Job Opportunities

Research Staff

Postdoctoral Fellow in Wildland Fire

Job Code:  R_00038455

Purpose: We are looking for a highly motivated individual to fill a postdoctoral fellow position to assist with a variety of active and post-wildland fire research topics, including but not limited to using UAV platforms to characterize active fire thermal and gas emissions, improve spreading models and detection algorithms, and assessing post-fire effects. The aim of the project is to (1) improve the efficiency of prescribed, (2) increase the accuracy of proximal air quality estimation, (3) improve fire line thermodynamic models, (4) improve ecosystem regeneration through burning, and (5) increase situational awareness during large fire incidents.

The postdoctoral fellow will join a team developing novel thermal imagers and other sensors for UAVs to improve our observations and analytical capabilities across the active and post-fire lifecycle. The successful candidate will have the ability to work on all or a few of the research topics. The position will involve the integration of multiple geophysical datasets and interpretations, and the development of new concepts and methods to automate the processing of field data in near real-time to provide insights to wildland fire commanders regarding thermal and gas dynamics, burn intensity, and rate of spread.

Functions: Research and development of algorithms to characterize active and/or post-fire processes in near real-time at a variety of time and special scales from unique observations (UAVs, airborne, satellites). Develop models of wildland fire processes and evaluate the impact on post-fire recovery. This will involve code development/automation, data collection and processing, and analysis and visualization of results. Publish quality research results in peer-reviewed publications.

To learn more or to apply for this position, click here. Please note that there are separate job boards depending on if you are a UT employee or not. It is imperative that you apply to the correct board. Once you have accessed the correct job board, you can either search for the position using either the title of the position or the job code. For instructions on how to apply through the correct job board, click here.

Geoscience Data Analyst

Job Code:  R_00038148

Purpose: Evaluate water resource issues, including water quantity in relation to water use and climate extremes (droughts, floods), groundwater and surface water issues, develop ML approaches to analyze water quantity/quality data, and assess spatiotemporal variability in various resource datasets.

Functions: Conducting research using large databases, applying data analytic techniques, mapping data using GIS. Writing reports and presenting results at regular meetings and professional society meetings. Assisting with proposal development.

To learn more or to apply for this position, click here. Please note that there are separate job boards depending on if you are a UT employee or not. It is imperative that you apply to the correct board. Once you have accessed the correct job board, you can either search for the position using either the title of the position or the job code. For instructions on how to apply through the correct job board, click here.

Geothermal Software Developer/Analyst

Job Code:  R_00038248

Purpose: As a part of an interdisciplinary, integrated geothermal research project, the candidate will design, develop, implement, and maintain user-friendly computer-based tools for geothermal resource quantification and techno-economic modeling, considering subsurface resources, wellbore configuration, surface plant designs, and economic and cost models. The candidate will conduct a full range of programming tasks including analysis, coding, and debugging of complex program logic as well as documentation and communicating and training internal and external clients.

Functions: Design, develop, implement, test, and maintain user-friendly computer-based tools for geothermal resource assessment and techno-economic modeling. Write professional-level codes, including Object-Oriented Programing (OOP) in Python/JavaScript/C++ for tool development, debugging, and resource estimates. Must ensure reproducibility of results. Develop a dashboard/web-app/app to share the results of the research. Develop and maintain programming code and tool standards, process improvements, and documentation. Communicates with and trains internal and external clients. Participate in project meetings and professional society conferences.

To learn more or to apply for this position, click here. Please note that there are separate job boards depending on if you are a UT employee or not. It is imperative that you apply to the correct board. Once you have accessed the correct job board, you can either search for the position using either the title of the position or the job code. For instructions on how to apply through the correct job board, click here.

Research Associate Professor in Seismology - Earthquake Geophysicist

ID:164750

Purpose: As part of a multi-disciplinary, integrated research team, the candidate will participate directly in efforts to provide information on the earthquake physics of seismicity in the State of Texas and elsewhere.

