Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellow

University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

10d • Onsite

About The Position

UT Austin’s Institute for Geophysics (UTIG) in The Jackson School of Geosciences invites applications for its Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowship program. This competitive institutional fellowship is open to recent PhD recipients conducting research in any area of earth and planetary sciences. Appointments are for two years, contingent upon satisfactory performance. Prior to applying, prospective applicants are expected to identify and contact potential collaborators and mentors at UTIG to discuss research interests and explore opportunities for collaboration. Fellowship recipients will join a vibrant community of postdoctoral researchers, students, research scientists, and faculty and are expected to pursue self-directed research in any scientific subfield that aligns with or expands research directions at UTIG. Successful applicants will be offered a benefits-eligible position with an annual salary of $72,000. The fellowship also provides $5,000 in discretionary funds for research and travel expenses, and up to $3,000 in one-time relocation expenses. Information for prospective UT employees can be found at https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective. For full consideration, complete applications must be received by January 15, 2027. We anticipate that decisions will be communicated to candidates by mid-March 2027. Questions about the fellowship may be directed to Cornelia Rasmussen ([email protected]). Purpose: To conduct independent research at the University of Texas Institute for Geophysics within the Jackson School of Geosciences.

Requirements

• Applicants must hold a PhD in a relevant field.
• The PhD must have been awarded within three years of the position start date.
• Applicants must also have at least one peer-reviewed publication.
• Candidates will be evaluated based on their research qualifications, including prior research experience, conference participation, awards, proposal writing, publications, and community engagement; the creativity, independence, and feasibility of their proposed research project; and the potential of their research to expand and strengthen scientific directions at UTIG.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research and collaborate effectively with others.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent research in a field that aligns with or expands existing research directions at UTIG.
• Collaborate with researchers at UTIG and engage with the institute's broader scientific community.
• Present research results to the scientific community and the broader public.

Benefits

• Benefits-eligible position
• $5,000 in discretionary funds for research and travel expenses
• Up to $3,000 in one-time relocation expenses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree