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Posted Date June 25, 2025
Closed Date September 25, 2025
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Job Description

This position will focus on advanced seismic monitoring using DAS and nodes, with emphasis on DAS processing and dense acquisition techniques for land-based applications. This in-person position is located at J.J. Pickle Research Campus in North Austin.

Purpose

This position aims to advance innovative processing and acquisition methodologies for land DAS and dense surveys, focusing on synthetic modeling, 4D analysis, and seismic monitoring.

Responsibilities

Research and development in seismic monitoring and DAS.
Modeling and interpretation of land seismic data.
Seismic data processing and analysis.
Participation in the consortium meeting and sponsor report.
Writing and publishing research.
Mentoring and collaboration.
Coordination with project partners and sponsors.
Support for field activities and instrumentation logistics.

Required Qualifications

· PhD in Geophysics

· Experience with land seismic acquisition, DAS, and time-lapse monitoring

· Proficient in computer programming

· Extensive publication and presentation record

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Degree must have been obtained within 3 years from date of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

· Hands-on experience with land seismic, DAS data processing, and monitoring

· Proven ability to coordinate field data acquisition and deploy processing software

· Prior industry experience with focus on seismic acquisition or DAS applications

Salary Range

$65,000

Working Conditions

May work around standard office conditions.
Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.
Manual use of dexterity.
Climbing of stairs.
Occasional weekend, overtime, and evening work to meet deadlines.
Occasional fieldwork as necessary.

Required Materials

Resume/CV
3 work references with their contact information
Letter of interest

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Employment Eligibility:

Please make sure you meet all the required qualifications and you can perform all of the essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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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. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 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:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

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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.