Research Scientist Associate III

University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

82d • $65,000

About The Position

This is a fixed-term position that goes through December of 2027. This position is located at the J.J. Pickle Research Campus in North Austin. The position will assist in mineral resource assessment and characterization studies, especially aggregate and industrial mineral mapping initiatives. The position will assist with the Mineral Resource Program tasks utilizing GIS, Satellite imagery and database development for generating geologic maps.

Requirements

• MS in Geology or related discipline with at least 2 years related experience or BS in Geology or related discipline and at least 4 years related experience.
• GIS skills.
• Familiar with mineral resources.
• Geologic mapping experience.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Texas geology.
• Air- and space-borne satellite imagery analysis used in geologic mapping.
• Mineral resource characterization and assessment experience.
• Aggregates and urban planning practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist in mineral resource assessment, characterization and mapping efforts.
• Assist with the Mineral Resource Program tasks utilizing GIS, Satellite imagery and database development.
• Drafting and producing geologic maps, reports, and data associated with mineral resource projects.

Benefits

• Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished)
• 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
• Occasional travel intrastate, interstate, international
• Occasional fieldwork as necessary

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree