Geothermal Engineering Postdoc: Reservoir Conformance & EGS

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is inviting applications for a 1-year Postdoctoral Fellow in Geothermal Engineering, with a focus on reservoir flow conformance and flow control under high‑temperature conditions. Research will combine reservoir simulation, field data analysis, and coupled modeling to optimize geothermal energy production.

The successful candidate will conduct cutting‑edge research, publish in peer‑reviewed journals, and collaborate with geosciences and engineering disciplines

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in petroleum engineering, geothermal engineering, earth sciences, and related disciplines with experience in geothermal energy or unconventional oil and gas well completions.
• Demonstrated experience in porous and/or fractured-media flow and subsurface fluid transport.
• Demonstrated experience in reservoir flow conformance, flow control, fluid diversion, and well completions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research to characterize and manage fracture connectivity and optimize fluid distribution within granites and sedimentary rocks, maximize heat sweep efficiency, reduce preferential flow through highly conductive fractures, delay thermal breakthrough, and enhance long‑term thermal recovery from geothermal systems. Model, evaluate, and optimize innovative engineering solutions, including chemical, mechanical, completion‑based, and operational flow control strategies.
• Write peer‑reviewed journal publications and conference papers. Present at conferences.
• Identify new funding opportunities and help write proposals.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

Data management

Scientific writing

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in petroleum/geothermal engineering or related

Ph.D. within last 3 years

Tools

CMG

TOUGH

MOOSE

ResFrac

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin is inviting applications for a 1-year Postdoctoral Fellow in Geothermal Engineering, with a focus on reservoir flow conformance and flow control under high‑temperature conditions. Research will combine reservoir simulation, field data analysis, and coupled modeling to optimize geothermal energy production.

The successful candidate will conduct cutting‑edge research, publish in peer‑reviewed journals, and collaborate with geosciences and engineering disciplines