Postdoctoral Fellow, Nuclear Engineering Teaching Lab, Cockrell School of Engineering Full-time

Postdoctoral Fellow, Nuclear Engineering Teaching Lab, Cockrell School of Engineering

Hiring Department: Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40

FLSA Status: Exempt

Earliest Start Date: Immediately

Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until Sep 01, 2024

Location: PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS

This is a temporary training position that may be renewed annually, for a maximum of five years, based upon performance review, progress towards research goals, and continuation of funding.

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 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 offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage
• Retirement contributions
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid holidays
• Please visit our Human Resources (HR) website to learn more about the total benefits offered

The Postdoctoral Fellow will conduct research in the Department of Mechanical Engineering in the area of mobile manipulation for handling material in nuclear and/or hazardous environments.

Responsibilities:

• Carries out research in the area of applied robotics for use in extreme environments, particularly in the nuclear, oil & gas industries, and/or military applications though other application areas may be considered
• Co-authors peer-reviewed research
• Collaborates with other group members and Principal Investigator in defining the specific scope of research projects
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field received within the past three (3) years, where the area of research is related to robotics or software for complex systems. Experience in the preparation of proposals and peer-reviewed technical papers. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and sponsors.

Preferred Qualifications: None

Salary Range: $70,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions:

• May work in an academic research environment
• May work in a laboratory environment
• May work in field environments
• May work with large robotic systems or autonomous vehicles
• Occasional work with hazardous materials (chemical, cryogenics, compressed gas, and radioactive materials)

Physics Tasks:

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

Required Materials:

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