Independent Geophysics Postdoctoral Fellow

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 61,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary research funds

Relocation assistance

Benefits eligible

Job summary

The Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellow position at UT Austin is housed within the Institute for Geophysics (UTIG) in the Jackson School of Geosciences and offers a two-year appointment. Successful candidates will conduct independent research in earth and planetary sciences, with mentorship and collaboration across UTIG, and opportunities to present work to the broader scientific community.

Salary is $72,000 with $5,000 discretionary funds for research and travel and up to $3,000 in one-time

Qualifications

• PhD awarded within three years of the position start date.
• At least one peer-reviewed publication.
• Ability to identify collaborators and mentors at UTIG to discuss research interests.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent research that aligns with UTIG directions.
• Collaborate with UTIG researchers and engage with the institute's community.
• Present research results to the scientific community and the broader public.

Education

PhD in a relevant field

Job description

The Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellow position at UT Austin is housed within the Institute for Geophysics (UTIG) in the Jackson School of Geosciences and offers a two-year appointment. Successful candidates will conduct independent research in earth and planetary sciences, with mentorship and collaboration across UTIG, and opportunities to present work to the broader scientific community.

Salary is $72,000 with $5,000 discretionary funds for research and travel and up to $3,000 in one-time