Research Associate, Center for Water and the Environment, Cockrell School of Engineering

Job Posting Title:

Research Associate, Center for Water and the Environment, Cockrell School of Engineering

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Hiring Department:

Fariborz Maseeh Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering

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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 Apr 15, 2025

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

As a top-10 engineering school with the No. 1 program in Texas, the Cockrell School of Engineering at As a top-10 engineering school with the No. 1 program in Texas, the Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin has been a global leader in technology innovation and engineering education for over a century. With 11 undergraduate and 13 graduate programs, over 20 research centers and a faculty community that boasts one of the highest number of National Academy of Engineering members among U.S. universities, Texas Engineering has launched some of the nation’s most accomplished leaders and pioneered world-changing solutions in virtually every industry, from space exploration to energy to health care. Situated in the heart of Austin — named “America’s Coolest City” by Expedia and “The Best Place to Live in the U.S.” by U.S. News and World Report — the Cockrell School embodies the city’s innovative spirit. Major companies with Austin campuses, such as Dell, National Instruments, Apple, IBM, Samsung, Google, and many others, continue to recruit Cockrell School students at a remarkable rate, launching thousands of successful careers and developing Texas Engineers into industry leaders.

At UT Austin, we say “What starts here changes the world.”  As a member of the university community, you will be part of an organization that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. Your work will have meaning and make a difference not only in the lives of our faculty, staff, and students, but also those who are impacted by our first class academic and research programs.

Purpose

This position will advance research efforts regarding the role of reactive iron minerals on abiotic transformation of halogenated pollutants in groundwater, the associated role of bacteria in promoting the formation of reactive iron minerals, and the potential implications of mass transfer limitations on these processes.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for leading modeling efforts to simulate pollutant oxidation and reduction in low permeability groundwater sediments.

• Responsible for directing laboratory experiments being performed by an MS student on pollutant oxidation and reduction processes in low permeability groundwater sediments.

• Responsible for compiling quarterly progress reports and needed presentation for projects.

Required Qualifications

PhD in environmental engineering, geotechnical engineering, or related field with expertise in pollutant fate, transport, and remediation, with 2 years of work experience beyond the PhD.  Experience developing mathematical models to simulate pollutant fate, transport, and remediation, and performing laboratory experiments to explore pollutant fate, transport, and remediation processes.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Salary Range

$83,334

Working Conditions

• Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished)

• May work around chemical fumes

• May work around standard office conditions

• May work around biohazards

• May work around chemicals

• Use of manual dexterity

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.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, yo