Postdoctoral Fellow in Aqueous Geochemical Modelling

Job Posting Title:

Postdoctoral Fellow in Aqueous Geochemical Modelling

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Hiring Department:

Bureau of Economic Geology

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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 Jan 12, 2026

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Location:

PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

This position is in person at J.J. Pickle Research Campus in North Austin.
 

Purpose
To use advanced geochemical modelling to devise attribution monitoring methods for CO2 leakage in groundwater and surface wetlands.
 

Responsibilities

• Literature review

• Data analysis and geochemical modelling

• Reporting and publications

• Fieldwork (Potential)

Required Qualifications

Ph.D. in Environmental Science, Geochemistry, Hydrology, or related field. Proven experience in geochemical modelling and reactive transport using PHREEQC, Geochemists Workbench or other comparable geochemical modelling software. Demonstrated proficiency in hydro-geochemical research, including fieldwork, modelling and data analysis of freshwater aquifers, brines, and/or wetlands. Experience with reactive transport simulations. Publication record demonstrating relevant research outcomes.

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

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated research experience in water-gas-rock interactions, organic-inorganic interactions, and microbe-rock interactions. Experience with coastal and wetland geochemical ecosystems. Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, to effectively disseminate research findings. ​

Salary Range

$65,000+ depending on qualifications.

Working Conditions

• May work around standard office conditions

• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

• Lifting and moving

• Occasional weekend, overtime, and evening work to meet deadlines

• Occasional fieldwork as necessary

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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Pay Transparency:

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