Responsibilities: 
Perform original and independent research on earthquake characteristics of Texas, the surrounding area of Texas, and elsewhere. Be involved in analyzing data collected from the TexNet earthquake monitoring and seismology research program. Provide synthetic models calibrated by observed data. Use existing and develop new approaches to compare different methods and tools.
Engage in outside funding activities and promote programs with stakeholders.
Present research results to funding agencies, report results of research in journal articles and books, and present results at professional meetings.
Provide service to professional societies, the Bureau of Economic Geology and the Jackson School of Geosciences. Serve on committees as needed.

To learn more or to apply for this position, click here.

Postdoctoral Fellow Seismic Rock Physics

Job Code:  R_00038249

Purpose: As a part of an interdisciplinary, integrated research project, the candidate will contribute to time-lapse seismic and rock physics modeling and perform sand tank laboratory experiments for monitoring fluid movement in the subsurface (brine, CO₂, H₂, etc.) and leakage.

Functions: Acquire and process time-lapse ultrasonic data from sand tank laboratory experiments and compare the results to field data. Build time-lapse geophysical and rock physics models for monitoring fluid movement in the subsurface (brine, CO₂, H₂, etc.) and leakage. Perform time-lapse seismic (and other geophysical techniques) forward and inversion modeling. Write professional-level codes/algorithms. Publish quality research results in peer-reviewed publications and presentations. Participate in project meetings and professional society conferences.

To learn more or to apply for this position, click here. Please note that there are separate job boards depending on if you are a UT employee or not. It is imperative that you apply to the correct board. Once you have accessed the correct job board, you can either search for the position using either the title of the position or the job code. For instructions on how to apply through the correct job board, click here.

Geology-Geophysics ML/Data Science Researcher

Job Code:  R_00036441

Purpose: The Texas Consortium for Computational Seismology (TCCS) and Quantitative Clastics Laboratory (QCL) seek a joint-sponsored geology and geophysics postdoctoral researcher appointed to the Jackson School of Geoscience Bureau of Economic Geology. Candidates with strong quantitative and computational backgrounds, as well as some experience interpreting subsurface geology and geophysical data, are invited to apply. Specifically, the TCCS and QCL aim to work with a postdoctoral researcher to develop machine learning algorithms for subsurface, primarily seismic, interpretation.

Functions: 
-Develop machine learning algorithms for subsurface, primarily seismic, interpretation
-Subsurface interpretation
-Compiling results, writing peer-reviewed papers, formal presentations of findings

To learn more or to apply for this position, click here. Please note that there are separate job boards depending on if you are a UT employee or not. It is imperative that you apply to the correct board. Once you have accessed the correct job board, you can either search for the position using either the title of the position or the job code. For instructions on how to apply through the correct job board, click here.

CISR Research Associate Professor

ID:161923

Purpose: The Center for Injection and Seismicity Research (CISR), which conducts leading research on induced seismicity and other impacts of large-scale injection, seeks a reservoir geomechanicist with a strong technical background to be appointed as a researcher with the Jackson School of Geosciences’ Bureau of Economic Geology. Candidates with quantitative reservoir geomechanics experience should apply. This position will also offer the opportunity to grow into or assume project and program leadership responsibilities.

Functions: 
-Conduct discipline-leading original research and maintain a robust scientific publication effort
-Assume or grow into leadership responsibilities within CISR at the project or program level
-Engage in outside funding activities and promote CISR program with stakeholders including organizing and leading technical meetings
-Supervise graduate students and postdoctoral researchers
-Teach or co-teach classes in the Jackson School as opportunities arise
-Provide service to professional societies, the Bureau of Economic Geology and the Jackson School of Geosciences.
-Serve on committees as needed
-Prepare and deliver technical presentations at scientific meetings and invited presentations

To learn more or to apply for this position, click here.

Postdoctoral Fellow in Pore-Scale Experiments and Modeling

Job Code:  R_00036150

Purpose: The Gulf Coast Carbon Center is looking for a Postdoctoral Fellow to conduct micromodel laboratory experiments and pore-scale numerical simulations to characterize multiphase flow properties from field cores to assist with geologic characterization effort of a CO₂ injection site.

