Post Doctoral Fellow in Petroleum Engineering

Position Overview

KU is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to work on a funded project to investigate the applicability of novel polymers to UAE carbonate reservoirs under harsh conditions of high temperature and high salinity.

The project will specifically focus on conducting thermal and salinity screening tests, viscoelasticity measurements, rheological testing, coreflooding tests, as well as static and dynamic adsorption tests. Effect of pre-shearing on injectivity of these novel polymers will be tested too. Most of these tests will be conducted using representative carbonate cores from UAE reservoirs.

As part of the project, the researcher will have access to state-of-the-art research equipment and facilities at ADRIC and Petroleum Engineering Labs, and will get an opportunity to work alongside researchers and graduate students from various backgrounds as part of a wider team.

Qualifications  

Position Requirements

• To provide high-quality research support and undertake internationally competitive research aimed at publication thereby contributing to the academic and research mission of the University.
• Ability to present research plans and findings in a convincing style, both in oral and written modes of communication.
• Capability to run common laboratory equipment for research on chemical EOR with experience on using both coreflooding rigs and rheometers.
• Ability to record results in professional manner and aptitude to correlate obtained data in a meaningful manner
• Adhere to the University's information security and confidentiality policies and procedures, and report breaches or other security risks accordingly
• Assist graduate students to perform and QC the acquired data
• Perform any other tasks assigned by the Line Manager

Candidate Profile

Essential Criteria

• PhD from a reputable university in either Petroleum Engineering or Chemical Engineering related discipline
• A Minimum 4-year experience in a reputed EOR research Laboratory
• Expert level knowledge project subject area as evidenced by relevant publications and or patents
• Track record of contributing to the writing of successful research grants
• A willingness to contribute to a collaborative and supportive team culture
• Excellent English language communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• The proven ability to lead work on multiple tasks with competing demands and deadlines.
• Ability to train and mentor students and support fellow researchers
• Highly developed reasoning and problem-solving skills

Desired Criteria

• PhD from and/or experience working in a top 200 QS or THE ranked University
• High impact first-author publications in top 10% journals in the relevant field
• Experience leading competitive research grants as principal investigator or named co-investigator in the project team

Should you require further assistance or if you face any issue with the online application, please feel to contact the Recruitment Team ([email protected] ).

Primary Location: Abu Dhabi UAE
Job: Post Doctoral Fellow
Schedule: Regular
Shift: Standard
Job Type: Full-time