Research Engineering / Scientist Associate II

Job Posting Title:

Research Engineering / Scientist Associate II

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Hiring Department:

Department of Marine Science

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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:

Sep 16, 2024

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until Sep 16, 2025

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Location:

PORT ARANSAS, TX

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Job Details:

General Notes

Seeking applications for a qualified, self-motivated individual interested in a full-time Research Specialist position to study marine and estuary biogeochemistry under the direction of Dr. Xinping Hu of the Marine Science Institute at the University of Texas at Austin. This position is located on Port Aransas, TX.

Responsibilities

• Plan and participate field-sampling expeditions.
• Samples collection and analysis.
• Data analysis and assist with reports & manuscripts preparation.
• Maintain and oversee daily operation of laboratory.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor in chemistry, oceanography, or related field. Additional education above minimum requirement may substitute for experience requirement.
• Masters degree in related field.
• Four years of related experience.
• Prior experience in chemical analysis of environmental samples (instrumental and wet chemistry).
• Ability to conduct research tasks under a variety of weather conditions, and occasional evening and weekend hours.
• Working knowledge on Microsoft Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.).
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary research team.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Field experience in marine and environmental research and/or small boat experience preferable.
• MS in chemistry, environmental science, or oceanography preferred.
• Familiar with Gran titration.
• Familiar with infrared analysis of carbon dioxide.
• Familiar with spectrophotometric analysis of seawater pH.
• Prior lab management experience.

Salary Range

$52,974 - $59,000

Working Conditions

• May work around corrosive chemicals and heavy metals in a lab setting
• May work in unideal weather conditions when conducting fieldwork
• May work around standard office condition

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• 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.

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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.

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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.

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Background Checks:

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