Functions: Conduct microfluid experiments of CO₂ injection into brine-filled fluidic cells. Conduct direct pore-scale multiphase flow simulations of CO₂ and brine. Public outreach and communication of the results of the research including attending conferences and meetings.

To learn more or to apply for this position, click here. Please note that there are separate job boards depending on if you are a UT employee or not. It is imperative that you apply to the correct board. Once you have accessed the correct job board, you can either search for the position using either the title of the position or the job code. For instructions on how to apply through the correct job board, click here.

Energy Economics Researcher

Job Code:  R_00035947

Purpose: The postdoctoral researcher will play a key role at the Center of Energy Economics (CEE) at the Bureau of Economic Geology (BEG), contributing to research on the economic and technological aspects of energy transitions, with a particular focus on upstream oil and gas production modeling for the immediate future. The postdoc will be responsible for developing production models and analyzing key drivers in unconventional oil and gas plays, as well as conducting techno-economic analyses of low-carbon energy solutions, such as hydrogen, CCS/CCUS, and geothermal energy. The researcher will also lead efforts in data mining, market research, and modeling to assess value chains and perform financial analyses, including Net Present Value (NPV) modeling. In this role, the postdoc will contribute to independent research, publish in peer-reviewed journals, present findings to stakeholders, and collaborate on grant proposal development, playing a critical part in supporting the CEE’s research objectives and broader energy research efforts.

Functions: Analyze productivity drivers in unconventional oil and gas plays, applying findings to develop production outlook models for various commodity price scenarios. Conduct market research and data collection for demand, production, and transportation of hydrogen and other low-carbon energy solutions. Review and summarize relevant literature in the energy space. Create data analysis frameworks and develop economic models to support ongoing research. Conduct independent research and contribute to the development of grant proposals. Present research findings to Industry Affiliates (IA) and other stakeholders at IA meetings and short courses. Publish findings in BEG Reports of Investigation, peer-reviewed international journals, and informal reports.

To learn more or to apply for this position, click here. Please note that there are separate job boards depending on if you are a UT employee or not. It is imperative that you apply to the correct board. Once you have accessed the correct job board, you can either search for the position using either the title of the position or the job code. For instructions on how to apply through the correct job board, click here.

Postdoctoral Fellow in Water Systems

Job Code:  R_00035575

Purpose: We are seeking a highly motivated individual to fill a postdoctoral fellow position within the Bureau’s hydro/geology research group (term subject to performance and research program needs/funding) to assist with a new research program assessing Texas water resources and systems. This position will be a key member of a team largely focused on conducting a research program intended to assemble and synthesize a full suite of Texas water resource/system data in order to: (a) assess the impact of historical drought on water resources/systems, (b) consider prospective drought scenario impacts, and (c) evaluate drought risk and resilience. This research program is anticipated to yield significant insights for Texas water resource management and planning processes as well as to provide a strong foundation for further research projects.

Functions: Perform research in the hydro/geology field, including analysis and interpretation of large datasets using various analytical, statistical, and numerical techniques. Contribute to the publication of scientific papers, present findings at scholarly meetings and to stakeholders. Collaborate and coordinate with research program team members and participate in program development through proposals and other fund raising. Provide support and service as needed to supervisor, the Bureau, and the Jackson School in addition to other duties as assigned.

To learn more or to apply for this position, click here. Please note that there are separate job boards depending on if you are a UT employee or not. It is imperative that you apply to the correct board. Once you have accessed the correct job board, you can either search for the position using either the title of the position or the job code. For instructions on how to apply through the correct job board, click here.

Field Engineer - RSA III

Job Code:  R_00034579

Purpose: As part of a multi-disciplinary, integrated research team, this position provides support on configuration, maintenance and deployment of seismic stations.

