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Postdoctoral Fellow, Center for Energy and Environmental Systems Analysis, Cockrell School of Engineering
Hiring Department:
Center for Energy and Environmental Systems Analysis
Position Open To:
All Applicants
Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40
FLSA Status:
Exempt from FLSA
Earliest Start Date:
Immediately
Position Duration:
Expected to Continue Until Apr 15, 2027
Location:
PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS
Job Details:
General Notes
The Postdoctoral Fellow will join a growing group of interdisciplinary experts in energy systems, greenhouse gas emissions, and energy policy within the Center for Energy and Environmental Systems Analysis (CEESA). CEESA operates across multiple engineering departments at UT Austin and routinely collaborates with stakeholders in government agencies, industry, and non-profit organizations. This is a temporary training position that may be renewed annually, for a maximum of five years, based upon performance review, progress towards research goals, and continuation of funding.
Position Purpose
The Postdoctoral Fellow will conduct research on developing physics-informed models of the gas-electric interconnection network with applications in voluntary carbon markets, risk assessments, and energy transition planning under the supervision of Dr. Arvind Ravikumar. The recent National Petroleum Council report on Gas-Electric Coordination highlighted the critical importance of understanding the interconnecting dependencies between the natural gas system and the electric grid. Yet, a physical model that tracks the flow of natural gas from production regions to power plants does not exist. Such a physical model, if developed, could unlock a range of new applications in energy system research including traceability of carbon intensity of delivered gas, quantitative risk assessments associated with gas grid disruptions, and long-term planning to repurpose natural gas pipelines to carry carbon dioxide or hydrogen. The postdoctoral fellow will be responsible for developing the model and illustrating its use across several application areas. This position will initially focus on developing a gas-electric integration model for the Southeast US, followed by an expansion to other regions.
Responsibilities
- Model Development: Develop a physics-informed model of integration of the natural gas pipeline system and electric power generation units in the US to probe interdependencies of the gas system and the electric system
- Case Studies and Application Areas: Use the gas-electric integration model to answer questions related to low-emissions gas certification, risk assessments in the electric system, and re-purposing pipelines to lower carbon solutions including CO2 transport
- Writing and Documentation: Leading peer-reviewed manuscripts, white papers, and project reports summarizing the findings of the research
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Energy System Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Atmospheric Sciences or a closely related field received within the last three years
- Demonstrated research experience in energy system modeling, greenhouse gas emission inventories, or engineering-based risk assessment models
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience in communicating technical information to varied audiences in industry, government, and non-profit organizations
- Experience mentoring graduate and undergraduate students in research
- Strong track record of peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations
- Strong programming skills in Python
- Ability to work collaboratively with other research staff, post-doctoral scholars
Salary Range
$63,573 + depending on qualifications
Working Conditions
- Repetitive use of keyboard at workstation
- Repetitive use of standard office equipment
- Limited travel (2-3 trips per year to conferences and other meetings)
Required Materials
- CV that includes a full publication record
- Letter of interest
- 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
- Up to 2 relevant publications (peer-reviewed or pre-prints)
Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume in the first step of the online job application process. Then, any additional Required Materials will be uploaded in the My Experience section; you can multi-select the additional files or click the Upload button for each file. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find Jobs. Before you apply though, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left-hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile. This information will be pulled into your application. The application is one page and you will need to click the Upload button multiple times in order to attach your Resume, References and any additional Required Materials noted above.
Employment Eligibility:
Please make sure you meet all the required qualifications and you can perform all of the essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.
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. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
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.
Pay Transparency:
The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
Employment Eligibility Verification:
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
E-Verify:
The University of Texas at Austin uses E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:
- E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
- Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
- Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
Compliance:
Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified as a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.
The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.
Job Posting Title:
Postdoctoral Fellow, Center for Energy and Environmental Systems Analysis, Cockrell School of Engineering
Hiring Department:
Center for Energy and Environmental Systems Analysis
Position Open To:
All Applicants
Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40
FLSA Status:
Exempt from FLSA
Earliest Start Date:
Immediately
Position Duration:
Expected to Continue Until Apr 15, 2027
Location:
PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS
Job Details:
General Notes
The Postdoctoral Fellow will join a growing group of interdisciplinary experts in energy systems, greenhouse gas emissions, and energy policy within the Center for Energy and Environmental Systems Analysis (CEESA). CEESA operates across multiple engineering departments at UT Austin and routinely collaborates with stakeholders in government agencies, industry, and non-profit organizations. This is a temporary training position that may be renewed annually, for a maximum of five years, based upon performance review, progress towards research goals, and continuation of funding.
Position Purpose
The Postdoctoral Fellow will conduct research on developing physics-informed models of the gas-electric interconnection network with applications in voluntary carbon markets, risk assessments, and energy transition planning under the supervision of Dr. Arvind Ravikumar. The recent National Petroleum Council report on Gas-Electric Coordination highlighted the critical importance of understanding the interconnecting dependencies between the natural gas system and the electric grid. Yet, a physical model that tracks the flow of natural gas from production regions to power plants does not exist. Such a physical model, if developed, could unlock a range of new applications in energy system research including traceability of carbon intensity of delivered gas, quantitative risk assessments associated with gas grid disruptions, and long-term planning to repurpose natural gas pipelines to carry carbon dioxide or hydrogen. The postdoctoral fellow will be responsible for developing the model and illustrating its use across several application areas. This position will initially focus on developing a gas-electric integration model for the Southeast US, followed by an expansion to other regions.
