Postdoctoral Fellow

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Fariborz Maseeh Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering

Postdoctoral Fellow

All Applicants

40

Exempt

Immediately

Expected to Continue Until Aug 31, 2030

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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.

Dr. Passalacqua and Dr. Moodie will supervise the post‑doctoral scholar and the scholar can be based in Austin, Texas or College Station, Texas. The scholar will have research and travel support to complete the research objectives and visit among the participating institutions. The position is for one year and may be renewed for a second year.

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20 research group in the Maseeh Department of Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin and the Moodie research group at Texas A&M invite applications for a postdoctoral research scholar.

• Numerical modeling on the role of humans in delta morphodynamics
• Support collaboration with stakeholders
• Integrate anthropogenic management of delta landscapes into numerical models
• Other related functions as assigned

PhD by the time of appointment in Civil Engineering, Earth Science, Geography, or a related field, and be within 3 years of receipt of doctoral degree.

The candidate will preferably have expertise in landscape evolution modeling, geomorphology, and/or human‑natural system interactions.

$65,000 + depending on qualifications

• May work around standard office conditions (standard working hours in standard office conditions)

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

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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