Postdoctoral Fellow, Petroleum Engineering & Geothermal

University of Houston; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 49,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Houston is seeking a PhD-level researcher in Petroleum Engineering for a specialized project in Houston. The role requires deep disciplinary knowledge, leadership, and the ability to coordinate PhD students within the research team and cross-disciplinary projects.

The position will involve conducting experimental and numerical work, coordinating reporting, and contributing to proposals and publications while delivering results in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• PhD in a directly related Engineering or Science field required.
• Position open to recent PhD candidates.
• University of Houston System positions are security sensitive and require a criminal history check.
• All UH System universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions.

Responsibilities

• Receives, reviews progress and evaluates results of experiments or projects.
• Recommends changes in research, testing or experimental procedures.
• May supervise a highly technical piece of research equipment.
• Reviews and evaluates personnel effectiveness.
• Plans and assigns personnel to projects.
• Operates with latitude for unreviewed action.
• Receives general supervision and communicates with higher levels as needed.
• Performs other job-related duties as required.

Education

PhD in related Engineering or Science field

Job description

The University of Houston is seeking a PhD-level researcher in Petroleum Engineering for a specialized project in Houston. The role requires deep disciplinary knowledge, leadership, and the ability to coordinate PhD students within the research team and cross-disciplinary projects.

The position will involve conducting experimental and numerical work, coordinating reporting, and contributing to proposals and publications while delivering results in a timely manner.