What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Engineering/ Scientist Assistant position at University of Texas at Austin?
Job Posting Title:
Research Engineering/ Scientist Assistant----
Hiring Department:
Department of Marine Science----
Position Open To:
All Applicants----
Weekly Scheduled Hours:
30----
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt----
Earliest Start Date:
Apr 30, 2025----
Position Duration:
Expected to Continue Until Apr 30, 2026----
Location:
PORT ARANSAS, TX----
Job Details:
General Notes
This role is located in Port Aransas, Texas.
Purpose
We are seeking applications for a qualified, self-motivated individual interested in a part-time Research assistant role to study marine and estuary biogeochemistry under the direction of Dr. Xinping Hu of the Marine Science Institute at the University of Texas at Austin. The successful candidate will assist with daily management of the laboratory, including planning, coordinating, and conducting laboratory experiments and field sampling efforts mostly using small boats, and conducting chemical analyses of water and sediment samples. This position may also require helping with preparation of manuscripts for publications and project report writing. This position could potentially become full-time.
Responsibilities
- Plan and participate field-sampling expeditions
- Samples collection and analysis
- Data analysis and assist with reports & manuscripts preparation
- Maintain and oversee daily operation of laboratory and performs other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
- BS in chemistry, oceanography, or related field. Additional education above minimum requirement may substitute for experience requirement.
- Prior experience in chemical analysis of environmental samples (instrumental and wet chemistry).
- Ability to conduct research tasks under a variety of weather conditions, and occasional evening and weekend hours.
- Working knowledge on Microsoft Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.).
- Ability to work in an interdisciplinary research team.
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Four years of related experience.
- Field experience in marine and environmental research and/or small boat experience preferable.
- MS in chemistry, environmental science, or oceanography preferred.
- Familiar with Gran titration.
- Familiar with infrared analysis of carbon dioxide.
- Familiar with spectrophotometric analysis of seawater pH.
- Prior lab management experience.
Salary Range
$21 an hour
Work shift
20- 30 hours a week depending on the candidate's availability.
Working Conditions
Daily work involves corrosive chemicals and heavy metals, occasional extended work hours, fieldwork can be under adverse weather conditions.
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 thatALLRequired Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
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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.----
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.----
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 equal opportunity/affirmative action employer,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 documents 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:
- E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]
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- Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]
- Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
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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 HOP-3031.
The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.
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