dr. Thorsten Becker (twb@ig.utexas.edu ) or Dr. Demian Saffer (demian@ig.utexas.edu ). 

Purpose

Conduct research on Earthquake Hazards and Fault Dynamics

Responsibilities

• Develop, carry out, and analyze research

• Present results to the scientific community and broader public

• Publish results in peer-reviewed journals

Required Qualifications

Ph.D. in Geophysics, Geosciences, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related field within the last three years.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in laboratory experimentation focused on the investigation of rock, sediment, or soil deformation and rheology; friction; hydrological properties; and/or ultrasonic measurements. Familiarity with analysis of laboratory, drilling, or other geophysical data, and/or computational approaches to the study of coupled deformation and fluid flow.

Salary Range

$65,000

Required Materials

• Curriculum Vitae that includes education, employment history, publications, and record of any extramural funding

• Concise, two-page research statement or proposal (including figures, excluding references) outlining research interests and specific plans for UTIG residence, and addressing how these would complement or expand ongoing research directions at the institute

• Names and contact information for three individuals willing to write letters of reference

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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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 .

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