Postdoctoral Fellow — Drilling & Geothermal Research

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 64,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin's Cockrell School of Engineering invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Hildebrand Department of Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering. The role focuses on R&D for UT-RAPID IAP, conducting research in well construction and drilling science, including ultra-deep geothermal projects, under Dr.

Eric van Oort. The successful candidate will publish, supervise students, pursue funding, and help shape future directions across oil, gas, geothermal, carbon

Qualifications

• PhD in oil/gas, geothermal, or closely related field, within last three years.
• Experience with HPHT drilling and complex hydraulic/gas behavior.
• Strong programming skills in Python or C++ and experience with ANSYS.
• Publication track record in peer-reviewed journals and conferences.

Responsibilities

• Contribute significantly to the UT-RAPID IAP R&D by researching well construction and drilling science, focusing on ultra-deep geothermal wells.
• Publish in peer-reviewed journals and present at conferences and RAPID sponsor events.
• (Co-) supervise graduate and undergraduate students, guiding their day-to-day work with mentorship.
• Help secure future funding for the RAPID IAP and its activities.
• Propose new areas of inquiry for the UT-RAPID IAP based on sponsor needs and industry gaps.
• Shape the vision of the UT-RAPID IAP for future activities across oil, gas, geothermal, carbon storage and hydrogen initiatives.

Skills

Python

C++

ANSYS

FEA

Education

PhD degree

Tools

ANSYS

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin's Cockrell School of Engineering invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Hildebrand Department of Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering. The role focuses on R&D for UT-RAPID IAP, conducting research in well construction and drilling science, including ultra-deep geothermal projects, under Dr.

Eric van Oort. The successful candidate will publish, supervise students, pursue funding, and help shape future directions across oil, gas, geothermal, carbon