Research Assistant Professor - Carbonate Sedimentologist/Stratigrapher

General

This is a position at J.J. Pickle Research Campus in North Austin.

Purpose

RCRL is seeking a carbonate sedimentologist/stratigrapher who specializes in subsurface characterization in addition to outcrop and modern analogue characterization using state-of-the-science remote sensing techniques and traditional field mapping.

Responsibilities

• Perform research in the field of carbonate reservoir characterization using both subsurface data (e.g. seismic, rock cores, well log, etc.) and outcrop and modern analogues.

• Visit current and potential sponsors to maintain and increase RCRL funding

• Supervise RCRL graduate students and postdoctoral researchers.

• Present research results at national and international conferences; teach workshops, lead field trips.

Required Qualifications

PhD in geosciences.

Preferred Qualifications

PhD and at least 5 years of experience in academia or related industry.

Salary

$100,000 depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• May work in all weather conditions

• May work in extreme temperatures

• May work around chemical fumes

• May work around standard office conditions

• May work around chemicals

• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

• Use of manual dexterity

• Climbing of stairs

• Climbing of ladders

• Lifting and moving

• Occasional weekend, overtime, and evening work to meet deadlines

• Fieldwork as necessary

Required Materials

• CV/Resume

• Cover Letter

• 3 professional references with contact information

Required Qualifications

PhD in geosciences.

Preferred Qualifications

PhD and at least 5 years of experience in academia or related industry.

Required Materials

• CV/Resume

• Letter of Interest

• 3 professional references with contact information