Research Associate Professor - Hydrogeology/Water Resources

Description

GeneralThis is for a position located at J.J. Pickle Research Campus in North Austin.

Purpose

This position is for an emerging research program in Hydrogeology/Water Resources.

Responsibilities

• Perform original and independent research, including fieldwork and other analytics related to water resources, groundwater flow, water quality, recharge and other aspects of the water cycle that influence long-term water resource availability.
• Build and manage a research program, by developing new funding opportunities, writing proposals to Federal and State agencies, industrial groups, foundations and others, and by interacting with funding agencies.
• Communicate research findings to funding agencies and the public, through journal articles, conference proceedings, presentations at scholarly meetings, and other vehicles.
• Teach courses and develop curriculum as needed in the areas of hydrology and hydrogeology at the Jackson School of Geosciences. Mentor students toward graduation.
• Provide service to professional societies, the Bureau of Economic Geology, and the Jackson School of Geosciences, given availability and need.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

PhD in Geosciences, Hydrology/Hydrogeology, Environmental Engineering, or related technical discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

10 or more years industry and/or academic experience, including supervising or managing complex research projects. Strong record of peer-reviewed publications and funding success. Record of project leadership success with interdisciplinary team. Experience in engagements with government, academic, and industry stakeholders. Effective presenter. Ability to seek out and develop high-level industry, academic, and government contacts.

Salary

$130,000 depending on qualifications

Work Conditions

• Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished)
• May work in all weather conditions
• May work around standard office conditions
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Use of manual dexterity
• Occasional weekend, overtime, and evening work to meet deadlines
• Occasional interstate, intrastate, and international travel
• Fieldwork as necessary

Required Materials

• CV
• Letter of interest
• 3 professional references with contact information

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

PhD in Geosciences, Hydrology/Hydrogeology, Environmental Engineering, or related technical discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

10 or more years industry and/or academic experience, including supervising or managing complex research projects. Strong record of peer-reviewed publications and funding success. Record of project leadership success with interdisciplinary team. Experience in engagements with government, academic, and industry stakeholders. Effective presenter. Ability to seek out and develop high-level industry, academic, and government contacts.

Application Instructions

• CV
• Letter of interest
• 3 professional references with contact information