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University of Houston · 2 hours ago

Assistant or Associate Professor - Petroleum Engineering

positionHouston, TX
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level

The University of Houston is seeking applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the Petroleum Engineering Department. The role focuses on pioneering research and effective teaching in fluid flow and phase behavior related to subsurface energy processes.

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Responsibilities

Pioneering research in petroleum engineering
Effective teaching in petroleum engineering fundamentals
Conducting laboratory research and demonstrating a scholarship record

Qualification

PhD in Petroleum EngineeringResearch experienceTeaching experienceLaboratory researchFluid flowPhase behavior

Required

A PhD in petroleum engineering or a related discipline is required
Cover letter describing their interest in the position
Current curriculum vitae
Detailed description of research interests, experience and future plans (up to 3 pages)
Statement of teaching experience and philosophy (up to 2 pages)
Names and contact details (email address and phone number) of at least three professional references
Official transcripts are required for a faculty appointment and will be requested upon selection of the final candidates
All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check

Company

University of Houston

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The doctoral degree-granting and largest university of the University of Houston system.
dateFounded in 1927
location
Houston, Texas, USA
people-size5001-10000 employees
web-link
https://www.uh.edu

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$9.3M
Key Investors
National Institute for Innovation in Manufacturing BiopharmaceuticalsUS Department of EnergyCancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas
2024-04-09Grant
2023-10-05Grant· $2M
2018-09-19Grant· $4M

Leadership Team

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Arthur Conklin
Professor Emeritus
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Brené Brown
Huffington Endowed Chair + Research Professor
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