Job Details

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Position Number: 6156326
Location: El Paso, TX
Position Type: Laboratory and Research

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Job ID: 13362
Location: El Paso, TX
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About UTEP

UTEP is a comprehensive public research university that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve.

The University of Texas at El Paso is America's leading Hispanic-serving university. Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, where three states and two countries converge along the Rio Grande, 84% of our 24,000 students are Hispanic, and more than half are the first in their families to go to college. UTEP offers 172 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in America.

Position Information

Hiring Department: Department of Mathematical Sciences

Posting End Date: Open until filled.This posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Hours: 40 hours per week, standard Monday- Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm, flexibility is required on evenings and weekends

FLSA status: Exempt

Earliest Start Date: As soon as possible.

Salary: $60,000 annually

Required Application Materials:

Cover Letter
Three professional reference letters
Curriculum Vitae
Research Statement

Appointment terms and Benefits:

The expected start date of this position is as early as June 2025. This position is grant funded and subject to available funds, with the possibility of renewal for an additional year, contingent on successful performance, mutual agreement, and funding availability. This is a research-focused position with no formal teaching responsibilities; however, teaching opportunities may be available in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at UTEP during the second year. The Postdoctoral Researcher will receive health insurance, benefits, and access to professional development opportunities.

The primary accountabilities are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or some of the primary accountabilities listed. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents' performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents' immediate supervisor or manager. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. A valid driver's license issued by the State where the applicant resides and insurability as defined in UTS 157 may be required to perform the position's essential functions.

Purpose of Position

The Department of Mathematical Sciences at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher position. This opportunity is funded by the DOE Energy Earthshots project, "Advanced Multi-Physics Machine Learning for Subsurface Energy Systems Across Scales."

(https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDOEOS/bulletins/3734192)

The project aims to build computational models that enhance our understanding of physical, geomechanically, and geochemical processes occurring at multiple scales in subsurface energy storage and recovery systems.

An interdisciplinary team from five institutions (UTEP, Florida State University, University of Utah, Sandia National Lab, and Alma Energy LLC) will collaborate, integrating expertise from applied mathematics, data science, geoscience, and engineering.

Essential Functions

The Postdoctoral Researcher will join Dr. Son-Young Yi's research group at UTEP and contribute to the development of numerical models for enhanced geothermal systems and geologic carbon storage.

They will also work closely with scientists from the partnering institutions and provide mentorship to undergraduate and graduate students involved in the project.

The Postdoctoral Researcher will be involved in disseminating research findings through the publication of technical papers and presentations at scientific meetings.

They will also be responsible for preparing presentation slides for monthly PIs meetings and other project-related meetings.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Qualifications:

Education: PhD in applied mathematics, computational science, or any closely related field.

and

Preferred experience and skills:

Finite element methods for partial differential equations
Multiscale numerical methods
Flow and transport in porous media
Scientific machine learning
Excellent programming skills in C++ and Python and experience with High Performance Computing
Strong written and oral communication skills

Additional Information

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must frequently stand and walk. The employee must regularly sit; use hands to feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must lift and move up to 10 pounds.

The noise level for this work environment is usually moderate.

In keeping with its access, excellence and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.

The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation and gender in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972.

For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.

To apply, visit https://zahr-prd-candidate-ada.utshare.utsystem.edu/psp/ZAHRPRDADA/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=2&JobOpeningId=13362&PostingSeq=1