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Lab Manager, Ferguson Structural Engineering Research Laboratory (FSEL)

Job Details:

The Lab Manager will manage and coordinate lab operations at the Ferguson Structural Engineering Research Laboratory (FSEL). Work in close collaboration with FSEL staff, students, and faculty on coordinating laboratory resources to support funded research contracts. Maintain and oversee a safe working environment. Assist in operating and maintaining laboratory equipment and facilities.

As a top-10 engineering school with the No. 1 program in Texas, the Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin has been a global leader in technology innovation and engineering education for over a century. With 11 undergraduate and 13 graduate programs, over 20 research centers and a faculty community that boasts one of the highest number of National Academy of Engineering members among U.S. universities, 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 the heart of 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 with Austin campuses, such as Dell, National Instruments, Apple, IBM, Samsung, Google, and many others, continue to recruit Cockrell School students at a remarkable rate, launching thousands of successful careers and developing Texas Engineers into industry leaders.

The Cockrell School is committed to building an inclusive environment, free from all forms of hate, racism and injustice, where students, faculty and staff feel safe and supported.  We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, physical ability, sexual orientation, gender and gender expression, or socioeconomic background.

Responsibilities:

  • Coordinates and schedules FSEL activities that support research

  • Assists staff and students with the fabrication, erection, and construction of test setups and test specimens

  • Trains and oversees students with the use of power tools, saws, drills and other fabrication equipment

  • Operates overhead cranes and forklifts for transportation of heavy equipment, test fixtures, and test specimens

  • Develops and enforces laboratory safety protocols

  • Oversees maintenance and operation of laboratory equipment, including hydraulic loading equipment, tools, and material lifting and transportation equipment. Manages orderly storage of materials and equipment

  • Supports operation and maintenance of teaching laboratory equipment for materials testing

  • Assists in building management functions, including annual inventory of equipment, and coordination of building repairs and renovations

  • Supervises FSEL Staff

  • Supports Management of the FSEL Service Center

Required Qualifications:

High School Degree. Significant experience in construction or closely-related technical field.  

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Salary Range:

$80,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions:

  • May work in all weather conditions

  • May work in standard office conditions

Physical Tasks:

  • May require repetitive use of keyboard at a workstation

  • May require use of manual dexterity

  • Climbing ladders

  • Lifting and moving

Required Materials:

  • Resume/CV

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

  • Letter of interest

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Assistant Professor: Environmental Biotechnology (Fall 2023)

Description

The University of Texas at Austin Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering (CAEE) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor level. We seek candidates with experimental and/or computational research expertise in the area of biotechnology with applications relevant to environmental engineering. Candidates from all areas of environmental biotechnology including synthetic biology, systems biology, and bioprocess engineering, are encouraged to apply. Research topics of interest include, but are not limited to, water reuse, emerging pollutant destruction, pathogen control, resource recovery, energy conversion, and carbon capture.  

The successful candidate is expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses to a diverse student population in the CAEE department, develop a sustainable sponsored research program, mentor graduate students, collaborate with other faculty from a wide range of backgrounds within and outside of the CAEE department, and be involved in service to the university and the profession. Strong preference will be given to applicants at the assistant professor rank, although truly exceptional candidates at higher ranks may also be considered.

The CAEE department, Cockrell School of Engineering, and the University of Texas at Austin are committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment. We are interested in candidates who will contribute to diversity, equity and inclusion at UT Austin through their research, teaching, and service activities.

The CAEE department has over 55 faculty and is currently ranked amongst the top-ranked graduate and undergraduate programs in both civil and environmental engineering by US News and World Report. Faculty in CAEE have access to state-of-the-art, internationally recognized research and computational facilities, including the Center for Water and the Environment, the Center for Energy and Environmental Resources, the Bureau of Economic Geology, the Marine Science Institute, and the Texas Advanced Computing Center.

Qualifications

Applicants must have an earned Ph.D. degree, or be enrolled in a Ph.D. program in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or other relevant discipline at the time of application.

Application Instructions

Interested and qualified individuals should submit materials in electronic form to apply.interfolio.com/115584. Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2022.

  1. Cover letter — the cover letter should be addressed to: Chair, Department of Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering.
  2. Curriculum Vitae—including academic and professional experience and a list of publications.
  3. Statement of Research— including past research accomplishments and outlining areas of technical expertise that complement the department’s strategic plan and vision (available at https://www.caee.utexas.edu/about/strategic-vision).
  4. Statement of Teaching — including prior teaching experience, teaching philosophy, and future teaching interests.
  5. Statement describing past contributions and future plans for promoting diversity equity and inclusion (DEI) through research, teaching, mentoring, and/or service. The Cockrell School’s DEI plan is available at https://cockrell.utexas.edu/about/diversity-and-inclusion/plan. UT Austin’s Strategic Plan for Equity and Diversity can be found here https://diversity.utexas.edu/actionplan/
  6. The names and e-mail addresses of a minimum of three references for assistant professors.  Higher ranks must provide at least five references.

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Assistant Professor- Structural Engineering- Fall 2023 

Description

The University of Texas at Austin Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering (CAEE) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor level. We seek candidates with a background in the design and behavior of structural systems for natural hazard resilience. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
  • Performance-based structural building design
  • Design and behavior of buildings subjected to extreme natural hazard events such as earthquakes, flooding, fire, extreme wind, etc.
The successful candidate is expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses to a diverse student population in the CAEE department, develop a sustainable sponsored research program, mentor graduate students, collaborate with other faculty from a wide range of backgrounds within and outside of the CAEE department, and be involved in service to the University and the profession. Though preference will be given to applicants at the assistant professor rank, truly exceptional candidates at higher ranks will also be considered.The department and the Cockrell School of Engineering are committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment. We are interested in candidates who will contribute to diversity and equal opportunity in higher education through their teaching, research, and service activities.The CAEE department has over 55 faculty and is currently ranked amongst the top five graduate and undergraduate programs in both civil and environmental engineering by US News and World Report. Faculty in CAEE have access to state-of-the-art, internationally recognized research and computational facilities, including the Ferguson Structural Engineering Laboratory, the Laboratory for Infrastructure Materials Engineering, and the Texas Advanced Computing Center.

Qualifications

Applicants must have an earned Ph.D. degree, or be enrolled in a Ph.D. program, in Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or other relevant discipline at the time of application.

Application Instructions

Interested and qualified individuals should submit materials in electronic form to apply.interfolio.com/113872. Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2022.

Requested materials:

  1. Cover letter — the cover letter should be addressed to: Chair, Department of Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering.
  2. Curriculum Vitae—including academic and professional experience and a list of publications.
  3. Statement of Research—including past research accomplishments and outlining areas of technical expertise that complement the department’s strategic plan and vision (available at https://www.caee.utexas.edu/about/strategic-vision).
  4. Statement of Teaching — including prior teaching experience, teaching philosophy, and future teaching interests.
  5. Statement describing past contributions and future plans for promoting diversity and inclusion (DEI) through research, teaching, and/or service. The Cockrell School’s DEI plan is available at https://cockrell.utexas.edu/about/diversity-and-inclusion/plan.
  6. The names and e-mail addresses of a minimum of three references.

 

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