CO2 Mobility & Subsurface Transport Researcher

Phase2 Technology; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 72,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a researcher for a one‑year fixed‑term, in‑person role at the Pickle Research Campus to quantify and simulate CO2 transport in tight reservoir rocks. The role blends lab measurements with analytical and numerical modeling to understand dynamic stress sensitivity and macro‑scale performance.

The successful candidate will join a strong BEG team focused on energy security and sustainability, with opportunities to publish and collaborate with industry and

Qualifications

• MS in petrophysics, petroleum engineering, geomechanics, chemical engineering or geosciences.
• At least 2 years in high‑pressure core experiments or fluid transport.
• Strong data analysis and scripting (Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW).

Responsibilities

• Core Transport Experiments: measure CO2 mobility, permeability, diffusion and adsorption.
• Geomechanical & Stress Evaluation: quantify rock‑fluid interactions under dynamic stress.
• Compositional Reservoir Simulation: upscale lab parameters into models for sensitivity studies.
• Strategic Integration: collaborate with lab teams to prepare field‑scale pilot frameworks.

Skills

Data analysis

Scripting

Laboratory automation

Education

MS in Petrophysics, Petroleum Engineering, Geomechanics, Chemical Engineering, Geosciences

PhD in the required disciplines (preferred)

Tools

CMG GEM

ECLIPSE

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a researcher for a one‑year fixed‑term, in‑person role at the Pickle Research Campus to quantify and simulate CO2 transport in tight reservoir rocks. The role blends lab measurements with analytical and numerical modeling to understand dynamic stress sensitivity and macro‑scale performance.

The successful candidate will join a strong BEG team focused on energy security and sustainability, with opportunities to publish and collaborate with industry and