Postdoctoral Fellow - Experimental Quantification of Hydrogen Production from Ultramafic Rocks

Job Posting Title:

Postdoctoral Fellow - Experimental Quantification of Hydrogen Production from Ultramafic Rocks

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Hiring Department:

John A and Katherine G Jackson School of Geosciences

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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:

May 31, 2024

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until May 30, 2026

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Location:

PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

This Postdoctoral Fellow position is at the Bureau of Economic Geology in support of a newly funded ARPRA-E project.

Purpose

We are looking for a highly motivated researcher to fill a two-year postdoctoral fellow position at the Bureau of Economic Geology to assist with experimental design and measurements that are part of a larger project focused on stimulating hydrogen production from mafic and ultramafic rocks. The successful candidate will conduct laboratory experiments that will answer fundamental questions about hydrogen production from rocks that include identifying reaction pathways, quantifying how much hydrogen can be produced, and understanding the role of reaction catalysts to increase yield of hydrogen production.

The postdoctoral fellow will be joining a multi-University team and will be responsible for the design, implementation, and interpretation of laboratory experiments. The position requires experience in rock-based laboratory experiments and characterization, and a knowledge of metamorphic geochemistry.
 

Responsibilities

• Laboratory experiment and rock characterization
• Evaluating experimental data and calculating reaction yields
• Writing papers and reports

Required Qualifications

PhD in geology, geochemistry, material science, or chemical engineering. Demonstrated experience in conducting and interpreting laboratory experiments and rock characterizations. Excellent data management skills. Demonstrated report writing and publication skills. Excellent communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively in laboratory settings.

PhD must have been obtained within 3 years of the date of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated experience in gas chromatography, scanning electron microscopy, thermodynamic geochemistry, metamorphic petrology, and experiments focused on reaction kinetics.
 

Salary Range

$65,000+ depending on experience.

Working Conditions.

• Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished)

• May work around chemical fumes

• May work around chemicals

• May work around biohazards

• May work around electrical and mechanical hazards

• May work around standard office conditions

• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

Required Materials

• Resume/CV

• 3 work references with their contact information
• Letter of interest

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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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