Post Doctoral Research Associate

Job Description

Essential Functions (Responsibilities):

The specific duties undertaken by the Post-Doctoral Research Associate include the following:

• develop, improve, and maintain models/software as a result of TUFFP/TUHWALP research
• supervise day-to-day research conducted by M.S. and Ph.D. Petroleum Engineering students whose research is sponsored by TUFFP/TUHWALP
• design and supervise the modification of existing test facilities and supervise subsequent research conducted on the test facilities
• help prepare graduate students for presenting progress reports at semi-annual Advisory Board meetings of TUFFP/TUHWALP
• conduct additional research on TUFFP/TUHWALP that does not involve graduate students
• supervise the preparation of research publications to be presented at technical meetings and published in peer-reviewed technical journals
• conduct seminars for graduate students on fluid flow
• prepare publications based on TUFFP/TUHWALP research activities and present them at technical meetings
• supervise the development of technical computer programs written by graduate students and based on models developed in research projects.

Required Qualifications:

Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree in Engineering Science, Petroleum, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering.

Preferred:

A record of conducting and publishing theoretical and/or experimental research on topics such as multiphase flow in pipes, artificial lift, and flow assurance. Also preferred is prior experimental research experience in multiphase flow in pipes.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

A solid understanding of a programming language such as Matlab, Python, C++ or Fortran is essential.

Basic knowledge of basic instrumentation is required.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.

Special Job Dimensions/Physical Demands:

No physical demands

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