UTIG - Co-Director of Gulf Basin Depositional Synthesis Program (GBDS)

Job Details

General Notes

The Institute for Geophysics at The University of Texas at Austin (UTIG) invites applications forCo-Director of the Gulf Basin Depositional Synthesis Program (GBDS).

The Co-Director will be Co-Principal Investigator (PI) for the Gulf Basins Depositional Synthesis (GBDS) Industrial Affiliates Program (IAP), an energy industry funded research consortium.

Since its founding 30 years ago by Dr. William Galloway and Dr. Richard Buffler, GBDS has made significant contributions to understanding the stratigraphic evolution of the Gulf of Mexico Basin and its energy potential.

Leveraging its data and understanding GBDS is well positioned to play an important role in the energy transition. Moreover, the wealth of data possessed by GBDS creates the opportunity to explore a range of geoscience research topics and to work collaboratively with other units in the Jackson School.

The Co-Director will set the future research goals for GBDS to help it maintain relevance to the energy industry.

The successful applicant will serve as the GBDS Co-Director. Depending on qualifications and experience, the successful candidate may be appointed as a Research Scientist or Research Faculty.

The GBDS program provides six months of salary support annually. Candidates will be eligible to pursue additional extramural funding through research proposals.

UTIG is one of the three research units of the Jackson School of Geosciences at the University of Texas at Austin, known for research excellence, integrative science, and international field programs in geophysics (solid earth, marine, polar), climate science, planetary science, energy geoscience, and computational and experimental geophysics ().

Your skills will make a difference

You will be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. You will be part of an international effort at the forefront of advancing the energy transition.

You will be part of a vibrant university experience that interweaves students, engineering and support staff and senior scientists.

You will be part of a team, launching young people on their careers and advancing fundamental and applied science. UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package including :

• Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%)
• Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Hybrid work schedule
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 8.25% 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 LinkedIn 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 ID card
• Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card

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Responsibilities

The Co-Director will take responsibility for the overall design and conduct of the research, oversee assigned project personnel, and coordinate administrative and marketing activities for the program.

Work with the GBDS team to generate support from industry and governmental sponsors to explore broad research topics of mutual interest in the Gulf of Mexico.

• Conduct research activities, including 1) update existing GBDS maps and interpretations with newly released well and seismic data;
• 2) improve onshore well database allowing enhanced integration with CCUS, geothermal, hydrogen storage and critical mineral regional and site-specific evaluations;

3) create reports and present results of research to GBDS Industrial Affiliates; and 4) mentor GBDS students and postdoctoral fellows in seismic stratigraphic interpretation, sequence stratigraphy, and reservoir connectivity methods.

Publish and present work as part of GBDS goals and interests.

Oversee publication of biennial project plans and reports to consortium members.

Required Qualifications

Ph.D. in Geosciences preferably in sedimentary geology

10+ years of energy industry experience

Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of the Gulf of Mexico Basin

Strong network of professional contacts in the energy industry

Experience with seismic and well log interpretation

Salary Range

$130,000+ depending upon qualifications

Working Conditions

May work around standard office conditions.

Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.

Required Materials

Curriculum Vitae

3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

Letter of interest (1-2 pages)

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers : You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications.

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that were noted above.

Employment Eligibility :

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers.

Staff who are promotion / transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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.

Background Checks :

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.