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Overview
The Department of Energy and Mineral Engineering (EME) in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences at Penn State is hiring a Postdoctoral Scholar in compositional simulation for applications in porous media, including aquifer contamination, geologic storage, and enhanced oil recovery, under the direction of Dr. Russell T. Johns. The selected candidate will develop a new generation compositional simulation software for application to porous media inflow for both environmental and petroleum industries. The model will allow up to four phases in equilibrium and include chemical reactions and transfer of components between phases. The key hypothesis is that phase labels are not needed, and flow can be based solely on phase properties. Without phase labels, discontinuities that are normally encountered in parameters like relative permeability can be eliminated, making simulations faster, more accurate, and more likely to converge.
In addition to pursuing the simulation research project, the postdoc will have career development opportunities, exposure to professional networks within several industries, engage in grant writing and publish in high-quality journals and conferences. There are opportunities to participate in career development seminars hosted by the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs at Penn State.
The initial appointment is for one year with the opportunity to renew, contingent on satisfactory performance and funding. If highly successful, there may be an opportunity to develop software for commercial applications.
Qualifications Ideal candidates should have a Ph.D. in petroleum engineering or a related discipline by the time of hire, or have completed the Ph.D. program except for degree conferral (All But Diploma status). The candidate must have significant expertise with cubic equations-of-state and both fully implicit and IMPEC formulations of compositional partial differential equations, necessary boundary conditions, and other thermodynamic skills. The researcher is expected to have excellent analytical ability, willingness to learn across fields, and excellent writing and communication skills.
How to Apply Review of applicants will begin immediately until filled. The starting date is negotiable, although preferred by September 1, 2024. To apply, submit the following materials to Workday:
Cover letter summarizing your relevant background and interest in this project
Curriculum vitae
2-3 examples of scholarly work (manuscripts published or under review)
Provide evidence of commitment to fostering diversity, equity, inclusive excellence, and belonging in the classroom, research lab and beyond. See the DEI section below for more information on Penn State's commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
Names and contact information for 3 references, including their relationship to you
Additional Information Penn State is committed to equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. We strongly encourage candidates from traditionally underrepresented groups in STEM to apply.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion The Pennsylvania State University's College of Earth and Mineral Sciences takes an active role in building a talented, inclusive, and culturally competent workforce. We understand that our future is guided by basic principles of fairness, mutual respect, and commitment to each other. More information about DEI can be found here:
https://www.ems.psu.edu/diversity
Location and program The EME department is housed in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences at Penn State, University Park. For additional resources:
More information about the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences:
https://www.ems.psu.edu/
More information about our department:
https://www.eme.psu.edu/
Penn State (University Park) is a top-ranked research university, located in State College, PA. More information about the university:
https://www.psu.edu/
Contact Please contact Russell Johns (rjohns@psu.edu) with any questions.
Apply online at
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In addition to pursuing the simulation research project, the postdoc will have career development opportunities, exposure to professional networks within several industries, engage in grant writing and publish in high-quality journals and conferences. There are opportunities to participate in career development seminars hosted by the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs at Penn State.
The initial appointment is for one year with the opportunity to renew, contingent on satisfactory performance and funding. If highly successful, there may be an opportunity to develop software for commercial applications.
Qualifications Ideal candidates should have a Ph.D. in petroleum engineering or a related discipline by the time of hire, or have completed the Ph.D. program except for degree conferral (All But Diploma status). The candidate must have significant expertise with cubic equations-of-state and both fully implicit and IMPEC formulations of compositional partial differential equations, necessary boundary conditions, and other thermodynamic skills. The researcher is expected to have excellent analytical ability, willingness to learn across fields, and excellent writing and communication skills.
How to Apply Review of applicants will begin immediately until filled. The starting date is negotiable, although preferred by September 1, 2024. To apply, submit the following materials to Workday:
Cover letter summarizing your relevant background and interest in this project
Curriculum vitae
2-3 examples of scholarly work (manuscripts published or under review)
Provide evidence of commitment to fostering diversity, equity, inclusive excellence, and belonging in the classroom, research lab and beyond. See the DEI section below for more information on Penn State's commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
Names and contact information for 3 references, including their relationship to you
Additional Information Penn State is committed to equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. We strongly encourage candidates from traditionally underrepresented groups in STEM to apply.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion The Pennsylvania State University's College of Earth and Mineral Sciences takes an active role in building a talented, inclusive, and culturally competent workforce. We understand that our future is guided by basic principles of fairness, mutual respect, and commitment to each other. More information about DEI can be found here:
https://www.ems.psu.edu/diversity
Location and program The EME department is housed in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences at Penn State, University Park. For additional resources:
More information about the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences:
https://www.ems.psu.edu/
More information about our department:
https://www.eme.psu.edu/
Penn State (University Park) is a top-ranked research university, located in State College, PA. More information about the university:
https://www.psu.edu/
Contact Please contact Russell Johns (rjohns@psu.edu) with any questions.
Apply online at
psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/PSU_Academic/job/Penn-State-University-Park/Postdoctoral-Scholar_REQ_0000056575-1
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
For safety at Penn State, and to review the Annual Security Report which contains information about crime statistics and other safety and security matters, please go to the
Penn State Police site. A hard copy of the Annual Security Report can be requested.
Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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