Research Engineering/Scientist Associate IV, Center for Energy and Environmental Systems Analysis, Cockrell School of Engineering

The University of Texas at Austin; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Research Engineering/Scientist Associate IV to advance greenhouse gas emissions estimates from oil and gas supply chains. The role emphasizes data analytics, geospatial modeling, and collaboration across multiple universities and sponsors.

Responsibilities include developing emission models, coordinating field campaigns, and mentoring graduate students and staff, with strong emphasis on communicating results to diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• Recent Ph.D. in Chemical, Environmental, Petroleum, or related engineering with two years of experience, or a Master's with four years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of oil and gas industry infrastructure, emissions modeling, or greenhouse gas accounting.
• Proficiency in quantitative analyses and geospatial analyses.
• Ability to communicate research in writing and orally to broad audiences.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Data Analytics and Modeling: Develop and perform emission modeling of oil and gas production and supply chains, with wide latitude for independent action and decision; perform geospatial and statistical analyses to address science and policy questions; choose from a range of projects including multi-scale field measurement campaigns, advanced data analytics, model development, and geospatial analysis
• Project Management: Propose, plan, schedule, coordinate, complete and report the detailed phases of parts of ongoing projects in the group; devises new approaches to problems encountered. Lead and manage projects involved multiple universities and outside organizations to ensure deadlines and deliverables are completed on schedule. Coordinate field campaigns as necessary
• Communication: Prepare scientific papers and reports; present scientific results to collaborators and sponsors, and at major conferences. Communicate results to non-technical audiences in industry, government, and the public
• Mentorship: Mentor graduate students, post-doctoral scholars, and other personnel on projects by organizing regular internal team meetings and tracking progress throughout the duration of the project

Skills

Data analytics

Geospatial analyses

Scientific communication

Project management

Mentorship

Education

Ph.D. in Chemical/Environmental/Petroleum Eng

M.S. in Chemical/Environmental/Petroleum Eng

Tools

Python

MATLAB

R

ArcGIS

Job description

Job Details

General Notes As a top-10 engineering school with the No. 1 program in Texas, the Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin has been a global leader in technology innovation and engineering education for over a century. With 11 undergraduate and 13 graduate programs, over 20 research centers and a faculty community that boasts one of the highest numbers of National Academy of Engineering members among U.S. universities, Texas Engineering has launched some of the nation’s most accomplished leaders and pioneered world-changing solutions in virtually every industry, from space exploration to energy to health care. Situated in the heart of Austin — named “America’s Coolest City” by Expedia and “The Best Place to Live in the U.S.” by U.S. News and World Report — the Cockrell School embodies the city’s innovative spirit. Major companies with Austin campuses, such as Dell, National Instruments, Apple, IBM, Samsung, Google and many others, continue to recruit Cockrell School students at a remarkable rate, launching thousands of successful careers and developing Texas Engineers into industry leaders.

Purpose

The Research Engineering/Scientist Associate IV will work on advancing the development of accurate greenhouse gas emissions estimates from oil and gas supply chains.

Responsibilities

• Data Analytics and Modeling: Develop and perform emission modeling of oil and gas production and supply chains, with wide latitude for independent action and decision; perform geospatial and statistical analyses to address science and policy questions; choose from a range of projects including multi-scale field measurement campaigns, advanced data analytics, model development, and geospatial analysis
• Project Management: Propose, plan, schedule, coordinate, complete and report the detailed phases of parts of ongoing projects in the group; devises new approaches to problems encountered. Lead and manage projects involved multiple universities and outside organizations to ensure deadlines and deliverables are completed on schedule. Coordinate field campaigns as necessary
• Communication: Prepare scientific papers and reports; present scientific results to collaborators and sponsors, and at major conferences. Communicate results to non-technical audiences in industry, government, and the public
• Mentorship: Mentor graduate students, post-doctoral scholars, and other personnel on projects by organizing regular internal team meetings and tracking progress throughout the duration of the project

Required Qualifications

• Recent Ph.D. in Chemical, Environmental, Petroleum, or other related engineering disciplines with two (2) years of relevant experience or Master's degree in Chemical, Environmental, Petroleum, or other related engineering disciplines with four years of relevant experience
• Knowledge about oil and gas industry infrastructure, operations, emissions modeling, and/or greenhouse gas emissions accounting
• Proficiency in quantitative analyses and geospatial analyses
• Ability to communicate research in writing and orally to broad audiences
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in life-cycle assessment (LCA) and techno-economic modeling (TEA)
• Experience in modeling greenhouse gas emissions from upstream oil and gas production and downstream supply chains
• Demonstrated experience in statistical modeling, data analysis, and scientific programming languages (Python, Matlab, or R)
• Familiar with geographical information systems like ArcGIS
• Familiar with public database associated with oil and gas production, including EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP), Inventory of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks (GHGI), and Texas Railroad Commission (Texas RRC)

Salary Range

$80,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a standard office environment.

Required Materials

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

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.

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Employment Eligibility Verification

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