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College of Health and Human Sciences at Texas Tech University · 1 month ago

TTU Post Doctoral Research Associate - Petroleum Engineering

Lubbock

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$40,500/mo - $52,600/mo

The College of Health and Human Sciences at Texas Tech University is seeking a Post Doctoral Research Associate in Petroleum Engineering. This role involves conducting and supervising original research in artificial lift systems, assisting students with research projects, and publishing findings in peer-reviewed journals.

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Responsibilities

Performs specialized Post Doctoral work in the planning, conducting and/or supervision of original research

Responsible for participating in a research project associated with PhD studies and the interpretation of the results of publication

Work is performed under supervision of graduate faculty members with evaluation based on accomplishment of assigned objectives and overall effectiveness of project

May supervise research and student assistants

Responsibilities include experiments with Rod Lift, Gas Lift, ESPs, surface multiphase pumps and other types of lift methods

The position will assist PhD, MS and undergraduate students with the testing and improving artificial lift methods, helping the PI manage research projects, and exploring new research topics

Expectations for the position are to design both large-scale and lab-scale experiments, execute test programs, analyze data from experiments or from the oil field and develop models needed

The position is expected to play a major role in interpret the results and publish high-quality peer-reviewed journal papers and conference proceedings

Qualification

PhD in Petroleum EngineeringExperimental researchData analyticsArtificial lift methodsEnhanced oil recovery (EOR)Supervisory skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

PhD in area of project specialization

Knowledge of modern research practices, the methods, resources, and standards thereof

Ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives and exercise independent judgment based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities

Ability to integrate resources, policies, and information for the determination of procedures, solutions and other outcomes

Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with other employees and the public

Ability to plan and allocate the workload of employees, providing direct training and supervision as needed

Experience with experimental research

Knowledge of modern research tools, including data acquisitions systems, SCADA and automation

Strong data analytics skills