Postdoctoral Fellow: Multiphase Flow & Drilling Dynamics

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 58,500 - 71,500; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow in Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering. This role involves conducting cutting-edge research, supervising students, and contributing to the development of innovative solutions in the field.

Qualified candidates should hold a Ph.D. in Mechanical or Petroleum Engineering and possess strong skills in computational modeling and software development. The position offers a salary starting at $65,000, based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree in Mechanical/Petroleum Engineering required within three years of start.
• Strong experience in scientific computational software development.
• Proven programming experience in Python and Matlab.

Responsibilities

• Conduct drilling research in hydraulics and multi-phase flow dynamics.
• Supervise undergraduate and graduate students on R&D projects.
• Write papers and present results at professional meetings.

Skills

Computational science

Multi-physics modeling

CFD

Multibody dynamics

Python

Matlab

Research supervision

Education

Ph.D. in Mechanical/Petroleum Engineering

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow in Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering. This role involves conducting cutting-edge research, supervising students, and contributing to the development of innovative solutions in the field.

Qualified candidates should hold a Ph.D. in Mechanical or Petroleum Engineering and possess strong skills in computational modeling and software development. The position offers a salary starting at $65,000, based on qualifications.