Research Staff

Purpose of Position To conduct research on the interaction of structural and diagenetic processes.

Essential Functions Expand the Bureau's field- and core-based research on the interaction of structural and diagenetic processes in the formation and preservation of fracture systems in conventional and unconventional reservoirs through the integration of field structural observations, numerical simulations, microanalysis, and the development of 2-D and 3-D micro imaging techniques. Conduct structural, textural, and compositional data collection and analysis. Publish technical documents and conduct presentations to industry sponsors. Present project results to funding agencies. Prepare reports and publicize research findings in peer-reviewed journals and books. Develop a research program and obtain research funding. Serve on internal committees as necessary. Interact with researchers and staff at UT and elsewhere to assist in planning and developing new areas of research. Supervise junior staff. Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate postdocs and Graduate and Undergraduate Research Assistants in the performance of their research work. Serve as mentor to other students, interns, and postdocs.

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Purpose of Position To conduct research related to diffraction imaging projects.

Essential Functions Perform research on computational geophysics, including projects in seismic imaging and seismic data analysis. Present project results to funding agencies. Prepare reports. Publicize research findings in peer-reviewed journals and books. Present research results at professional meetings, national and international technical conferences. Serve on internal committees as necessary. Supervise and mentor junior research staff and students as needed.

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Purpose of Position To provide expertise as a Petroleum Engineer to a multidisciplinary team evaluating domestic unconventional gas and oil resources.

Essential Functions Gather, manage, and analyze large amounts of data through spreadsheet applications to conduct resource and production outlook assessments of key shale gas and shale oil plays. Quality check existing information and methodologies, identify areas of improvement and implement necessary changes. Provide reservoir engineering expertise for other conventional and unconventional resources projects at the Bureau of Economic Geology and the University of Texas at Austin. Communicate closely with geologists and economists and prepare presentations as required. Present research results at sponsor meetings and conferences. Contribute to fund raising and proposal writing. Publish research findings as senior author in peer-reviewed journals.

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Purpose of Position To provide expertise as a Petroleum Engineer to a multidisciplinary team evaluating domestic unconventional gas and oil resources.

Essential Functions Gather, manage, and analyze large amounts of data through spreadsheet applications to conduct resource and production outlook assessments of key shale gas and shale oil plays. Quality check existing information and methodologies, identify areas of improvement and implement necessary changes. Provide quality reservoir engineering expertise for other conventional and unconventional resources projects. Communicate closely with geologists and economists and prepare presentations as required. Present research results at sponsor meetings and conferences. Contribute to fund raising and proposal writing. Publish research findings as senior author in peer-reviewed journals. Serve on the Bureau of Economic Geology and Jackson School of Geological Sciences committees as needed.

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Executive/Managerial Staff

Technical Staff

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Administrative/Clerical Staff

Purpose of Position To assist principal investigators and other Bureau of Economic Geology research staff in the preparation and submission of research proposals to sponsoring agencies and organizations, and to represent the University in the negotiation of the resulting contracts or agreements with the sponsoring agency or organization.

Essential FunctionsWork closely with Bureau principal investigators and staff to develop and prepare proposals for submission to prospective sponsoring agencies and organizations. Negotiate the terms of contracts and agreements with sponsors on behalf of the Bureau. Coordinate, review, and final approve process for specific proposals prior to submission to the sponsors. Interpret University administrative procedures regarding sponsored research and apply appropriate regulations when necessary. Review contract terms to ensure compliance with University and funding agency policies. This includes pre-award processes, reporting requirements, and post-award processes. Research the needs and/or interests of potential sponsors and offer detailed reference information to faculty and staff members initiating proposals. Prepare correspondence. Enter new proposals into the department's Research Management System. Assist with file maintenance. Work as a member of an administrative team

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Service/Maintenance Staff

No positions available at this time.