Postdoctoral Scholar: LNG Emissions & Open-Source Tools

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 49,500 - 60,500; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering institution in Austin is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar to work on developing sustainability data analytics tools aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the liquefied natural gas supply chain. The ideal candidate will have a recent Ph.D. in Engineering and experience in data analysis and statistical modeling. The position comes with a starting salary of $55,000, and candidates are encouraged to apply immediately.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Engineering received within the last 3 years or expected by Spring 2022.
• Experience in statistical modeling and scientific programming.
• Familiarity with life cycle assessment or methane emissions from oil and gas operations.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and test models for assessing greenhouse gas emissions.
• Collaborate with partners and create user-friendly online interfaces.
• Communicate model insights through publications and presentations.

Skills

Statistical modeling

Data analysis

Scientific programming (Python, Matlab, R)

Cross-functional teamwork

Policy-relevant insights

Education

Ph.D. in Engineering (Systems, Petroleum, Environmental, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical)

Job description

A leading engineering institution in Austin is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar to work on developing sustainability data analytics tools aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the liquefied natural gas supply chain. The ideal candidate will have a recent Ph.D. in Engineering and experience in data analysis and statistical modeling. The position comes with a starting salary of $55,000, and candidates are encouraged to apply immediately.