UTIG Research Engineering/Scientist Associate

Job Posting Title:

UTIG Research Engineering/Scientist Associate

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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:

Jan 01, 2025

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until Aug 15, 2025

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Location:

PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

The Institute for Geophysics at The University of Texas at Austin (UTIG) invites applications for a full-time, temporary Research Engineering/Scientist Associate I. The position is expected to end August 15, 2025.

UTIG is one of the three research units of the Jackson School of Geosciences at the University of Texas at Austin. Scientists and students at UTIG conduct expeditionary research in Earth Science in all parts of the world.

Your skills will make a difference. You will be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. You will be part of an international effort at the forefront of advancing the energy transition. You will be part of a vibrant university experience that interweaves students, engineering and support staff and senior scientists. You will be part of a team, launching young people on their careers and advancing fundamental and applied science. UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package including:

• Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%)

• Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Hybrid work schedule
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 8.25% employer matching funds
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities
• Tuition assistance
• Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
• Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card
• Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card

For more details, please see: https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits and https://hr.utexas.edu/current/services/my-total-rewards

Purpose

Conduct research on the Moon surface response to MHz radar signal.

Responsibilities

• Establish the reflectivity property of the Lunar surface from the JAXA's Lunar Radar Sounder
• Design and conduct signal calibration from in-situ measurements.
• Investigate the relationship between the radar surface reflectivity and the known structural and compositional properties of the surface and near-surface.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in geophysics or related field.
• Background and experience in planetary geophysics.
• Ability to manipulate planetary data in GIS software and with Python.
• Strong writing skills for potential publication.

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to perform independent research as well as collaborate effectively.

Salary Range

$48,000

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• Three work references; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

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