Postdoctoral Fellow, Petroleum And Geosystems Engineering, Cockrell School Of Engineering

The University of Texas at Austin

Austin, Texas, United States
Base: $65,000 depending on qualifications; bonus/e...
Ph.d. in mechanical or petroleum engineering
Computational fluid dynamics (cfd) experience
Python and matlab programming skills
The Postdoctoral Fellow will conduct world-leading research in hydraulics, multi-phase flow dynamics, and managed pressure drilling

Job Summary

  • The Postdoctoral Fellow will conduct world-leading research in hydraulics, multi-phase flow dynamics, and managed pressure drilling.
  • The position offers competitive health benefits with employee premiums covered at 100% and a generous retirement plan with employer matching.
  • Candidates must have a Ph.D. degree received within three years of the start date and a strong background in computational science.

Matching Summary

The Postdoctoral Fellow will conduct world-leading research in hydraulics, multi-phase flow dynamics, and managed pressure drilling.

Salary

Base: $65,000 depending on qualifications; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Competitive health benefits, TRS retirement plan, paid vacation, tuition assistance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Ph.D. in Mechanical or Petroleum Engineering
  • Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) experience
  • Python and Matlab programming skills
  • Peer-reviewed publication record
  • Supervision of undergraduate and graduate students

Nice-to-have

  • Modeling multiphase flow in porous media
  • Multibody dynamics method for drill strings
  • Familiarity with drilling tools and field practices
  • Software secondary development experience
  • Patent application experience

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. in Mechanical/Petroleum Engineering within 3 years
  • Proven programming experience in Python and Matlab
  • Prior experience with supervision of students
  • Strong record of peer-reviewed publications

Work Rights

Must meet federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 requirements

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