Research Associate

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Posted: 24-Mar-24

Location: Richardson, Texas

Salary: Open

Categories:

Research - Laboratory/Non-Laboratory
Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 26003

Posting Number: S05538P

Department: Geosciences

Salary Range: $55,000 - $60,000

Pay Basis: Monthly

Position Status: Regular full-time

Location: Richardson

Job Description:

The Department of Sustainable Earth Systems Sciences (SESS) at The University of Texas at Dallas
invites applicants for a Postdoctoral research position in the field of critical zone geophysics,
which will be funded and mentored by Prof. Nadine Igonin. Her research group works on applied
geophysics, including primarily seismology, and secondarily, near-surface geophysics (various
methods). The postdoctoral researcher will work on projects related to analyzing the upper 50-
100 m of the earth's surface and understanding stress conditions within the critical zone. Research
topics of interest include, but are not limited to, using active seismic and GPR data to map
subsurface structures along the Gulf Coast of Texas, monitoring ground water levels in west Texas,
and understanding pressure/stress in fractured bedrock. The researcher will also be encouraged
to help write research grant proposals and conduct independent research.

Minimum Qualifications:

Ph.D in a related field.

Preferred Education and Experience:

Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Near Surface Geophysics or a related field by the time of hire.
The successful applicant should have experience with collecting active seismic and GPR data in
the field, as well as processing and interpretation. The postdoc will be part of a larger active
research group in Geophysics and will be involved in helping to mentor undergraduate and
graduate students. The position is initially for one year, and is renewable depending upon
performance and funding.

Important Message:

1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public.
2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. EOE, including disability/veterans. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator . For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator .

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The University of Texas at Dallas is an innovative institution in the heart of North Texas on the path to achieving Tier One national research university status.UT Dallas has grown since its founding in 1969 to include 132 degree programs, with cutting-edge curricula serving a variety of undergraduate and graduate student interests.The University continues its original commitment to providing some of the state's most-lauded science and engineering programs and has also gained prominence for a breadth of educational paths, from criminology to biomedical engineering to arts and technology.The wealth of learning resources available to UT Dallas students is the result of a concentrated effort to attract the top minds on both ends of the classroom relationship. Joining the faculty's Nobel laureate and four National Academies members since 2005 are more than 200 tenure and tenure-track professors hailing from the world's best colleges, including Harvard, MIT, Cambridge and Columbia University. In addition, UT Dallas is home to more than 50 centers, labs and institutes that facilitate research and opportunities for hands-on learning. Students, meanwhile, arrive at UT Dallas well-prepared ...to succeed in higher education: In 2011, nearly 39 percent of freshmen ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class, and 75 percent ranked in the top 25 percent.With an eye on building a future as bright as its beginnings, UT Dallas will continue its push to attain Tier One research university status and produce graduates who are well-equipped to succeed professionally.
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