Postdoctoral Researcher - Electromagnetic Rock Physics

The University of Texas at Austin; Utah; On-site; USD 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin's Cockrell School of Engineering invites applications for a Post-Doctoral Researcher in the Department of Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering. The role focuses on computational and experimental studies of electromagnetic properties of rocks, with a collaborative research environment.

The position offers 40 hours per week, an exempt status, and renewal possible up to five years based on funding and performance.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in physics, engineering, geophysics, or any geoscience major by joining UT Austin.
• PhD must have been earned within the past three years.
• Knowledgeable in numerical methods and proficient in at least one programming language.
• Knowledgeable in electrical properties of heterogeneous materials.
• Experience in experimental work.
• At least three peer-reviewed publications either published or under review.
• Demonstrate good communication skills and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Conducts computational and experimental research on electromagnetic properties of rocks
• Develops methods for reliable interpretation of electromagnetic measurements in porous media
• Publishes research papers
• Interacts with multidisciplinary team members
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Skills

Numerical methods

Programming

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Ph.D. in physics/engineering/geophysics

PhD earned within last 3 years

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin's Cockrell School of Engineering invites applications for a Post-Doctoral Researcher in the Department of Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering. The role focuses on computational and experimental studies of electromagnetic properties of rocks, with a collaborative research environment.

The position offers 40 hours per week, an exempt status, and renewal possible up to five years based on funding and performance.