Postdoctoral Fellow in Pore-Scale Experiments and Modeling

Job Posting Title :

Postdoctoral Fellow in Pore-Scale Experiments and Modeling

Hiring Department :

Bureau of Economic Geology

Position Open To : All Applicants

All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours :

FLSA Status : Exempt

Exempt

Earliest Start Date :

Immediately

Position Duration :

Expected to Continue Until Oct 17, 2025

Location :

PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS

Job Details : General Notes

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

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.

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.

Background Checks :

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

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