Geothermal Reservoir Flow Conformance Researcher

University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 68,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Texas at Austin invites applications for a Geothermal Conformance and Flow Control Researcher at the Pickle Research Campus in North Austin. The role studies fracture connectivity and fluid distribution to enhance heat recovery in next‑gen geothermal systems.

The successful candidate will conduct reservoir simulation, data analysis, and coupled modeling; prior experience with CMG/TOUGH/MOOSE/ResFrac and programming in Python or MATLAB is expected.

Qualifications

• MS with 2 years of experience in geothermal engineering, earth sciences, or related fields.
• Experience in porous or fractured-media flow and subsurface fluid transport.
• Experience in reservoir flow conformance and flow control.

Responsibilities

• Characterize fracture connectivity and optimize fluid distribution in rocks to maximize heat sweep efficiency.
• Model and evaluate engineering solutions for flow control in geothermal systems.
• Publish in journals and present at conferences; assist in funding proposals.

Job description

University of Texas at Austin invites applications for a Geothermal Conformance and Flow Control Researcher at the Pickle Research Campus in North Austin. The role studies fracture connectivity and fluid distribution to enhance heat recovery in next‑gen geothermal systems.

The successful candidate will conduct reservoir simulation, data analysis, and coupled modeling; prior experience with CMG/TOUGH/MOOSE/ResFrac and programming in Python or MATLAB is expected.