Postdoc: Unconventional Oil Recovery Innovation

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education

Pittsburgh (Allegheny County)

On-site

USD 97,000 - 105,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) in Pittsburgh, PA, seeks a post-doctoral researcher through ORISE to advance oil recovery in unconventional formations. The project combines lab experiments at high pressure with modeling, data analysis, and manuscript publication under the supervision of Angela Goodman.

The role emphasizes hands-on lab work, data-driven modeling, and dissemination of results via journals and conferences with opportunities to interact with top scientists in energy

Qualifications

PhD is preferred in Petroleum Engineering or a related field.
Experience with high pressure, high temperature vessels is desirable.
Proficiency in Python or similar data analysis tools is desirable.

Responsibilities

Gain hands-on lab experience simulating subsurface conditions at high pressure and temperature.
Apply experimental data to modeling efforts and reservoir simulations.
Contribute to manuscripts and conference presentations; publish results.
Attend and present at conferences and collaborate with other researchers.
Network with DOE and industry partners to advance oil and gas research.
Work under mentorship within NETL's Research Innovation Center.

Skills

Python

Data processing

Visualization

Results interpretation

Education

PhD in Petroleum Engineering

Doctoral degree in related field

Tools

NMR

XRD

Job description

The role emphasizes hands-on lab work, data-driven modeling, and dissemination of results via journals and conferences with opportunities to interact with top scientists in energy

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