Postdoctoral Fellow: Geothermal & Plasma Engineering Research

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 49,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Houston invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in Petroleum Engineering in Houston, TX. The role encompasses conducting plasma stimulation research, both experimentally and numerically, and coordinating PhD student efforts within the research team.

The successful candidate will hold a PhD in a directly related engineering or science field, with documented publications and the ability to pursue DOE/NSF-funded proposals.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in a directly related field; strong experimental and modeling experience.
• Publications in journals demonstrating research in relevant areas.
• Ability to lead research efforts and coordinate student researchers.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in Plasma Stimulation, both experimentally and numerically.
• Use simulation models to design or analyze lab results.
• Explore exploitation of geothermal resources.
• Coordinate PhD student work within the project team.
• Attend internal and external weekly meetings and present progress.

Skills

Plasma physics

Modeling

Experimentation

Education

PhD in Engineering or Science

Job description

University of Houston invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in Petroleum Engineering in Houston, TX. The role encompasses conducting plasma stimulation research, both experimentally and numerically, and coordinating PhD student efforts within the research team.

The successful candidate will hold a PhD in a directly related engineering or science field, with documented publications and the ability to pursue DOE/NSF-funded proposals.