The University of Texas at Austin · 1 month ago
Postdoctoral Fellow, Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering, Cockrell School of Engineering
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$65K/yr - $65K/yrThe University of Texas at Austin is a top-10 engineering school known for its technology innovation and engineering education. The Postdoctoral Fellow will conduct world-leading research in drilling and flow dynamics, manage projects, and supervise students while ensuring timely deliverables and adherence to project requirements.
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Responsibilities
Conducts state-of-the-art drilling research in the areas of hydraulics and multi-phase flow dynamics, managed pressure drilling, drill string dynamics, geothermal well construction
Works on proposals, R&D plans, schedules, and completion of reports on detailed phase of research projects
Supervision of undergraduate and graduate students and staff associated with R&D projects
Write papers and present results at relevant professional meetings and conferences
Provides input on research and development inquiries, insight and direction for testing procedures and research
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. degree in Mechanical / Petroleum Engineering received within three years of the start date
Background in computational science and multi-physics modeling, including computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and multibody dynamics
Strong experience of scientific computational software development including proven programming experience in multiple programming languages including Python and Matlab
Strong proven record of peer-reviewed publications in the aforementioned areas
Prior experience with supervision
Preferred
Research background in modeling of multiphase flow in pipe and porous media coupled with heat transfer
Research background in drill string dynamics, preferably using the multibody dynamics method
Familiar with drilling and well-completion technologies
Understanding of drilling tools and practices in the field
Experience in software secondary development (development of user interfaces, etc.)
Successful experience in patent application
Previous experience with project supervision
Benefits
Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 7.75% employer matching funds
Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities
Tuition assistance
Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card
Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card
Company
The University of Texas at Austin
The University of Texas at Austin is one of the largest public universities in the United States.
Founded in 1922
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Republic Capital Group
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Will Whiting
Chief Development Officer
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