Job Description
Position Information
Posting Number S06643P
Position Title Research Scientist II
Department Mech and Aero Engineering
Location Arlington
Position Status Full-time
Work Schedule Monday – Friday; 8:00am – 5:00pm.
- This position is grant funded and funding is expected to terminate 10/31/2027.
Salary Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience up to $70,000
Pay Basis Monthly
Job Summary The Research Scientist II supports experimental and computational research focused on thermochemical reliability and surface/fluid property analysis. The role involves conducting reliability testing, utilizing analytical characterization tools, performing experiments and numerical simulations, and contributing to technical publications. The candidate will also assist with clerical tasks and be responsible for the installation, testing, and maintenance of components in laboratory experimental systems.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities - Conduct reliability testing to investigate thermochemical failure modes, utilize analytical characterization tools to study surface and fluid properties, perform and analyze experiments and numerical simulations, review literature and assist in preparing technical publications and reports, support clerical and administrative tasks related to research activities.
- Develop control software for electro-mechanical systems.
- Install, test, and maintain components in experimental systems within the lab.
Minimum Qualifications - MS degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
- Experience with experimental setups and analytical tools (e.g., SEM, XPS, rheometry).
- Proficiency in numerical modeling and simulation software (e.g., COMSOL, ANSYS, MATLAB).
Preferred Qualifications - PhD degree in Mechanical/Material Science /Chemical Engineering or related field.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
Other Requirements Workplace and Eligibility Conditions Benefits Eligible Yes
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This position may have access to critical infrastructure as defined by Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code. If so, to be hired for and continue to be employed in this position you must maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure as set forth in Texas Executive Order GA-48. By assuming this position, and
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University Information The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. As a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution, UTA is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. With an enrollment of more than 42,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution and nationally recognized for its commitment to student success and service. It ranks No. 5 in Military Times’ “Best for Vets: Colleges” and is the top university in North Texas for its graduates’ salaries (The Wall Street Journal). UTA is designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution and is No. 6 for undergraduate ethnic diversity in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). With a global alumni network of approximately 280,000 – including leaders at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas – UTA contributes an estimated $29 billion annually to the Texas economy.
UTA is expanding its regional footprint by building a regional campus, called UTA West, in Parker County on the far west side of Fort Worth. It is scheduled to open in fall 2028. This initiative aligns with the university’s strategic growth and commitment to serving the broader community. Furthermore, UTA has launched the RISE 100 initiative, aiming to recruit 100 new tenure-system faculty to strengthen its research enterprise and leadership in key academic areas. Learn more at .
This is an exciting time to join UTA and contribute to its bold vision for the future.
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Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1
Open Until Filled Minimum Number of References Required 3
Maximum Number of References Accepted 3
Special Instructions to Applicants Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.
Requirement Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * What is the highest level of education attained?
- GED
- High School Diploma
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- PhD or equivalent
- * How many years of related experience do you have?
- None/less than 1 year
- 1 to 2 years
- 3 to 4 years
- 5 years or more
- * Please indicate whether you have completed any UTA Leadership Development programs.
- Aspiring Leaders Program
- MavsSupervisor Success Program
- MavsManager Foundations Program
- Leading People Credential (completion grants supervisory experience credit for internal entry-level supervisory roles)
- None of the above
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Full time, Monday to Friday