The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at The University of Texas Arlington invites applications for a full-time Non-Tenure-Track (NTT) research faculty position in Sustainable Energy Geochemistry and/or Environmental Geochemistry. We seek a broadly trained geochemist who complements the interdisciplinary nature of our geology and environmental science programs. Ideal candidates are expected have strong records of research in the areas related to fluid-rock chemical interactions for CO2 underground storage, carbon mineralization, geothermal exploration, serpentinization for H2 production, or pollutant transport in water, soil, and air, and demonstrate a high likelihood of continued research success. Our geochemistry analytical strengths include the on-campus Shimadzu Institute for Research Technologies (https://shimadzuinstitute.org), particularly the Shimadzu Center for Environmental, Forensics, and Material Science.
Essential Duties:
The primary responsibility of the research faculty will be to work as an active researcher with the faculty mentors in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences. This will include conducting research leading to publications and participating in the development and submission of related research grant proposals in the areas of sustainable energy geochemistry and/or environmental geochemistry.
Required Qualifications:
Applicants should have a doctoral degree in geochemistry or environmental chemistry.
Preferred Qualifications:
Preference will be given to candidates with a track record of research and scholarly activity in the expected research areas.
Special Instructions:
For full consideration, applications should be submitted by July 8th, 2024. To apply applicants should go to https://uta.peopleadmin.com/postings/28343 and submit the following materials:
Required Documents:
Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Unofficial Transcripts (required only for candidates for whom their degree is not in the same discipline as the one in which they will teach)
Contact information for 3 references
Statement of Research Interests – Summary of current and proposed research (max. five pages)
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
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The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times’ annual “Best for Vets: Colleges” list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as... both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA’s $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.
Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100. The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.