Postdoctoral Fellow in Pore-Scale Experiments and Modeling
 The University of Texas at Austin | |
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 United States, Texas, Austin | |
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 Nov 15, 2024 | |
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Job Posting Title: Postdoctoral Fellow in Pore-Scale Experiments and Modeling---- Hiring Department: Bureau of Economic Geology---- Position Open To: All Applicants---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40---- FLSA Status: Exempt---- Earliest Start Date: Immediately---- Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until Oct 17, 2025---- Location: PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS---- Job Details: General Notes Purpose Responsibilities
Required Qualifications PhD in geosciences or engineering with a focus on energy applications. Experience with any kinds of laboratory experimental work including but not limited to micromodel, micro-CT, coreflooding, or sandtank. Experience in fluid flow dynamic modeling at any scale (e.g. pore-scale, core-scale, or the field scale, etc.). Ability to use flow experiments and/or simulations to qualify relative permeability and capillary pressure functions, displacement, recovery efficiency, and trapping mechanisms. Ability to learn quickly, and to work both independently and effectively in a group. PhD must have been received within 3 years from date of hire. Preferred Qualifications Advanced knowledge of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS). The ability to work with multiphase flow data at various scales (e.g. pore-scale to field-scale). Experience with commercial reservoir simulators (e.g. CMG, MRST, Eclipse, etc.). Proven publication skills. Demonstration of effective verbal communication and presentation skills. Salary Range $65,000+ depending on qualifications Working Conditions
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