Job Posting Title:

Research Engineering/ Scientist Associate II, McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering

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Hiring Department:

McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering

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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 Until Aug 31, 2026

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

At the McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin, we lead pioneering research in vital areas such as energy and the environment, human health, materials and manufacturing. We educate students who go on to transform industries, benefit society and improve quality of life. Our undergraduate and graduate chemical engineering programs are consistently ranked in the Top 10 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. And with more than 8,000 alumni around the planet innovating, inventing, and leading, we embody the UT vision: what starts here changes the world.  

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 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

Purpose

A Research Engineering/ Scientist Associate II position is available in the group of Wennie Wang at the University of Texas at Austin, focusing on the study of optoelectronic properties. Further information on related research activity in the group here. This is an open call for positions in the general area of first-principles materials modeling on investigating defects involved in metal-insulator transitions for memristive devices.

Excellent candidates with a background in solid-state chemistry/physics and first-principles simulations of materials are invited to apply. Under the direction of Prof. Wennie Wang, the Research Scientist will apply advanced electronic structure methods.

Responsibilities

Research (brainstorming, planning, execution, data analysis, dissemination through writing and presentations, grant writing)

Mentorship of group members

Participation in group activities and meetings as deemed by the PI

Required Qualifications

Master's degree (or equivalent foreign degree) in physics, chemistry, materials science, or related field of research

Strong background in solid-state physics, e.g., density functional theory and many-body perturbation theory

Previous experience with first-principles materials simulation codes

Solid programming skills

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Ph.D (or equivalent foreign degree) in physics, chemistry, materials science, or related field of research

Previous collaboration with experimental groups

Salary Range 

$60,000 + depending on qualifications 

Working Conditions 

Typical office environment

Work Shift  

 Hours may vary, M-F 9-5 typical

Required Materials 

Resume/CV 

3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor 

Letter of interest 

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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.

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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 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:

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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.