Research Associate, McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering, Cockrell School of Engineering
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Research Scientist
Job Posting
Title:
Research Associate, McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering, Cockrell School of Engineering
Position open to:
All Applicants
Weekly Scheduled
Hours:
40
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Earliest
Start Date:
May 31, 2025
Position Duration:
Expected to Continue Until May 31, 2028
Location:
PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS
General Notes:
This is a grant‑funded position with an expected end date of May 31, 2028. Continuation of the role is contingent upon ongoing grant funding. The position is PI‑eligible, and as such the individual in this position will have the opportunity to apply for grant funding independently and/or in collaboration with Professor Hildebrandt Ruiz.
The Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) is a top‑10 engineering school with the No. 1 program in Texas. It has been a global leader in technology innovation and engineering education for over a century, offering 11 undergraduate and 13 graduate programs, 20+ research centers, and a faculty community that includes many National Academy of Engineering members.
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 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 such as Dell, National Instruments, Apple, IBM, Samsung, Google, and many others recruit Cockrell School students at a remarkable rate, launching thousands of successful careers and developing Texas Engineers into industry leaders.
UT Austin provides outstanding employee benefits and total rewards packages that include:
- Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
- Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
- Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
- Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 7.75% employer matching funds
- Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs:
Tax‑Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b) - Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
- Robust free training access through Linked In Learning plus professional conference opportunities
- Tuition assistance
- Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
- Free access to UT Austin’s libraries and museums with staff
- Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin Cap Metro buses with staff
A Research Associate position is available in the McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering at UT Austin, supervised by Professor Lea Hildebrandt Ruiz. The role will involve a variety of air quality measurement studies in the laboratory and in the field, as well as project management and mentorship responsibilities, as described below.
Responsibilities- Ambient measurements (requires travel): Conduct ambient measurement campaigns using stationary and mobile measurement platforms (requires Texas driver’s license). Collaborate with team members and external collaborators. Take a leading role in coordinating measurement plans and other project activities, including data analysis. Estimated travel is approximately 2 weeks every 2‑3 months.
- Communication: Prepare scientific papers and reports; present scientific results to collaborators and sponsors, and at major conferences. Communicate results to non‑technical audiences in industry, government, and the public.
- Laboratory chamber experiments: Conduct laboratory chamber experiments in collaboration with other team members and collaborators. Take a leading role in planning experiments and analyzing data.
- Project Management: Propose, plan, schedule, coordinate, and complete detailed phases of ongoing projects; devise new approaches to problems encountered. Lead and manage projects involving multiple universities and outside organizations to meet deadlines and deliverables.
- Mentorship: Mentor students, post‑doctoral scholars, and other personnel on projects by training them, organizing and conducting regular…
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