Job Posting Title:
Research Scientist
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Hiring Department:
Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering
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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:
Immediately
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Position Duration:
Expected to Continue
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Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS
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Job Details:

Purpose

The purpose of this position is to carry out advanced scientific research in the area of rechargeable batteries and fuel cells, involving new materials development and evaluation. To develop research proposals for acquiring funding from external sources. To train and mentor graduate students.

Responsibilities

• Research on materials development and analysis
• Preparing progress reports for funded proposals
• Develop research proposals
• Train and mentor students

Required Qualifications

Ph.D. in materials science and engineering or in a related science and engineering field. Demonstrated experience through published work in materials synthesis, characterization, cell assembly, electrochemical evaluation, and structure-property relationships. Ability to work well with students and postdoctoral fellows. Experience in developing research proposals for funding from federal agencies and industry. Ability to manage and lead external engagement and collaboration on projects.

Preferred Qualifications

Proven track record in the area of materials for batteries and fuel cells, demonstrated through journal articles in high-impact journals. Successfully received funding from external sources for previous research proposals. Experience in an industry setting focused on applied research. Experience in working with graduate students and postdoctoral fellows with good interpersonal skills. Excellent written and oral communication skills, along with a demonstrable ability to reach a broad range of audiences in academia, industry, and government.

Salary Range

$90,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• May work in standard office conditions
• May require repetitive use of keyboard at a workstation
• May require use of manual dexterity
• May work around chemicals
• May work around electrical and mechanical hazards
• Lifting and moving

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Importantfor 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 additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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.

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. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks:

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

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