Part-Time Research Engineer/Scientist for Water and Environment

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Posting Title: Part-Time Research Engineering/Scientist for the Water and the Environment in Cockrell School of Engineering ---- Hiring

Department: Fariborz Maseeh Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering ---- Position

Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly

Scheduled Hours: 20 ---- FLSA Status: Non-Exempt from FLSA ---- Earliest

Start Date: Immediately ---- Position

Duration: Expected to Continue Until Aug 31, 2027 ---- Location: PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS ---- Job

Details: General Notes As a top-10 engineering school with the No. 1 program in Texas, the Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) has been a global leader in technology innovation and engineering education for over a century. With 11 undergraduate and 13 graduate programs, over 20 research centers and a faculty community that boasts one of the highest number of National Academy of Engineering members among U.S. universities, Texas Engineering has launched some of the nation’s most accomplished leaders and pioneered world-changing solutions in virtually every industry, from space exploration to energy to health care. Situated in the heart of Austin — named “America’s Coolest City” by Expedia and “The Best Place to Live in the U.S.” by U.S. News and World Report — the Cockrell School embodies the city’s innovative spirit. Major companies with Austin campuses, such as Dell, National Instruments, Apple, IBM, Samsung, Google and many others, continue to recruit Cockrell School students at a remarkable rate, launching thousands of successful careers and developing Texas Engineers into industry leaders. UT Austin, recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Large Employers, provides outstanding employee benefits and total rewards packages that include: Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%) Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 7.75% employer matching funds

Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b) Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card Purpose The Research Engineering/Scientist Associate III will perform research activities for Dr. Paola Passalacqua’s research project on Surface Water and Ocean Topography. This position will be appointed 20-hours per week. Responsibilities Apply Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellite data to river discharge estimation, hydrologic modeling, and water resources research. Develop and implement methods and workflows for data processing, quality control, analysis, and interpretation of SWOT data products. Develop and evaluate rating curves and discharge estimation methods using SWOT observations, in situ gauge data, and remote sensing datasets. Compare SWOT observations and model outputs against other satellite datasets and ground-based observations to assess accuracy and consistency. Perform statistical analyses to evaluate model performance, discharge uncertainty, and error propagation in SWOT-based estimates. Analyze large geospatial and remote sensing datasets using scripting/programming tools. Prepare manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed journals and contribute to the broader scientific literature. Write technical reports, research summaries, data documentation, and conference papers summarizing methods and findings. Required Qualifications Master Degree in a related field 2 years applicable experience. Experience with python, R. Prior experience with SWOT data. Prior experience with hydrological modeling. Write technical reports, research summaries, data documentation, and conference papers summarizing methods and findings. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate. Salary Range $34,000 (prorated salary based upon 20 hours per week) Working Conditions May work around standard office conditions Use of manual dexterity Required Materials Resume/CV 3 work references with their contact information

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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. ---- Equal

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