Postdoctoral Fellow in Pore-Scale Experiments and Modeling

Job Posting Title:

Postdoctoral Fellow in Pore-Scale Experiments and Modeling

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Hiring Department:

Bureau of Economic Geology

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until Oct 17, 2025

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Location:

PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes
This position is located at J.J. Pickle Research Campus in North Austin.

Purpose
The Gulf Coast Carbon Center is looking for a Postdoctoral Fellow to conduct micromodel laboratory experiments and pore-scale numerical simulations to characterize multiphase flow properties from field cores to assist with geologic characterization effort of a CO2 injection site.

Responsibilities

• Conduct microfluid experiments of CO2 injection into brine-filled fluidic cells.

• Conduct direct pore-scale multiphase flow simulations of CO2 and brine.

• Public outreach and communication of the results of the research including attending conferences and meetings.
   

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

• Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished)

• May work around chemical fumes

• May work around standard office conditions

• May work around chemicals

• May work around electrical and mechanical hazards

• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

• Use of manual dexterity

• Climbing of stairs

• Lifting and moving

• Occasional weekend, overtime, and evening work to meet deadlines

Required Materials

• Resume/CV

• 3 work references with their contact information

• Letter of interest

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Employment Eligibility:

Please make sure you meet all the required qualifications and you can perform all of the essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities