Research Professor - STARR PI

General Notes

This is for an in-person position at the J.J. Pickle Research Campus in North Austin. The candidate for this position will be the leader of the State of Texas Advanced Resource Recovery (STARR) program.

Purpose

The State of Texas Advanced Resource Recovery (STARR) program is seeking a new Principal Investigator to lead the program, coordinate subprojects, manage research personnel including postdocs and students, and design and conduct original research on topics relevant to the economic development of energy and environmental resources within the State of Texas.

The State of Texas Advanced Resource Recovery (STARR) program is funded by the State of Texas and is part of the Bureau of Economic Geology at the Jackson School of Geosciences. The mission of STARR is to conduct geoscience and engineering research to increase the production and profitability of earth resources, including oil, natural gas, hydrogen, geothermal, and minerals within the State of Texas. The program also aims to encourage responsible economic development, support education, and promote environmental stewardship.

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific and strategic leadership for the STARR program as PI, including setting the research vision, defining priorities, and ensuring delivery of high impact, industry relevant outcomes.
• Lead and participate in original, publishable research as part of STARR.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a multidisciplinary research team.
• Proactively engage with industry, state agencies, and external partners.
• Communicate research outcomes through presentations, reports, and peer reviewed publications.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: PhD in geosciences, petroleum engineering or related technical discipline. Five or more years work experience after PhD degree.

Preferred Qualifications: Fifteen or more years of experience in the oil and gas industry and/or academia, including demonstrated leadership of complex exploration, development, or research programs. Strong record of peer reviewed publications and success in securing competitive research funding.