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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

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.

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

$65,000+ depending on experience.

• 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

• Resume/CV

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

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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 ,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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If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in .

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