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Economic Geologist

The University of Texas at Austin
retirement plan
United States, Texas, Austin
101 East 27th Street (Show on map)
May 28, 2023

Job Posting Title:

Economic Geologist

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Hiring Department:

Bureau of Economic Geology

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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:

PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

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

Purpose

To initiate and conduct basic scientific research in economic geology and to assess nonfuel mineral resources, including critical and industrial mineral resources, primarily in the State of Texas.

Responsibilities

  • To initiate and conduct basic scientific research and resource assessment in economic geology across the State of Texas, assessing critical mineral resources and non-fuel minerals (including sand and aggregate) that can be used for economic or industrial purposes.
  • Obtain research funding and serve as PI or co-PI on projects.
  • Participate in and support other researchers in field work.
  • Present project results at sponsor review meetings, regional and national conferences. Publish results in contract reports, peer-reviewed journal articles, books, and other papers.
  • Supervise and mentor junior research staff and students.
Required Qualifications

Ph.D. degree in geological sciences or related field with a concentration in economic deposits of geological material and two years of related experience. Excellent data management skills. Mechanical aptitude with field equipment. Able to travel for and conduct field work, sometimes in remote and uncontrolled environments. Demonstrated report writing and publication skills. Demonstrated production of independent geologic mapping. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and professional demeanor.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and deliverables. Experience in subcontract management. Experience conducting publishable research. Ability and desire to work in diverse, multi-disciplinary, integrated research teams. Interest in life cycle analysis.

Salary Range

$80,000 + 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

  • May work around electrical and mechanical hazards

  • Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

  • Use of manual dexterity

  • Lifting and moving

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

  • Occasional travel intrastate, interstate, international

  • Occasional fieldwork as necessary

Required Materials
  • Resume/CV

  • 3 work references with their contact information
  • 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 thatALLRequired 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 questionspresented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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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. 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.

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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 ,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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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

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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 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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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in .

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe, Suite UTA 2.206, Austin, TX 78701.

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