What are the responsibilities and job description for the Open Rank - Research Professor in Civil Engineering (2 Positions) position at The University of Texas at El Paso?
Location: El Paso, TX Category: Engineering Posted On: Wed Dec 11 2024 Job Description:
The University of Texas at El Paso seeks two highly qualified research professors (open-rank) to join the Department of Civil Engineering and help us integrate a new water research initiative. The research professors are expected to form research collaborations with faculty across different departments and external collaborators such as industry, consulting firms, utility companies, national laboratories, and universities. The candidates are expected to sustain extramural funding and supervise a diverse group of undergraduate and graduate students and post-docs. With other faculty members, the new hires will play an essential role in training the next generation of water scientists and developing the workforce in the Paso del Norte region. The candidates will work with Civil Engineering faculty members to maintain and expand the Department's research capabilities for water quality analysis and create a recharge center to enable analyses through internal or external requests.
Job Requirements
Candidates must demonstrate evidence of research productivity including peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, and successful research collaborations. Research areas of interest include membrane processes for water treatment and environmental chemistry. Individuals with experience in other research areas related to water science and engineering are also encouraged to apply. For both roles, candidates are expected to have experience with analytical instruments for water quality analysis. Preference will be given to candidates with a proven track record of obtaining extramural funding.
Candidates must have a doctorate in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemistry, or a related field.
Additional Information
Salary and benefits are highly competitive and based on experience, education, and qualifications. UTEP offers an attractive compensation package.
In keeping with its access, excellence, and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.
The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972. Inquiries-including the filing of a Formal Complaint or reporting an incident-about the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, who can be reached by phone at (915) 747-8358, by email at titleix@utep.edu, or by mail at 500 W. University Ave., El Paso, TX, Kelly Hall, Room 312.
For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.
The University of Texas at El Paso seeks two highly qualified research professors (open-rank) to join the Department of Civil Engineering and help us integrate a new water research initiative. The research professors are expected to form research collaborations with faculty across different departments and external collaborators such as industry, consulting firms, utility companies, national laboratories, and universities. The candidates are expected to sustain extramural funding and supervise a diverse group of undergraduate and graduate students and post-docs. With other faculty members, the new hires will play an essential role in training the next generation of water scientists and developing the workforce in the Paso del Norte region. The candidates will work with Civil Engineering faculty members to maintain and expand the Department's research capabilities for water quality analysis and create a recharge center to enable analyses through internal or external requests.
Job Requirements
Candidates must demonstrate evidence of research productivity including peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, and successful research collaborations. Research areas of interest include membrane processes for water treatment and environmental chemistry. Individuals with experience in other research areas related to water science and engineering are also encouraged to apply. For both roles, candidates are expected to have experience with analytical instruments for water quality analysis. Preference will be given to candidates with a proven track record of obtaining extramural funding.
Candidates must have a doctorate in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemistry, or a related field.
Additional Information
Salary and benefits are highly competitive and based on experience, education, and qualifications. UTEP offers an attractive compensation package.
In keeping with its access, excellence, and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.
The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972. Inquiries-including the filing of a Formal Complaint or reporting an incident-about the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, who can be reached by phone at (915) 747-8358, by email at titleix@utep.edu, or by mail at 500 W. University Ave., El Paso, TX, Kelly Hall, Room 312.
For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.
