Marine Trace Gas Analysis Researcher

University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin's Department of Marine Science seeks a Research Engineer/Scientist Assistant to manage the trace gas analysis system, participate in sea expeditions, coordinate equipment shipping and logistics, and process oceanographic data.

The role combines hands-on lab work with field operations, requiring a bachelor's degree in a scientific field, data processing skills, and meticulous organization. A proactive communicator is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific, engineering or technical field is required.
• Ability to read and interpret scientific literature and technical instrument manuals.
• Experience operating and maintaining analytical instruments; particularly gas chromatographs.
• Experience in sea-going scientific expeditions or oceanographic observations at sea.
• Proficiency with basic computer applications; experience with Linux preferred.
• Experience processing, analyzing, and managing scientific data.
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• A proactive attitude with effective written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and operate the ultra-trace level dissolved gas analysis system in the lab and during sea fieldwork.
• Handle logistics of equipment shipments for sea expeditions and purchases.
• General lab management and data processing with the PI's supervision.

Skills

Scientific reading & interpretation

Instrumentation maintenance

Data processing & management

Strong written & verbal communication

Organizational skills & attention to—

Proactive attitude

Linux experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in a scientific, engineering or technical field

Tools

Gas chromatographs

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin's Department of Marine Science seeks a Research Engineer/Scientist Assistant to manage the trace gas analysis system, participate in sea expeditions, coordinate equipment shipping and logistics, and process oceanographic data.

The role combines hands-on lab work with field operations, requiring a bachelor's degree in a scientific field, data processing skills, and meticulous organization. A proactive communicator is essential.