Functions: Preparing instruments and equipment for seismic station deployment and maintenance field trips. Repairing failed equipment for characterizing failures for return to manufacturer. Documenting field activities, such as failures found, method of repair and instruments replaced and deployed. Deployment and maintenance of seismic stations and scouting new sites for station deployment. This involves erecting solar panels, deploying power system and instrument in electronics cabinets and deploying sensors in the ground. Monitoring and maintaining supplies inventory, placing orders as needed.

To learn more or to apply for this position, click here. Please note that there are separate job boards depending on if you are a UT employee or not. It is imperative that you apply to the correct board. Once you have accessed the correct job board, you can either search for the position using either the title of the position or the job code. For instructions on how to apply through the correct job board, click here.

Research Assistant Professor - Geothermal Reservoir Modeler/Engineer

ID:  146864

Purpose: The position will conduct geothermal research and work on multiple current fundings exploring geothermal resources, reservoir modeling, techno-economic analysis and machine learning implementation, and other emerging geothermal energy-related topics. The selectee will be expected to develop funding and work collaboratively with the team.

Functions: Research, writing (reports for funders' requirements and papers), proposal development and various other duties as assigned.

To learn more or to apply for this position, click here.

Research Associate Professor - Geothermal Reservoir Modeler/Engineer

ID:  146865

Purpose: The position will conduct and lead geothermal research and work on multiple current fundings exploring geothermal resources, reservoir modeling, techno-economic analysis and machine learning implementation, and other emerging geothermal energy-related topics. The selectee will be expected to develop funding and work collaboratively with the team.

Functions: Research, writing (reports for funders' requirements and papers), proposal development and various other duties as assigned.

To learn more or to apply for this position, click here.

Geothermal Reservoir Modeler/Engineer

Job Code:  R_00033473

Purpose: The position will conduct geothermal research and work on multiple current fundings exploring geothermal resources, reservoir engineering, techno-economic analysis, and other emerging geothermal energy-related topics. The selectee will be expected to develop funding and work collaboratively with the team.

Functions: Research - Conduct research on geothermal reservoir engineering and techno-economics that align with and contribute to the HotRock group at the Bureau of Economic Geology. Writing - Publicly present and publish project results and reports, where applicable, in peer-reviewed journals. Proposal development - Plan and propose research and programmatic activities to external funders including DOE, DOD, private industry, and foundations. Research should be in alignment with HotRock BEG's mission, goals, and priorities. All research proposals should be discussed with the supervisor in advance of submission to assure consistency with HotRock BEG's goals. Various other duties as assigned - Mentor students, post-doctoral scholars, and other personnel on projects by organizing regular internal team meetings and tracking progress throughout the duration of the project.

To learn more or to apply for this position, click here. Please note that there are separate job boards depending on if you are a UT employee or not. It is imperative that you apply to the correct board. Once you have accessed the correct job board, you can either search for the position using either the title of the position or the job code. For instructions on how to apply through the correct job board, click here.

Seismology Postdoctoral Fellow

Job Code:  R_00028107

Purpose: Analysis of Geophysical and Geomechanical data to provide models that can be calibrated and verified from available data, to identify processes for earthquake risk mitigation.

Functions: Provide novel research on geomechanical and pore pressure models linking human operations to the evolving seismicity rates. The goal is to be able to construct models that explain the nucleation and evolution of seismicity. Model-inputs might include earthquake and hydrogeological data, stress-change models, etc. In addition, you will contribute to collaborative research modeling stress changes in the subsurface due to geo-energy related operations, validating potential identification of causal factors. The results could be integrated in a regional time-dependent seismic hazard model estimating approaches for risk mitigation. Present in meetings and conferences. Publish in peer review journals.

To learn more or to apply for this position, click here. Please note that there are separate job boards depending on if you are a UT employee or not. It is imperative that you apply to the correct board. Once you have accessed the correct job board, you can either search for the position using either the title of the position or the job code. For instructions on how to apply through the correct job board, click here.

Administrative/Clerical Staff

No positions available at this time

Executive/Managerial Staff

No positions available at this time

Technical Staff

No positions available at this time

Service/Maintenance Staff

No positions available at this time