Pennington Biomedical Research Center · 2 days ago
Postdoctoral Researcher - CO2 modeling
3306 Patrick F. Taylor Hall
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelPennington Biomedical Research Center, part of Louisiana State University, is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher specializing in CO2 modeling. The role involves advancing numerical and analytical modeling capabilities for geologic CO₂ storage and geothermal reservoirs, developing and validating physics-based models, and contributing to funded research through publishable methods and results.
Research
No H1B
Responsibilities
Develop and test numerical and semi-analytical/analytical models for coupled flow and heat transport relevant to CO₂ storage and geothermal systems. Tasks include deriving governing equations and solutions/approximations, implementing solvers and workflows (e.g., MATLAB/Python/Julia/COMSOL as appropriate), performing verification/validation (benchmarks, limiting cases, sensitivity analysis), and producing reusable, well-documented code
Translate modeling outcomes into high-quality publications and conference presentations; prepare figures, model descriptions, and reproducible computational packages for peer review. Contribute to proposal development by framing objectives, methods, and preliminary results, and by responding to collaborator needs with timely technical memos and model-based insights
Coordinate with PI and project partners to align modeling tasks with project milestones; mentor graduate students in modeling workflows, code practices, and interpretation of pressure/temperature data. Maintain organized documentation, version control, and internal training materials to ensure continuity and efficient knowledge transfer
Other duties, as assigned
Qualification
Required
PhD in Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or closely related degree
Preferred
PhD in Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or closely related degree
Specific experience in fundamental understanding of the concepts and mathematics of the coupled fluid flow processes in porous media and its application in reservoir engineering a must
Proof of advanced knowledge/expertise in MATLAB/Python/COMSOL or more reservoir engineering specialized software, as appropriate
Benefits
Health, life, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Retirement options
Various leave options
Paid holidays
Wellness benefits
Tuition exemption for qualified positions
Training and development opportunities
Employee discounts
Company
Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Pennington Biomedical Research Center, a campus of Louisiana State University, is a world-renowned leader at the forefront of medical discoveries as it relates to obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, and dementia.
Founded in 1988
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
2023-07-07
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