Past Global Changes International
Postdoc Research Scientist Associate, water science and paleoenvironments - Aust
Past Global Changes International, Austin, Texas, us, 78716
Postdoc Research Scientist Associate, water science and paleoenvironments - Austin, USA
Jackson School of Geosciences, The University of Texas at Austin Supervisor, Jay Banner One year and may be renewable for a second year. Start in Fall 2025 $65,000 - $75,000, depending on qualifications Description We seek scientists who have experience and expertise in one or more of the following: 1. Urban hydrology and water quality 2. Paleoclimate reconstructions using speleothems, dendrochronology, and dendrochemistry 3. Participatory research for community resilience Tasks Responsibilities Conduct scientific research and support student-led research projects across interdisciplinary topics, with a focus on: o Urban streams and impacts on water quality o Karst systems and speleothems o Tree ring environmental reconstructions Perform geoscience and geochemical investigations including the analysis radiogenic and stable isotopes, trace elements, and emerging contaminants in water, soil, rock, and trees. Develop and analyze proxy-based paleoenvironmental reconstructions. Contribute to research focused on surface water, aquifers, cave systems, climate variability, paleo-environments, and the resilience of water resources in urban and rural communities. Participate in field sampling and monitoring campaigns, laboratory-based geochemical analysis, and modeling research activities. Collaborate with laboratory managers, graduate and undergraduate students, and community members. Prepare and publish scientific papers to disseminate research findings. Identify grant opportunities and lead the development and submission of research proposals and budgets to federal, state, and nonprofit funding agencies. Requirements Required Qualifications Ph.D. in geosciences or related discipline, with a focus on geochemistry, hydrology, and paleoclimate. Proven experience in one of the following: o conducting and interpreting analyses of natural waters and carbonate geochemistry, including radiogenic and/or stable isotope measurements. o paleoclimate reconstruction and analysis using proxies from speleothems and/or trees. Strong scientific writing skills, as demonstrated by peer-reviewed publications. Excellent communication and collaborative skills, with the ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary teams. Preferred Qualifications A publication record in isotope geochemistry, urban hydrology, and/or paleoclimate. Research experience involving speleothems and cave systems, particularly in the context of reconstructing Late Pleistocene to Holocene climate variability. Research experience involving tree ring analysis in streamflow and drought reconstructions, including application of blue intensity analysis. Familiarity with hydrogeologic processes in urban environments and karst environments and their relevance to climate and water quality studies. Experience in advanced data analysis and quantitative methods, including Proxy System Modeling and time series analysis. Experience collaborating in interdisciplinary research settings and mentoring students on projects on water resources, paleoclimate, emerging contaminants, and/or sustainable urban systems. Participatory research experience Applications Required Materials Letter of interest CV/Resume 3 references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor #J-18808-Ljbffr
Jackson School of Geosciences, The University of Texas at Austin Supervisor, Jay Banner One year and may be renewable for a second year. Start in Fall 2025 $65,000 - $75,000, depending on qualifications Description We seek scientists who have experience and expertise in one or more of the following: 1. Urban hydrology and water quality 2. Paleoclimate reconstructions using speleothems, dendrochronology, and dendrochemistry 3. Participatory research for community resilience Tasks Responsibilities Conduct scientific research and support student-led research projects across interdisciplinary topics, with a focus on: o Urban streams and impacts on water quality o Karst systems and speleothems o Tree ring environmental reconstructions Perform geoscience and geochemical investigations including the analysis radiogenic and stable isotopes, trace elements, and emerging contaminants in water, soil, rock, and trees. Develop and analyze proxy-based paleoenvironmental reconstructions. Contribute to research focused on surface water, aquifers, cave systems, climate variability, paleo-environments, and the resilience of water resources in urban and rural communities. Participate in field sampling and monitoring campaigns, laboratory-based geochemical analysis, and modeling research activities. Collaborate with laboratory managers, graduate and undergraduate students, and community members. Prepare and publish scientific papers to disseminate research findings. Identify grant opportunities and lead the development and submission of research proposals and budgets to federal, state, and nonprofit funding agencies. Requirements Required Qualifications Ph.D. in geosciences or related discipline, with a focus on geochemistry, hydrology, and paleoclimate. Proven experience in one of the following: o conducting and interpreting analyses of natural waters and carbonate geochemistry, including radiogenic and/or stable isotope measurements. o paleoclimate reconstruction and analysis using proxies from speleothems and/or trees. Strong scientific writing skills, as demonstrated by peer-reviewed publications. Excellent communication and collaborative skills, with the ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary teams. Preferred Qualifications A publication record in isotope geochemistry, urban hydrology, and/or paleoclimate. Research experience involving speleothems and cave systems, particularly in the context of reconstructing Late Pleistocene to Holocene climate variability. Research experience involving tree ring analysis in streamflow and drought reconstructions, including application of blue intensity analysis. Familiarity with hydrogeologic processes in urban environments and karst environments and their relevance to climate and water quality studies. Experience in advanced data analysis and quantitative methods, including Proxy System Modeling and time series analysis. Experience collaborating in interdisciplinary research settings and mentoring students on projects on water resources, paleoclimate, emerging contaminants, and/or sustainable urban systems. Participatory research experience Applications Required Materials Letter of interest CV/Resume 3 references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor #J-18808-Ljbffr