The Carbon Measurement and Accounting Group is always looking for passionate and motivated individuals who are excited to work on interdisciplinary research at the intersection of energy systems, atmospheric science, and energy policy. We welcome inquiries from prospective postdoctoral researchers, graduate students, and undergraduates who are eager to contribute to our mission of advancing rigorous, transparent greenhouse gas emissions accounting.

In addition to postings linked here, you can also look at the Center for Energy and Environmental Systems Analysis (CEESA) website for additional job openings: https://www.ceesa.utexas.edu/

Postdoctoral Scholars and Research Staff

I am always looking for motivated and independent post-doctoral scholars looking to gain new skills or as a stepping stone to an academic career. If you're interested in joining the group as a postdoctoral scholar, please review our recent publications and research areas to ensure alignment with your background and interests. Competitive applicants typically have a strong track record in at least one of the following: field measurements of greenhouse gases, remote sensing, lifecycle assessment, energy systems modeling, or energy policy. Your prior degree is less important - we have had post-doctoral scholars with degrees in environmental engineering, energy systems engineering, and petroleum engineering.

How to apply: Send me an email with the subject line “Post-doc Inquiry: LAST NAME” and the following documents:

  1. Your latest CV that includes a comprehensive publication list

  2. Short cover letter indicating your specific areas of interest

  3. One or two representative publications

Note: Funding for postdoctoral positions is typically limited, but we are happy to explore joint proposals or fellowships (e.g., NSF, DOE, etc.) with strong candidates.

Graduate Students

We are looking for graduate students with a strong interest in applying technical and analytical skills to real-world energy challenges. Our research includes field campaigns, numerical modeling, data science, and policy analysis. Students from engineering, atmospheric science, environmental science, public policy, and related fields are encouraged to apply. At UT Austin, I have mentored graduate students from Petroleum Engineering, Earth and Energy Resources (Jackson School of Geosciences), Chemical Engineering, and the LBJ School of Public Affairs.

Students not yet at UT: I do not make admission decisions at any of these departments. If you are interested in working with me for your Masters’ degree or PhD, please apply to the relevant graduate program and mention my name in your application.

Students at UT: If you are already here at UT Austin, send me an email (arvind.ravikumar [at] austin [dot] utexas [dot] edu) with your resume, your degree program, and a few sentences about your interests. We will then set up an in-person meeting to discuss your interest and any openings in my group.

While students from all backgrounds are welcome, I often find that students broadly interested in energy policy with strong Python programming skills are successful in navigating key research questions in our group.

Undergraduate Students

We always have 1-2 undergraduate students embedded in our research. These can take several forms - independent study for course credit, senior thesis, or summer projects. If you are a UT Austin undergraduate student interested in gaining research experience, send me an email (arvind.ravikumar [at] austin [dot] utexas [dot] edu) with your resume, a brief description of your academic background and interests, and any relevant coursework or research experience (not required, but helpful).

I especially encourage students looking for longer-term involvement (e.g., over a semester or academic year) to reach out.