Research Engineering/Scientist Associate I, Nuclear Engineering Teaching Laboratory

Job Details

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General Notes

As a top-10 engineering school with the No. 1 program in Texas, the at The University of Texas at 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 numbers 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 offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage

• Retirement contributions

• Paid vacation and sick time

• Paid holidays

Purpose

The Research Engineering/Scientist Associate I provides support of foundational research developed in the Nuclear & Applied Research Group as well as from other research groups at UT Austin. This position will end 12/25/25. Extension is subject to further funding approval.

Responsibilities

• Carries out entry-level engineering and scientific research in applied robotics for use in extreme environments, particularly in the nuclear, oil and gas industries, and/or military applications though other application areas may be considered

• Evaluates, selects, and applies standard engineering and scientific techniques used in routine research

• Document observations and measurements to ensure conformity to project specifications

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree

• Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to multitask.

• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate administrative information to technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization.

• Strong listening skills and a focus on customer advocacy.

• Extensive experience with MS Office products.

• Ability to travel up to 10% to work with project stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience conducting research, including experience contributing to or authoring scholarly publications in archival journals, filing of patent applications, and/or having received research funding from governmental and private funding agencies.

• Experience in CAD and 3D printing. Experience with basic wiring, DC circuits, and microcontrollers.

• Working knowledge of the application areas: nuclear, oil and gas industries, or the defense industry.

Salary Range

$50,000 + depending on experience

Working Conditions

• May work around standard office conditions

• Work in an academic research environment

• Working in a lab environment

• May work in field environments

• Work with large robotic systems or autonomous vehicles

• Occasional work with hazardous materials (chemical, cryogenics, compressed gas, and radioactive materials)

Work Shift

• M-F, flexible between hours of 7:30am-5:30pm

• Location: The University of Texas at Austin (UT) main campus (and Pickle Research Campus (PRC) occasionally.)

Required Materials

• Resume/CV

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

• Letter of interest

• Examples of work product may be requested during the interview process

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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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