Thermodynamics Process Modeling Expert

ExxonMobil; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ExxonMobil in Houston is seeking a PhD-level scientist to advance thermodynamic models for new process technologies. You will work across Upstream, Product Solutions, and Low Carbon Solutions, applying fundamentals-based modeling to multi-component systems and collaborating with experimental and process engineering teams.

The role emphasizes development of phase equilibria models, property predictions, and integration into process simulations to enable commercial-scale deployment.

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemical Engineering, Physical Chemistry, Computational Electrochemistry, or related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience developing thermodynamic models.
• Experience applying models to predict phase equilibria and physical properties.
• Knowledge of Python, MATLAB, or similar computational languages.

Responsibilities

• Develop fit-for-purpose thermodynamic models and integrate them into process simulators.
• Collaborate with cross-discipline teams including experimentalists and process engineers.
• Guide experimental design and interpret results to refine models.
• Act as a subject matter expert on thermodynamic modeling, phase equilibria, and property predictions.
• Apply fundamentals-based modeling to multi-component gas-hydrocarbon, oxygenated, and electrolytic systems.

Skills

Strong communication

Self-motivated

Education

PhD in Chemical Engineering/Physical Chemistry/Computational Electrochemistry

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Job description

ExxonMobil in Houston is seeking a PhD-level scientist to advance thermodynamic models for new process technologies. You will work across Upstream, Product Solutions, and Low Carbon Solutions, applying fundamentals-based modeling to multi-component systems and collaborating with experimental and process engineering teams.

The role emphasizes development of phase equilibria models, property predictions, and integration into process simulations to enable commercial-scale deployment.