Research Scientist - PT
University of Texas at Dallas
USD 27k-27k / year
Posted on Nov 21, 2025
| Posting Number | S06735P |
|---|---|
| Position Title | Research Scientist - PT |
| Functional Title | Research Scientist - PT |
| Department | Materials Science and Engineering |
| Salary Range | $27,000 per year based on a 0.5 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE), which equates to 20 hours per week. |
| Pay Basis | Monthly |
| Position Status | Regular part-time |
| Location | Richardson |
| Position End Date (if temporary) | |
| Posting Open Date | 11/20/2025 |
| Posting Close Date | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Desired Start Date | 12/15/2025 |
| Job Summary | Candidate will work on BEACONS Center battery production facility operation and business developments. |
| Minimum Education and Experience | Master’s degree in a field directly related to specified research area and two (2) years of directly applicable experience conducting research related to the specified field of study. |
| Preferred Education and Experience | Master or PhD in materials science and engineering; 2 years business experience in battery equipment and manufacturing; international battery industry interactions. |
| Other Qualifications | To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position. |
| Essential Duties and Responsibilities | Schedule meetings with battery industry partners in the USA, Europe, Korea and Japan to develop business for BEACONS facility; follow up the introduction meetings to engage the potential customers to develop projects using the BEACONS battery production facility; evaluate and provide information on equipment needs to future battery production at BEACONS. |
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| Additional Information | Please include a cover letter describing your research background and interests (PDF, < page) and Curriculum Vitae (PDF) . This is a part-time position expected to work 20 hour or less per week. A remote work schedule is not available for this position. What We Can Offer UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer with an employee-friendly and supportive work environment. Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package that is effective as of your hire date includes:
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| Special Instructions Summary | |
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