Assistant Professor Position - Petroleum & Geosystems Engineering – Fall 2024

The University of Texas at Austin’s Hildebrand Department of Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering (UT PGE) is a world leader in petroleum engineering research, education, training, and outreach. The department is dedicated to advancing a sustainable, low-carbon energy future.   We seek applicants to fill a faculty position at the tenure-track rank of assistant professor. A successful candidate will be expected to create undergraduate and graduate learning environments that address the needs of students from a variety of backgrounds, with differing learning styles and abilities, develop externally sponsored research programs, collaborate with faculty from a wide range of backgrounds, and be involved in service to the university and the engineering profession.   A Ph.D. in petroleum engineering or a related discipline is required.

We look for candidates who can bring new complementary ideas and skills to our research program and are interested in engaging key stakeholders in the industry and government. UT PGE’s faculty and students work and study using state-of-the-art equipment and expanding laboratory and instructional space.  Interdisciplinary work is promoted and rewarded in collaboration with other departments of the Cockrell School of Engineering, the top-ranked Jackson School of Geosciences as well as other related colleges and organizations.  UT’s reputation, accomplishments, and continued top ranking in undergraduate and graduate education by US News and World Report make it one of the most attractive centers of research investment for industry, foundations, and governmental agencies.

A Ph.D. in petroleum engineering or a related discipline is required.

We are interested in candidates who specialize in areas that enable a sustainable, affordable, and secure energy supply. We are especially interested in candidates who will conduct research in the areas of geothermal energy, unconventional hydrocarbon production, produced water management, hydrogen, carbon removal, carbon management, decarbonization of heavy industry, geological carbon and hydrogen storage, and offshore energy infrastructure. 

Apply online at www.pge.utexas.edu. Interested candidates will be asked to submit a detailed curriculum vitae including academic and professional experience, two statements describing their philosophy and goals regarding teaching (limit: 2 pages) and research (limit: 3 pages), and a list of peer-reviewed publications and other technical papers. Applicants should also provide the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three references.

The application deadline for full consideration is December 31, 2023.  A security-sensitive background check will be conducted on selected applicants.

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.