Postdoctoral Fellow, Energy & Resource Systems—Data-Driven

utaustin

Austin (TX)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

The Bureau of Economic Geology at UT Austin invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in Energy and Resource Systems. Join a team applying quantitative economics, geospatial analysis, and data science to evaluate large-load industrial growth in Texas, including data centers, oil and gas operations, and manufacturing.

You will build databases, run models, and prepare results for publication and policy briefings.

Qualifications

PhD in a quantitative field earned within 3 years from date of hire.
Strong record of research communication and peer-reviewed publications; ability to convey results to non-technical audiences.
Experience with quantitative modeling and large databases; proficiency in Python, R, SQL, or Julia.
Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; effective communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

Assess resource, infrastructure, and demand requirements for large-load development; perform integrated geospatial analyses for siting and resource balance.
Build and apply quantitative and economic models to project energy and material demand under different scenarios.
Develop and maintain a data pipelines and databases powering COMPASS research; integrate multiple data sources.
Conduct independent research and develop grant proposals; contribute to reports, white papers, and policy briefs.
Present findings to COMPASS Industrial Affiliates, stakeholders, and policymakers at meetings and workshops.