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Job Posting Title:

Postdoctoral Fellow

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Hiring Department:

Department of Marine Science

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

May 31, 2025

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until May 31, 2026

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Location:

PORT ARANSAS, TX

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Job Details:

General Notes

This Postdoctoral Fellow position will be part of the Coastal Carbon Cycle Laboratory of the Marine Science Institute at the University of Texas at Austin located in Port Aransas, Texas. The initial appointment is set for one year, renewal is subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.

Responsibilities

Join field and lab-based experiment, perform data collection and interpretation.
Present research results at national/international meetings.
Write manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed national/international journals.
Collaborate with other members of the lab group, and mentor undergraduate/early career graduate students in the lab.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Doctoral degree in marine chemistry, chemical oceanography, or a related field, earned within the last 3 years.
Experience in seawater carbonate chemistry studies, including both shipboard experience and experience working with in situ ocean acidification sensors.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including experience communicating scientific findings to a broad audience.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in sediment geochemical analysis, familiar with sediment sulfur/sulfide analysis and data interpretation.
Experience with numerical and statistical modeling of natural systems.
Working knowledge in programming languages such as MatLab and/or R.
Experience with project management and ability to meet project goals in a timely manner.

· Salary Range

$59,000 annually

Working Conditions.

Daily work involves corrosive chemicals and heavy metals
Occasional extended work hours
Fieldwork can be under adverse weather conditions.

Required Materials

Resume/CV
3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
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.

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Employment Eligibility:

Please make sure you meet all the required qualifications and you can perform all of the essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons 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.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.

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What You Should Know About Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Texas at Austin

Are you ready to take your marine science expertise to the next level? The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a passionate and driven Postdoctoral Fellow to join the Coastal Carbon Cycle Laboratory in beautiful Port Aransas, Texas. In this role, you’ll dive into engaging fieldwork and laboratory experiments, contributing to groundbreaking research on seawater carbonate chemistry. As a Postdoctoral Fellow, you’ll not only collect and interpret critical data but also have the chance to present your findings at esteemed national and international conferences. Your writing skills will shine as you craft manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals, sharing your discoveries with the broader marine science community. Collaboration is key, so you’ll work closely with fellow lab members and have the rewarding opportunity to mentor undergraduate and early-career graduate students, guiding the next generation of researchers. To excel in this role, a doctoral degree in marine chemistry, chemical oceanography, or a related field—earned within the last three years—is required. You should also have hands-on experience with seawater carbonate chemistry studies and ocean acidification sensors. If you're experienced in sediment geochemical analysis and proficient with numerical modeling tools like MatLab or R, you’ll stand out! This full-time position offers a competitive salary of $59,000 annually and a chance to immerse yourself in both exciting research and the stunning coastal environment. Join us in making significant contributions to marine science and tackling essential environmental challenges that affect us all!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Postdoctoral Fellow Role at University of Texas at Austin

What are the responsibilities of a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Texas at Austin?

As a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Coastal Carbon Cycle Laboratory at the University of Texas at Austin, your responsibilities include conducting field and lab-based experiments, performing data collection and interpretation, presenting research at national and international meetings, and writing scientific manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals. Additionally, you will collaborate with other lab members and provide mentorship to undergraduate students and early-career graduate researchers.