Research Engineering/ Scientist Associate V, Hildebrand Department of Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering

The University of Texas at Austin; Utah; Vor Ort; USD 80.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Research Engineering/ Scientist Associate V in the Hildebrand Department to advance computational methods and research software for quantitative formation evaluation. You will develop tools translating research into subsurface interpretation workflows and support consortium research and technology transfer.

Key work includes building electromagnetic forward models and inversion methods, improving solvers for HPC, and integrating visualization into

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree plus eight years of related experience.
• Proficiency in MATLAB and Python; experience with Fortran or a comparable language.
• Experience in numerical methods, scientific data analysis, parallel computing, and collaborative software development.
• Strong technical communication and teamwork skills.

Aufgaben

• Develop and validate electromagnetic forward models and inversion methods for formation evaluation.
• Improve numerical solvers and performance through parallel and high-performance computing.
• Integrate modeling, inversion, and visualization capabilities into consortium software, including 3D UTAPWeLS.
• Analyze subsurface data and assess model sensitivity and uncertainty.
• Collaborate with researchers and sponsors; prepare documentation, publications, presentations, and user support.

Kenntnisse

MATLAB

Python

Fortran

Numerical methods

Scientific data analysis

Parallel computing

Collaborative software development

Technical communication

Teamwork

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

Ph.D. (preferred)

Tools

UTAPWeLS

Reservoir simulation

Production forecasting

OpenMP

MPI

GPU computing

Jobbeschreibung

Job Title

Research Engineering/ Scientist Associate V, Hildebrand Department of Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering

Department

Hildebrand Department of Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering

Location

UT MAIN CAMPUS

Schedule & Details

• Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40
• FLSA Status: Exempt from FLSA
• Earliest Start Date: Immediately
• Position Duration: Expected to Continue
• Work Shift: Standard business hours Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Work is performed in a standard office environment
• Repetitive use of keyboard at workstation
• Outside normal business hours may be required on an occasional basis during peak times

Purpose

Advance computational methods and research software for quantitative formation evaluation, emphasizing multidimensional borehole electromagnetic modeling and resistivity inversion. Develop reliable, efficient tools that translate research advances into practical subsurface interpretation workflows and support consortium research and technology transfer.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate electromagnetic forward models and inversion methods for formation evaluation.
• Improve numerical solvers and performance through parallel and high-performance computing.
• Integrate modeling, inversion, and visualization capabilities into consortium software, including 3D UTAPWeLS.
• Analyze subsurface data and assess model sensitivity and uncertainty.
• Collaborate with researchers and sponsors; prepare documentation, publications, presentations, and user support.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus eight (8) years of related experience.
• Research experience in borehole electromagnetic modeling and inversion.
• Proficiency in MATLAB and Python; experience with Fortran or a comparable compiled language.
• Experience in numerical methods, scientific data analysis, parallel computing, and collaborative software development.
• Strong technical communication and teamwork skills.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in petroleum engineering, energy resources engineering, earth science and engineering, or a related field; postdoctoral research experience.
• Experience with gradient-based and stochastic inversion, UDAR interpretation, 3D anisotropic electromagnetic solvers, and OpenMP, MPI, or GPU computing.
• Experience with UTAPWeLS or comparable software, reservoir simulation, production forecasting, or large well datasets.
• Scientific publications or conference contributions.

Salary

Salary Range $80,000 + depending on qualifications

Work Conditions

Work is performed in a standard office environment. Repetitive use of keyboard at workstation. Work shift: Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. Work outside of normal business hours may be required on an occasional basis during peak times.

Employment Eligibility

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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