UT Health Austin
Postdoctoral Researcher in Geologic Characterization of Energy Systems
UT Health Austin, Austin, Texas, United States, 78701
Postdoctoral Researcher in Geologic Characterization of Energy Systems
This position is located at the J.J. Pickle Research Campus in North Austin. We are seeking a highly motivated individual with a strong geoscience background and a drive to address energy-related research challenges in the Greater Permian Basin region. This position will support the State of Texas Advanced Resource Recovery (STARR) program at the Bureau of Economic Geology (BEG). The successful applicant will perform subsurface and surface geologic characterization of Pennsylvanian strata to assess the evolution of siliciclastic, carbonate, and/or mixed depositional systems, with particular emphasis on generating research results that address challenges faced by oil and gas operators seeking to expand production in the Eastern Shelf region. The Postdoctoral Researcher will join a multidisciplinary team of researchers and students and will be responsible for executing laboratory and field-based research designed by the team to address relevant research questions. The Postdoc is expected to integrate geological data and observations with biostratigraphy, geochemistry, engineering, geophysics, and data science subdisciplines to assist in reservoir characterization. The Postdoc is expected to possess a strong background in siliciclastic and/or carbonate sedimentology including outcrop and/or subsurface characterization. Preferred applicants will have research experience in icehouse settings with an understanding of glacioeustatic cyclicity, sequence stratigraphy, fluvial to shelfal marine sedimentology, basin analysis, and multidisciplinary data analysis workflows. Responsibilities Research development and execution Manuscript preparation and submission Sample collection and laboratory analysis Developing and executing workshops and presentations Required Qualifications
Ph.D. in geology, geophysics, or a related field. Strong understanding of outcrop and subsurface geology, with an emphasis on the sedimentology and stratigraphy of siliciclastic or carbonate sequences and the role of eustatic, tectonic, and autogenic vs. allogenic controls on stratigraphic characteristics. Demonstrated experience in designing and executing field campaigns to study outcrops, as well as proficiency in designing sampling strategies for laboratory analysis. Proven record of involvement in broad research projects. Excellent data analytical skills. Demonstrated publication and presentation skills. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and professional demeanor. Ability to work both independently and effectively in a large group. Ability to collaborate with multiple disciplines and experts, including geologists, geophysicists, engineers, and biostratigraphers. Degree must have been obtained within 3 years from date of hire. Preferred Qualifications
Involvement in research projects relevant to oil and gas. Some knowledge of core logging and analysis and manipulating well-log data and integrating rock observations to develop basin-scale models. Relevant peer-reviewed publications and conferences papers on Late Paleozoic Ice Age sediments and controls on stratigraphic architecture. Mentorship skills. Knowledge of structural geology fundamentals and manipulation of seismic data. Salary Range
$65,000 Working Conditions
May work in all weather conditions May work in extreme temperatures May work around standard office conditions Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation Use of manual dexterity Climbing of stairs Lifting and moving Occasional weekend, overtime, and evening work to meet deadlines Occasional travel intrastate, interstate, international Occasional fieldwork as necessary Required Materials
Resume/CV 3 work references with their contact information Letter of interest Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes. Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.
This position is located at the J.J. Pickle Research Campus in North Austin. We are seeking a highly motivated individual with a strong geoscience background and a drive to address energy-related research challenges in the Greater Permian Basin region. This position will support the State of Texas Advanced Resource Recovery (STARR) program at the Bureau of Economic Geology (BEG). The successful applicant will perform subsurface and surface geologic characterization of Pennsylvanian strata to assess the evolution of siliciclastic, carbonate, and/or mixed depositional systems, with particular emphasis on generating research results that address challenges faced by oil and gas operators seeking to expand production in the Eastern Shelf region. The Postdoctoral Researcher will join a multidisciplinary team of researchers and students and will be responsible for executing laboratory and field-based research designed by the team to address relevant research questions. The Postdoc is expected to integrate geological data and observations with biostratigraphy, geochemistry, engineering, geophysics, and data science subdisciplines to assist in reservoir characterization. The Postdoc is expected to possess a strong background in siliciclastic and/or carbonate sedimentology including outcrop and/or subsurface characterization. Preferred applicants will have research experience in icehouse settings with an understanding of glacioeustatic cyclicity, sequence stratigraphy, fluvial to shelfal marine sedimentology, basin analysis, and multidisciplinary data analysis workflows. Responsibilities Research development and execution Manuscript preparation and submission Sample collection and laboratory analysis Developing and executing workshops and presentations Required Qualifications
Ph.D. in geology, geophysics, or a related field. Strong understanding of outcrop and subsurface geology, with an emphasis on the sedimentology and stratigraphy of siliciclastic or carbonate sequences and the role of eustatic, tectonic, and autogenic vs. allogenic controls on stratigraphic characteristics. Demonstrated experience in designing and executing field campaigns to study outcrops, as well as proficiency in designing sampling strategies for laboratory analysis. Proven record of involvement in broad research projects. Excellent data analytical skills. Demonstrated publication and presentation skills. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and professional demeanor. Ability to work both independently and effectively in a large group. Ability to collaborate with multiple disciplines and experts, including geologists, geophysicists, engineers, and biostratigraphers. Degree must have been obtained within 3 years from date of hire. Preferred Qualifications
Involvement in research projects relevant to oil and gas. Some knowledge of core logging and analysis and manipulating well-log data and integrating rock observations to develop basin-scale models. Relevant peer-reviewed publications and conferences papers on Late Paleozoic Ice Age sediments and controls on stratigraphic architecture. Mentorship skills. Knowledge of structural geology fundamentals and manipulation of seismic data. Salary Range
$65,000 Working Conditions
May work in all weather conditions May work in extreme temperatures May work around standard office conditions Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation Use of manual dexterity Climbing of stairs Lifting and moving Occasional weekend, overtime, and evening work to meet deadlines Occasional travel intrastate, interstate, international Occasional fieldwork as necessary Required Materials
Resume/CV 3 work references with their contact information Letter of interest Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes. Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.