Bureau of Economic Geology, The University of Texas at Austin

Established in 1909, the Bureau of Economic Geology in the Jackson School of Geosciences is the oldest and second-largest organized research unit at The University of Texas at Austin. In addition to functioning as the State Geological Survey of Texas, the Bureau conducts research focusing on the intersection of energy, the environment, and the economy, where significant advances are being made tackling tough problems globally. The Bureau partners with federal, state, and local agencies, academic institutions, industry, nonprofit organizations, and foundations to conduct high-quality research and disseminate the results to the scientific and engineering communities as well as to the broad public. Bureau researchers spearhead basic and applied research projects around the world; among them, research in energy resources and economics, coastal and environmental studies, land resources and use, geologic and mineral mapping, hydrogeology, geochemistry, and subsurface nanotechnology. The Bureau provides technical, educational, advisory, and publicly accessible information via a myriad of media forms to Texas, the nation, and the world. Talented people are the Bureau of Economic Geology’s formula for success. The research staff includes more than 140 scientists, engineers, and economists, representing 27 countries, working in integrated, multidisciplinary research teams. Together with 60 skilled graduate students, 15 postdocs, and 50 professional support staff, they find solutions to the world’s greatest challenges in energy and environmental research.

Homepage: https://www.beg.utexas.edu/

The Bureau of Economic Geology (Bureau) at The University of Texas at Austin is hiring researchers and post-docs for geothermal reservoir engineering and techno-economics. The successful candidates will contribute to various projects under the HotRock industrial affiliates program and other geothermal-related funded projects at the Bureau. You may review the job responsibilities for each position and apply for the desired position using the URL links below.

Geothermal Postdoctoral Fellow
https://utaustin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UTstaff/job/PICKLE-RESEARCH-CAMPUS/Geothermal-Postdoctoral-Fellow_R_00033471

Geothermal Reservoir Modeler/Engineer
https://utaustin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UTstaff/job/PICKLE-RESEARCH-CAMPUS/Geothermal-Reservoir-Modeler-Engineer_R_00033473

Research Assistant Professor – Geothermal Reservoir Modeler/Engineer
https://apply.interfolio.com/146864

Research Associate Professor – Geothermal Reservoir Modeler/Engineer
https://apply.interfolio.com/146865

You may also reach out to Dr. Ken Wisian (ken.wisian@beg.utexas.edu) or Dr. Shuvajit Bhattacharya (shuvajit.bhattacharya@beg.utexas.edu) for more details on each position.