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University of Texas at Austin

Public research university in Austin, TX

Research Associate - Hildebrand Department of Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering

Physical SciencesPosted on Nov 10
Full-timeAustin, TX, USA$80k

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Ph.D. degree and seven years of experience in physics, chemistry, engineering, applied mathematics, or a closely related discipline, plus substantial relevant research experience appropriate to the Research Associate classification.
  • Experience with computational modeling or numerical simulation, scientific programming and quantitative data analysis, technical documentation and communication, and collaboration in multidisciplinary research.

Responsibilities

  • Design, perform, and validate molecular-scale simulations of fluid behavior, transport, and interactions with mineral or organic pore surfaces, and analyze implications for petrophysical properties.
  • Develop and evaluate computational models of nuclear and magnetic-resonance measurements, including applications to subsurface characterization and monitoring in well environments.
  • Use scientific programming, numerical methods, and high-performance computing resources to manage simulations, assess uncertainty, interpret results, and improve reproducibility.
  • Integrate computational predictions with available experimental measurements, investigate model sensitivity, and interpret scientific findings.
  • Prepare technical reports, manuscripts, presentations, and research updates, and coordinate with faculty, students, collaborators, and consortium sponsors.

Desired Qualifications

  • An advanced degree, particularly a Ph.D., in physics, computational science, engineering, or a related field.
  • Research in molecular dynamics, Monte Carlo particle transport, magnetic resonance, or confined fluids.
  • Familiarity with MCNP, GROMACS, LAMMPS or comparable tools, Python, MATLAB, and high-performance computing.
  • Experience in subsurface energy applications, publications, presentations, and mentoring.

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University of Texas at Austin

Public research university in Austin, TX

University of Texas at Austin is a public research university in Austin, Texas. It offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional education across a broad range of fields.

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