Job Details
As a top-10 engineering school with the No. 1 program in Texas, the at The University of Texas at Austin has been a global leader in technology innovation and engineering education for over a century.
With 11 undergraduate and 13 graduate programs, over 20 research centers and a faculty community that boasts one of the highest numbers of National Academy of Engineering members among U.
S. universities, Texas Engineering has launched some of the nation’s most accomplished leaders and pioneered world-changing solutions in virtually every industry, from space exploration to energy to health care.
Situated in the heart of Austin named America’s Coolest City by Expedia and The Best Place to Live in the U.S. by U.S. News and World Report the Cockrell School embodies the city’s innovative spirit.
Major companies with Austin campuses, such as Dell, National Instruments, Apple, IBM, Samsung, Google and many others, continue to recruit Cockrell School students at a remarkable rate, launching thousands of successful careers and developing Texas Engineers into industry leaders.
At UT Austin, we say What starts here changes the world. As a member of the university community, you will be part of an organization that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research.
Your work will have meaning and make a difference not only in the lives of our faculty, staff, and students, but also those who are impacted by our first-class academic and research programs.
UT Austin provides outstanding and packages that include :
Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 7.75% employer matching funds
Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs : Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities
Tuition assistance
Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card
Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card
General Notes
This is a temporary training position that may be renewed annually, for a maximum of five years, based upon performance review, progress towards research goals, and continuation of funding.
Purpose
The Postdoctoral Fellow will conduct world-leading research, producing deliverables on time, keeping projects within budget, meeting project reporting and publication requirements, and ensuring that the project is appropriately resourced.
Responsibilities
Conducts state-of-the-art drilling research in the areas of hydraulics and multi-phase flow dynamics, managed pressure drilling, drill string dynamics, geothermal well construction
Works on proposals, R&D plans, schedules, and completion of reports on detailed phase of research projects
Supervision of undergraduate and graduate students and staff associated with R&D projects
Write papers and present results at relevant professional meetings and conferences
Provides input on research and development inquiries, insight and direction for testing procedures and research
Performs other related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
Ph.D. degree in Mechanical / Petroleum Engineering received within three years of the start date. Background in computational science and multi-physics modeling, including computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and multibody dynamics.
Strong experience of scientific computational software development including proven programming experience in multiple programming languages including Python and Matlab.
Strong proven record of peer-reviewed publications in the aforementioned areas. Prior experience with supervision.
Preferred Qualifications
Research background in modeling of multiphase flow in pipe and porous media coupled with heat transfer. Research background in drill string dynamics, preferably using the multibody dynamics method.
Familiar with drilling and well-completion technologies. Understanding of drilling tools and practices in the field. Experience in software secondary development (development of user interfaces, etc.
Successful experience in patent application. Previous experience with project supervision.
Salary
$65,000 + depending on qualifications
Working Conditions
May work around chemical fumes
May work around mechanical hazards
May work in standard office conditions
Physics Tasks
Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
Use of manual dexterity
May require climbing of stairs
May require lifting and moving
Required Materials
Resume / CV
Sample of related publications
3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
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.
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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