Post Doctoral Research Associate

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.

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

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.

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.

No physical demands