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Job Posting Title:

Research Scientist Associate III

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Hiring Department:

Department of Marine Science

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Jan 06, 2025

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until Jan 06, 2026

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Location:

PORT ARANSAS, TX

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Job Details:

General Notes

Position is a one year appointment with possibility of extension based on funding and performance. The position is in Port Aransas, Texas.

The University of Texas Marine Science Institute (UTMSI) is seeking a full-time Research Scientist Associate III. Candidates who obtained PhD within three years can be considered as Postdoc Fellow. The successful candidate will be involved in dynamic research activities in the research lab of Dr. Zhanfei Liu. The candidate will also have the freedom to develop their own research projects. The research in Liu Lab focuses on understanding sources, fates and transformation of natural and anthropogenic organic matter, such as dissolved and particulate organic matter, petroleum hydrocarbons, and micro- and nanoplastics. The Liu Lab is well equipped with state-of-the-art analytical instruments, such as high-resolution liquid chromatography mass spectrometry, pyrolysis coupled with gas chromatography mass spectrometry, and infrared spectroscopy etc.

Responsibilities

· Conduct research on micro- and nanoplastics

· Perform sample analysis using different analytical techniques

· Help Mentor other lab members, including graduate and undergraduate students

· Prepare data for publication

· Present research results to national and international conferences

Required qualifications

Incumbent must have received their M.S. or Ph.D. degree in in Environmental Chemistry, Marine Biogeochemistry, or related disciplines.

Preferred qualifications

Broad expertise in environmental chemistry in aquatic environments. Highly desirable qualifications include experience in plastic aging in the environment, and experience in using advanced analytical tools, such as gas/liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry, and analytical pyrolysis etc.

Salary Range

$42,228+ commensurate with experience

Working conditions

· Work is primarily lab- and office-based.

· May include field work

· May include travel between collaborating labs

Required Materials

· CV

· Letter of application that addresses your interest in and qualifications for the position and includes names and contact information for three references.

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, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select

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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.

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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.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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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:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.  You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.  Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.  Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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Compliance:

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