Postdoctoral Fellow

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A major university in Austin is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to conduct research in nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) at the Department of Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering. The role requires a Ph.D. in Physics and programming skills in Fortran, MATLAB, and C++. The ideal candidate will also have experience in experimental physics and a passion for mentoring students. The position offers a salary starting at $60,000, with flexible working hours from 7 am to 6 pm.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Physics received within the last three years.
• Experience in experimental physics or similar field.
• Experience in teaching and/or research.

Responsibilities

• Perform research in nuclear magnetic resonance.
• Research on NMR and novel inversion algorithms.
• Research on NMR pulse sequencing and software.

Skills

Programming experience with Fortran

Programming experience with MATLAB

Programming experience with C++

Experience with electronics

Experience with machine shop tools

Experimental physics

Education

Ph.D. in Physics

Job description

Postdoctoral Fellow

Department of Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering, University of Texas at Austin
Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS
Hours: 40 per week, Exempt FLSA status
Earliest Start Date: Immediately
Duration: Expected to Continue Until Nov 02, 2022

Job Description

Develops new laboratory methods for the acquisition and interpretation of magnetic resonance (NMR) measurements of porous rocks. Experience in experimental physics or similar field and experience with electronics, machine shop tools, designing and building experiments. Will provide assistance and guidance to several graduate and undergraduate students carrying out laboratory experiments.

Responsibilities

• Perform research in nuclear magnetic resonance at the Department of Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering.
• Research on nuclear magnetic resonance and novel NMR inversion algorithms.
• Research on NMR pulse sequencing and data acquisition software.
• Research on atomic, molecular, and optical physics.
• Research on NMR measurement interpretations found in spatially heterogeneous rocks.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Physics received within the last three years.
• Programming experience with Fortran, MATLAB and C++.

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of post-doctoral experience.
• PhD in experimental physics or similar field.
• Experience with electronics, machine shop tools, designing and building experiments.
• Experience in teaching and/or research.

Salary Range

$60,000+ depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• Personal protection equipment (furnished).
• May work around chemical fumes.
• May work around standard office conditions.
• May work around bio-hazards.
• May work around chemicals.

Work Shift

Flexible between 7am - 6pm

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with contact information; at least one reference from a supervisor.
• Letter of interest

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.