Postdoctoral Fellow Full-time

Postdoctoral Fellow

Hiring Department: John A and Katherine G Jackson School of Geosciences

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40

FLSA Status: Exempt from FLSA

Earliest Start Date: Immediately

Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until Jun 30, 2027

Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS

General Notes: This position is initially for one year, renewable for another year depending on funding, project needs, and performance.

Purpose

The Banner Research Group (BRG) is seeking a motivated individual to support research on paleoenvironmental reconstruction using tree-ring records. The primary task will be reconstructing streamflow in the Edwards Aquifer region using bald cypress tree chronologies. The results will contribute to evaluating natural variability in the aquifer in collaboration with researchers at the Edwards Aquifer Authority.

Responsibilities

• Conduct scientific research and support student research projects
• Participate in multi-day field expeditions as needed
• Manage day-to-day operations of the BRG Tree-Ring Laboratory, which includes a high-resolution 'Skippy' image capture system and specialized tree-ring analysis software
• Perform data analysis, generate figures, and contribute to the interpretation and presentation of results
• Write scientific reports and peer-reviewed publications to disseminate research findings
• Identify funding opportunities and lead the development, writing, and submission of grant proposals and budgets to federal, state, and nonprofit agencies

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in geosciences or a related field, with an emphasis on dendrochronology and tree-ring research. PhD must have been obtained within 3 years from the date of hire.
• Record of peer-reviewed publications related to one or more of the following: tree-ring studies, paleoclimate reconstruction, hydrology, or hydroclimatic variability.
• Experience with tree-ring analysis software (e.g., CooRecorder, CDendro, dplR, or similar).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary research teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with streamflow reconstructions, quantitative wood anatomy, and bald cypress chronologies.
• Background in dendrochemistry. BRG is applying isotopes to tree-ring records using state-of-the-art geochemistry laboratories at the Jackson School of Geosciences.
• Familiarity with or interest in Holocene paleoclimate, hydrology, emerging contaminants, or sustainable urban systems as aligned with BRG ongoing research projects.
• Demonstrated ability to work in interdisciplinary research settings.
• Experience mentoring or supervising students in research or laboratory environments.

Driving Required: This job requires a class “C” operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident. Employees who are required to have a CDL are subject to drug and alcohol testing (pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing).

Salary Range: $65,000+ depending on qualifications

Working Conditions:

• May work around standard office conditions
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Use of manual dexterity.

Required Materials:

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest