Part-Time Research Engineering/Scientist Professional

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading university is seeking a Part-Time Research Engineering/Scientist Professional for community-based participatory research. Responsibilities include working with researchers to collect data, conducting analysis, and engaging with community members. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a relevant field and proven research skills.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Bachelor’s required with relevant experience.
• Self-motivated and problem-solving skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct data collection and analysis for research projects.
• Write reports and present findings at meetings.

Skills

Problem-Solving

Data Analysis

Education

Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Geology, Environmental Sciences

Tools

GIS

Job description

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Job Posting Title:

Part-Time Research Engineering/Scientist Professional

Job Posting Title:

Part-Time Research Engineering/Scientist Professional

Hiring Department:

John A and Katherine G Jackson School of Geosciences

Position Open To:

All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours:

20

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

Job Details:

General Notes

The Environmental Science Institute at UT Austin seeks a Research Engineering/Scientist Associate II to support community based participatory research projects that partner geoscience researchers, Austin community members, and other stakeholders. Project CRESSLE partners UT researchers with Austin community members to develop community resilience projects across four research themes (water, climate, air quality, and land use).

ESI facilitates interdisciplinary initiatives to address challenges to resilience in the face of projected rapid urbanization, population growth, climate change, and other environmental changes in the 21st century.

This is a benefits eligible salaried position at 20 hours per week.

Purpose

To support community based participatory research projects that partner geoscience researchers, Austin community members, and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Work with university researchers (faculty, postdoctoral fellows, graduate students) and community members to collect data for survey research, and community-based participatory research (CBPR) projects
• Conducting research using scientific and public databases, applying data analytic techniques, mapping data using GIS
• Writing reports and presenting results at regular meetings and professional society meetings
• Provide support to CRESSLE Program Manager in engaging communities and external stakeholders around CBPR projects, and Project CRESSLE results and dissemination
  
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Geology, Environmental Sciences (or related science field) and 2 years relevant experience
• Self-motivated and strong problem-solving skills
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
  
  
  

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Research skills and interests in analyzing data from various sources (remote sensing, model output, databases, linked to climate and hydrology)
• Familiarity with one or more programming languages and machine learning toolkits
• Experience working with communities (community members, non-profits, other stakeholders) around community resilience issues related to any of the CRESSLE research themes (water, climate, air quality and land use)
  
  
  

Salary Range

$30,000 + depending on qualifications prorated ($60,000 annual)

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 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.

Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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.

Background Checks:

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

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.

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.

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.

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:

• E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]
• E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Higher Education

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