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Research Associate, McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering, Cockrell School of Engineering

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN

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Compensation
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Location
AUSTIN, TX
Role Type
Research
Work Authorization
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Job overview

The Research Associate conducts ambient measurement campaigns using stationary and mobile platforms and performs laboratory chamber experiments. The role coordinates measurement plans and project activities, analyzes data, prepares scientific papers and reports, and presents results to collaborators, sponsors, conference audiences, and non-technical audiences. It also leads multi-organization projects and mentors students, postdoctoral scholars, and other personnel.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Ambient MeasurementsMeasurement PlanningData AnalysisScientific WritingScientific PresentationAudience CommunicationLaboratory Chamber ExperimentsProject ManagementMentoring

Qualifications

Texas Driver's License

Full job description

Ambient measurements (requires travel): Conduct ambient measurement campaigns utilizing stationary and mobile measurement platforms (requires Texas drivers license), in collaboration with other team members and collaborators. Take a leading role in coordinating measurement plans and other project activities, including analysis of data. Total travel depends on project details; we estimate approximately 2 weeks of travel every 2-3 months.Communication: Prepare scientific papers and reports; present scientific results to collaborators and sponsors, and at major conferences. Communicate results to non-technical audiences in industry, government, and the public.Laboratory chamber experiments: Conduct laboratory chamber experiments in collaboration with other team members and collaborators. Take a leading role in planning experiments and analysis of data.Project Management: Propose, plan, schedule, coordinate, complete and report the detailed phases of parts of ongoing projects in the group; devise new approaches to problems encountered. Lead and manage projects involving multiple universities and outside organizations to ensure deadlines and deliverables are completed on schedule.Mentorship: Mentor students, post-doctoral scholars, and other personnel on projects by training them, organizing and conducting regular meetings, and tracking progress throughout the duration of the project.Perform other related duties as assigned.

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