Responsibilities
- Model Development: Develop a physics-informed model of integration of the natural gas pipeline system and electric power generation units in the US to probe interdependencies of the gas system and the electric system
- Case Studies and Application Areas: Use the gas-electric integration model to answer questions related to low-emissions gas certification, risk assessments in the electric system, and re-purposing pipelines to lower carbon solutions including CO2 transport
- Writing and Documentation: Leading peer-reviewed manuscripts, white papers, and project reports summarizing the findings of the research
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Energy System Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Atmospheric Sciences or a closely related field received within the last three years
- Demonstrated research experience in energy system modeling, greenhouse gas emission inventories, or engineering-based risk assessment models
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience in communicating technical information to varied audiences in industry, government, and non-profit organizations
- Experience mentoring graduate and undergraduate students in research
- Strong track record of peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations
- Strong programming skills in Python
- Ability to work collaboratively with other research staff, post-doctoral scholars
Salary Range
$63,573 + depending on qualifications
Working Conditions
- Repetitive use of keyboard at workstation
- Repetitive use of standard office equipment
- Limited travel (2-3 trips per year to conferences and other meetings)
Required Materials
- CV that includes a full publication record
- Letter of interest
- 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
- Up to 2 relevant publications (peer-reviewed or pre-prints)
Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume in the first step of the online job application process. Then, any additional Required Materials will be uploaded in the My Experience section; you can multi-select the additional files or click the Upload button for each file. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find Jobs. Before you apply though, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left-hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile. This information will be pulled into your application. The application is one page and you will need to click the Upload button multiple times in order to attach your Resume, References and any additional Required Materials noted above.
Employment Eligibility:
Please make sure you meet all the required qualifications and you can perform all of the essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.
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. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
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.
Pay Transparency:
The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
Employment Eligibility Verification:
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
E-Verify:
The University of Texas at Austin uses E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:
- E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
- Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
- Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
Compliance:
Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified as a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.
The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.
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Align your credentials with specialty occupation standards
H-1B eligibility for Environmental roles requires a direct connection between your degree field and the position. A degree in environmental science, civil engineering, or ecology maps cleanly. A general science degree with unrelated coursework may face USCIS scrutiny, so document any relevant specialization early.
Target research and compliance roles at UT Austin
UT Austin's Environmental openings cluster around research centers, sustainability operations, and regulatory compliance. Roles tied to funded research projects are often the strongest candidates for sponsorship because grant budgets routinely cover employer-side immigration costs, including DOL Labor Condition Application filings.
Ask about sponsorship policy during the offer stage
UT Austin's HR and international faculty and staff offices handle visa filings directly. Raise sponsorship during the offer negotiation, not after signing. Confirm whether your specific position falls under a funded grant or a permanent university budget line, as this affects the filing timeline.
Plan around PERM timelines if you want permanent residence
UT Austin sponsors Green Cards through PERM for select Environmental roles, but DOL's PERM process currently takes well over a year from recruitment through certification. If permanent residence is a long-term goal, ask whether the role has been designated as PERM-eligible before you accept an offer.
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If you're completing a STEM degree, F-1 OPT gives you up to three years of work authorization to gain field or lab experience. Entry-level Environmental roles at a research university like UT Austin are a practical bridge to an employer-sponsored H-1B or E-3 petition later.
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Does The University of Texas at Austin sponsor H-1B visas for Environmentals?
Yes, The University of Texas at Austin sponsors H-1B visas for Environmental roles that qualify as specialty occupations under USCIS criteria. This typically means positions requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field like environmental science, engineering, or ecology. UT Austin's international faculty and staff office manages the H-1B petition process directly, so you won't need to coordinate with a third-party agency.
How do I apply for Environmental jobs at The University of Texas at Austin?
Applications go through UT Austin's official jobs portal at utexas.edu. Search by department or job category to find Environmental postings. You can also browse open roles filtered by visa sponsorship availability on Migrate Mate, which surfaces UT Austin Environmental listings specifically relevant to international candidates. Tailor your application to the research or compliance focus of the specific unit posting the role.
Which visa types are commonly used for Environmental roles at The University of Texas at Austin?
The most common pathways are H-1B for specialty occupation roles, E-3 for Australian citizens, TN for Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying Environmental occupations, and F-1 OPT or CPT for students completing degrees at UT Austin or other U.S. institutions. For longer-term positions, UT Austin also sponsors EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card petitions through the PERM process for eligible roles.
What qualifications does The University of Texas at Austin expect for Environmental positions?
Expectations vary by role, but research-focused Environmental positions at UT Austin typically require a bachelor's degree at minimum, with many senior or specialist roles preferring a master's or doctoral degree in environmental science, engineering, hydrology, or a related field. Field experience, laboratory skills, or familiarity with EPA or state-level regulatory frameworks strengthens applications for compliance and operations roles within the university's sustainability and facilities divisions.
How do I estimate the timeline from application to starting work on a visa at UT Austin?
For H-1B roles, the standard USCIS processing window runs three to five months, with premium processing available to reduce that to roughly 15 business days. E-3 and TN visas can move faster since they're processed at the consulate or port of entry. Build in at least two to three months between offer acceptance and your intended start date to allow UT Austin's international office to prepare and file the petition.
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