Research Assistant Professor - Low Carbon and Petroleum Engineer

General Notes
This position will support STARR research activities on petroleum engineering and low carbon solutions. The position will support University Lands project, hydrogen initiatives, and other engineering needs including input for economic assessments and collaboration with BEG’s Chief Economist. This is an in-person position at the J.J. Pickle Research Campus in North Austin.

Purpose
The State of Texas Advanced Resource Recovery (STARR) program is looking for an assistant research professor capable to develop multi-phase flow simulations in support of increasing oil and gas production in Texas oil fields. In addition, the new hire will engage on engineering and research activities associated with the emerging hydrogen economy within the State of Texas and he/she/they will provide support to ongoing economic assessments by BEG economists. As an assistant research professor, the candidate will be expected to provide some level of support to the educational mission of the Jackson School of Geosciences; however, the main responsibilities of this position are linked to research activities.

Responsibilities

• Research in all aspects of reservoir engineering including CO2 enhanced oil recovery, water flood, reservoir geology, and hydrogen.
• Publish research results in peer-review publications and present results in relevant conferences domestically and internationally
• Preparation of proposals to raise external funding targeting state, federal, and international funding agencies
• Participation to support the educational mission of the Jackson School of Geoscience
• Some project administration

Salary Range
$95,000 - $100,000

Working Conditions

• Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished)
• May work in all weather conditions
• May work in extreme temperatures
• May work around standard office conditions
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Use of manual dexterity
• Occasional weekend, overtime, and evening work to meet deadlines
• Occasional fieldwork as necessary
• Other: will be working around active prescribed fires

Required Qualifications
PhD in Petroleum Engineering or equivalent field, knowledge of CO2 enhanced oil recovery, water flood, and reservoir geology, expertise with one or more multiphase flow simulation programs such as Eclipse, CMG, and Tough. Experience with experimental, analytical and numerical engineering approaches. Solid publication record, as well as reviewer and editorial experience. Write reports and papers in Domestic and International Journals. Proven capacity for innovative, creative scientific analysis. Ability to give presentations to operators and to academic audiences. Proven publication and verbal communication skills. Ability to work both independently and effectively in a group. Ability to work effectively with multiple disciplines, including engineers, data scientist, geologists, and economists. 

Preferred Qualifications
Industry experience is highly desirable for this position. Familiarity with reservoir engineering and petrophysical characterization of both siliciclastic and carbonate reservoirs. Knowledgeable on areas of production and operational engineering. Some supervisory and teaching experience is highly desirable. 

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information
• Letter of interest

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.