Postdoctoral Researcher - Multiphase Flow & CCUS

Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College; Baton Rouge (LA); Presencial; USD 52.000 - 68.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health, life, dental, and vision ins.

Tuition exemption for qualified pos.

Training and development opportunities

Paid holidays and wellness benefits

Descripción de la vacante

Louisiana State University seeks a Postdoctoral Researcher in Multiphase Flow & CCUS to perform experimental and applied research at the PERTT Lab under Dr. Chen. Projects span geothermal engineering, CO2 transport and injection, MPD, and well integrity, with hands‑on high‑pressure loop design and operation, plus data analytics.

The position emphasizes independent research, publication, and presenting results. PhD in a related field is required, with strong communication skills.

Formación

• Hands-on experimental experience building and operating flow loops or high-pressure test facilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Evidence of peer‑reviewed publication.

Responsabilidades

• Perform experimental and applied research on transient multiphase flow and heat transfer.
• Plan and run experiments, reduce and analyze data, apply data analytics and machine learning.
• Validate models, write technical reports and peer‑reviewed publications, present results.
• Professional development hours and other duties as assigned.

Educación

PhD in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engr, Chemical Engr, Geosciences or related field

Herramientas

Hands‑on experimental facilities

Descripción del empleo

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Job Posting Title: Postdoctoral Researcher - Multiphase Flow & CCUS

Position Type: Other Academic

Department: LSUAM Engineering - Petroleum - Transport Process Drilling and Geomechanics (Yuanhang Chen (00007935))

Work Location: 3306 Patrick F. Taylor Hall

Pay Grade: Other Academic

Job Description

Overview: The incumbent in this position will perform experimental and applied research on transient multiphase flow and heat transfer across several concurrently funded projects, under the guidance of Dr. Chen. This is a training appointment in which the incumbent develops independent research capability while working under the direction of a tenure-track faculty member. Areas include geothermal engineering, geothermal thermal-hydraulics, geothermal well control, and geothermal system engineering; CO2-related thermal hydraulics, CO2 well control, and CO2 and hydrocarbon transport and injection, including CO2 injection and CO2 atmospheric dispersion modeling for safety and risk studies; well control and managed pressure drilling (MPD); and well integrity and decommissioning. The work is hands‑on: designing, building, commissioning and operating high-pressure flow loops, instrumentation and data acquisition, and executing test campaigns on the PERTT Laboratory facilities. Responsibilities include planning and running experiments, reducing and analyzing data, applying data analytics, machine learning and data assimilation methods to experimental and operational datasets, validating models against experimental results, writing technical reports and peer-reviewed publications, and presenting results.

Job duties for Postdoctoral Researcher

Perform experimental and applied research, under the guidance of a tenure-track faculty member, on transient multiphase flow and heat transfer across several concurrently funded projects. Areas include geothermal engineering, geothermal thermal-hydraulics, geothermal well control, and geothermal system engineering; CO2-related thermal hydraulics, CO2 well control, and CO2 and hydrocarbon transport and injection, including CO2 injection and CO2 atmospheric dispersion modeling for safety and risk studies; well control and managed pressure drilling (MPD); and well integrity and decommissioning. The work is hands‑on at the PERTT Lab facilities. Responsibilities include planning and running experiments, reducing and analyzing data, applying data analytics, machine learning and data assimilation methods to experimental and operational datasets, validating models against experimental results, writing technical reports and peer-reviewed publications, and presenting results. Professional development hours/requirements and other duties, as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications for Postdoctoral Researcher

PhD in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engr, Chemical Engr, Geosciences or related field with 0 years of experience. Specific experience: Hands‑on experimental experience is required: building and operating flow loops or comparable high‑pressure test facilities, instrumentation and data acquisition, and execution of test campaigns. Working knowledge of thermal hydraulics, thermodynamics, and multiphase flow heat transfer. Evidence of peer‑reviewed publication and strong written and verbal communication skills are required.

Preferred Qualifications for Postdoctoral Researcher

PhD in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engr, Chemical Engr, Geosciences or related field with 0 years of Post‑PhD experience. Specific experience: Expertise in experimental multiphase flow is a strong advantage, as is a strong background in heat and mass transfer and in thermodynamics. A petroleum engineering background and prior field or industry experience are advantageous. Strong experience with data analytics, machine learning and data assimilation applied to flow and thermal systems is preferred, including surrogate and reduced‑order modeling, uncertainty quantification, and digital twin workflows that couple physics‑based models with experiment. Experience with geothermal or CO2 thermodynamics & phase behavior, coupled wellbore‑reservoir modeling, and CO2 atmospheric dispersion modeling is welcome. None of these is required.

Preferred Certifications/Licenses

OSHA/University lab safety training a plus

Posting Dates

Posting Date: November 10, 2026

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): March 10, 2027

Additional Position Information

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre‑employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

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