Postdoctoral Fellow, Nuclear Engineering Teaching Lab, Cockrell School of Engineering

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Austin, Texas, is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow in the field of Nuclear Engineering. The successful candidate will conduct research in mobile manipulation for handling materials in hazardous environments. Candidates must have a recent Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or related fields and experience in robotics research. This position offers a competitive salary starting at $70,000 and opportunities for innovative research in a collaborative academic setting.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. received within the last three years related to robotics or software for complex systems.
• Experience with proposals and peer-reviewed technical papers.

Responsibilities

• Carry out research in applied robotics for extreme environments.
• Co-author peer-reviewed research.
• Collaborate to define specific research scopes.

Skills

Collaboration with colleagues

Research in robotics

Education

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Postdoctoral Fellow, Nuclear Engineering Teaching Lab, Cockrell School of Engineering

Apply for the Postdoctoral Fellow position in the Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin.

Position Details

• Hiring Department: Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering
• Position Open To: All Applicants
• Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Earliest Start Date: Immediately
• Location: PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS
• Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until Sep 01, 2024

Purpose

The Postdoctoral Fellow will conduct research in the Department of Mechanical Engineering in the area of mobile manipulation for handling material in nuclear and/or hazardous environments.

Responsibilities

• Carry out research in applied robotics for use in extreme environments, especially nuclear, oil & gas, and military applications.
• Co-author peer‑reviewed research.
• Collaborate with group members and the Principal Investigator to define specific research scopes.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field received within the past three (3) years, with research related to robotics or software for complex systems. Experience preparing proposals and peer‑reviewed technical papers. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and sponsors.

Preferred Qualifications

None.

Salary Range

$70,000 + depending on qualifications.

Working Conditions

• May work in an academic research environment
• May work in a laboratory environment
• May work in field environments
• May work with large robotic systems or autonomous vehicles
• Occasional work with hazardous materials (chemical, cryogenics, compressed gas, and radioactive materials)
• May work around standard office conditions
• Use of manual dexterity
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with contact information (at least one supervisor reference)
• 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. Subsequent applications allow uploading new resumes and additional materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) via the Application Questions section. Ensure all required materials are uploaded before submission; changes cannot be made afterward.

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Employment Eligibility

Please ensure you meet all required qualifications and can perform all essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Retirement Plan Eligibility

The retirement plan is the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS). Eligibility requires at least 20 hours weekly and 135 days in length. Optional Retirement Program (ORP) applies to 40‑hour positions with 135 days.

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A criminal history background check will be required for finalists under consideration.

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