The University of Texas at Austin
Postdoctoral Researcher - Aerosols and hydroclimate risk
The University of Texas at Austin, Campus, Illinois, us, 60920
Overview
Job Posting Title:
Postdoctoral Researcher - Aerosols and hydroclimate risk Hiring Department:
Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences Position Open To:
All Applicants Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40 FLSA Status:
Exempt Earliest Start Date:
Immediately Position Duration:
Expected to Continue Until Jan 01, 2027 Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS Job Details: The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) is seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated early career scientist for a one-year, full-time Postdoctoral Researcher position studying the role of anthropogenic aerosols in near-term climate risk. The postdoctoral researcher will work closely with Dr. Geeta Persad at UT Austin in Austin, TX. The position involves helping to understand and project hydroclimate extremes, particularly multivariate and compound events, using earth system multi-model large ensemble datasets under RAMIP, and developing frameworks for attributing aerosol-driven hydroclimate hazards. The role includes analyzing confounding factors and informing aerosol-aware climate projections for decision-making and climate resilience. This is a high-impact, interdisciplinary opportunity at the intersection of modeling, attribution, and policy-relevant research. The position is available to begin as soon as possible, preferably no later than December 2025, and is expected to be 1 year in duration. The annual salary is $70,000 (plus benefits) with funding for publications and travel to a professional conference. Mentorship, networking, and professional development resources are available through the Jackson School for Geosciences and the UT Office of Postdoctoral Affairs. The position is funded by federal grants from NOAA and NSF and is subject to funding availability. Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to contact Dr. Geeta Persad (geeta.persad@jsg.utexas.edu) directly with any questions. The deadline to submit applications for full consideration is September 15, 2025. Applicants should submit: (1) a 1-2 page letter of interest detailing how the candidate satisfies required and preferred qualifications, responsibilities, and specific research areas; (2) their current CV; and (3) names and emails of 3 professional references. Applications should be submitted via the University of Texas at Austin Jobs Portal. Purpose The Postdoctoral Researcher will contribute to cutting-edge projects focused on understanding and projecting hydroclimate extremes, particularly multivariate and compound events, in the context of rapidly evolving anthropogenic aerosol emissions. Responsibilities Conduct scientific analysis to establish and explain the response of multivariate hydroclimate extremes to near-term evolution of global aerosol emissions using RAMIP and other data sources. Lead writing of peer-reviewed publications and present findings at scientific conferences. Contribute scientific expertise across project activities led by other project team members. Contribute to mentorship of graduate student researchers. Required Qualifications PhD in atmospheric science, climate science, or a related field received less than 5 years prior to date of hire. PhD must have been obtained within 3 years from date of hire. Preferred Qualifications Prior experience working with earth system multi-model large ensemble data. Knowledge of Regional Aerosol Model Intercomparison Project datasets and protocols. A strong track record of published and/or submitted manuscripts on hydroclimate topics. Strong written and oral presentation skills. Expertise in climate system physics and earth system modeling. Salary $70,000 Working Conditions May work around standard office conditions Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation Use of manual dexterity Required Materials Resume/CV 3 work references with contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor Letter of interest Important for Applicants For applicants who are not current university employees or contingent workers: you will be prompted to upload documents during the application; ensure that all required materials are uploaded before submitting. For current UT employees, follow the Workday process to apply and upload materials as prompted. Employment Eligibility Please ensure you meet all required qualifications and can perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Equal Opportunity Employer The University of Texas at Austin is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. Pay Transparency The University of Texas at Austin will not discriminate based on pay inquiries; however, employees with access to compensation information should not disclose it inappropriately. Background Checks A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position. Compliance Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Clery Act. If identified as a Campus Security Authority, you will be notified and provided resources for reporting.
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Job Posting Title:
Postdoctoral Researcher - Aerosols and hydroclimate risk Hiring Department:
Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences Position Open To:
All Applicants Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40 FLSA Status:
Exempt Earliest Start Date:
Immediately Position Duration:
Expected to Continue Until Jan 01, 2027 Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS Job Details: The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) is seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated early career scientist for a one-year, full-time Postdoctoral Researcher position studying the role of anthropogenic aerosols in near-term climate risk. The postdoctoral researcher will work closely with Dr. Geeta Persad at UT Austin in Austin, TX. The position involves helping to understand and project hydroclimate extremes, particularly multivariate and compound events, using earth system multi-model large ensemble datasets under RAMIP, and developing frameworks for attributing aerosol-driven hydroclimate hazards. The role includes analyzing confounding factors and informing aerosol-aware climate projections for decision-making and climate resilience. This is a high-impact, interdisciplinary opportunity at the intersection of modeling, attribution, and policy-relevant research. The position is available to begin as soon as possible, preferably no later than December 2025, and is expected to be 1 year in duration. The annual salary is $70,000 (plus benefits) with funding for publications and travel to a professional conference. Mentorship, networking, and professional development resources are available through the Jackson School for Geosciences and the UT Office of Postdoctoral Affairs. The position is funded by federal grants from NOAA and NSF and is subject to funding availability. Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to contact Dr. Geeta Persad (geeta.persad@jsg.utexas.edu) directly with any questions. The deadline to submit applications for full consideration is September 15, 2025. Applicants should submit: (1) a 1-2 page letter of interest detailing how the candidate satisfies required and preferred qualifications, responsibilities, and specific research areas; (2) their current CV; and (3) names and emails of 3 professional references. Applications should be submitted via the University of Texas at Austin Jobs Portal. Purpose The Postdoctoral Researcher will contribute to cutting-edge projects focused on understanding and projecting hydroclimate extremes, particularly multivariate and compound events, in the context of rapidly evolving anthropogenic aerosol emissions. Responsibilities Conduct scientific analysis to establish and explain the response of multivariate hydroclimate extremes to near-term evolution of global aerosol emissions using RAMIP and other data sources. Lead writing of peer-reviewed publications and present findings at scientific conferences. Contribute scientific expertise across project activities led by other project team members. Contribute to mentorship of graduate student researchers. Required Qualifications PhD in atmospheric science, climate science, or a related field received less than 5 years prior to date of hire. PhD must have been obtained within 3 years from date of hire. Preferred Qualifications Prior experience working with earth system multi-model large ensemble data. Knowledge of Regional Aerosol Model Intercomparison Project datasets and protocols. A strong track record of published and/or submitted manuscripts on hydroclimate topics. Strong written and oral presentation skills. Expertise in climate system physics and earth system modeling. Salary $70,000 Working Conditions May work around standard office conditions Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation Use of manual dexterity Required Materials Resume/CV 3 work references with contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor Letter of interest Important for Applicants For applicants who are not current university employees or contingent workers: you will be prompted to upload documents during the application; ensure that all required materials are uploaded before submitting. For current UT employees, follow the Workday process to apply and upload materials as prompted. Employment Eligibility Please ensure you meet all required qualifications and can perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Equal Opportunity Employer The University of Texas at Austin is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. Pay Transparency The University of Texas at Austin will not discriminate based on pay inquiries; however, employees with access to compensation information should not disclose it inappropriately. Background Checks A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position. Compliance Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Clery Act. If identified as a Campus Security Authority, you will be notified and provided resources for reporting.
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