The University of Texas at Austin
Postdoctoral Fellow, Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering, Cockrell School of E
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Postdoctoral Fellow, Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering, Cockrell School of Engineering
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Postdoctoral Fellow, Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering, Cockrell School of Engineering
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The University of Texas at Austin . This position is open to all applicants and is scheduled for 40 hours per week, with a weekly start immediately and a duration until May 31, 2025. The role is located on the UT Austin main campus.
Job Details
Hiring Department: Hildebrand Department of Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering
Position Open To: All Applicants
Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40
FLSA Status: Exempt
Earliest Start Date: Immediately
Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until May 31, 2025
Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS
As a member of the prestigious Cockrell School of Engineering, you will work within a globally recognized engineering program—home to 11 undergraduate and 13 graduate programs, over 20 research centers, and a faculty community that includes many National Academy of Engineering members. The campus, located in Austin, is a hub for innovation and hosts major companies such as Dell, Apple, IBM, Google, and more.
Employee Benefits
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, produce deliverables on time, keep projects within budget, meet project reporting and publication requirements, and ensure that the project is appropriately resourced.
Responsibilities
Conduct state‑of‑the‑art drilling research in hydraulics and multi‑phase flow dynamics, managed pressure drilling, drill string dynamics, and geothermal well construction.
Work on proposals, R&D plans, schedules, and completion of reports on detailed phases of research projects.
Supervise undergraduate and graduate students and staff associated with R&D projects.
Write papers and present results at relevant professional meetings and conferences.
Provide input on research and development inquiries, insight, and direction for testing procedures and research.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications Ph.D. in Mechanical / Petroleum Engineering received within three years of start date. Background in computational science and multi‑physics modeling, including computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and multibody dynamics. Strong experience developing scientific computational software; proven programming skills in multiple languages (Python, Matlab). Strong record of peer‑reviewed publications in these areas. Prior experience with supervision.
Preferred Qualifications Research background in modeling multiphase flow in pipe and porous media coupled with heat transfer. Modeling of drill string dynamics, preferably using the multibody dynamics method. Familiarity with drilling and well‑completion technologies and drilling tools. Experience in software secondary development. Successful experience in patent application. Previous project supervision experience.
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 stairs.
May require lifting and moving.
Required Materials
Resume/CV.
Sample of related publications.
Three work references with contact information (at least one supervisor).
Letter of interest.
Application Instructions for Non‑Current Employees You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you may upload additional materials. All Required Materials must be uploaded before submitting. Once submitted, no changes are allowed.
Application Instructions for Current University Employees and Contingent Workers Apply via Workday searching for Find UT Jobs. Log in, update your Worker Profile, then apply. The application is one page; you will upload your resume and respond to questions to upload additional materials.
Employment Eligibility Ensure you meet all qualifications and can perform all essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Retirement Plan Eligibility The retirement plan is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) for positions ≥20 hrs/week and at least 135 days. An optional program (ORP) is available for 40‑hrs/week and ≥135 days.
Background Checks A criminal history background check will be required for finalists.
Equal Opportunity Employer The University of Texas at Austin is an equal‑opportunity/affirmative‑action employer, complying with all applicable federal and state laws. No discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status.
Pay Transparency The University will not discriminate or retain employees for pay inquiries. Employees with access to compensation information must keep it confidential unless responding to a formal complaint or investigation.
Employment Eligibility Verification Upon hiring, complete the federal I‑9 form and present original documents by the third day of employment.
E‑Verify UT Austin uses E‑Verify. The company ID number is 854197. See the E‑Verify poster and Right‑to‑Work posters (English and Spanish).
Compliance Employees may be required to report violations of Title IX and the Clery Act. All prospective employees are notified of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. The report can be accessed online or by contacting University Compliance Services.
Seniority Level Not Applicable.
Employment Type Full‑time.
Job Function Research, Analyst, and Information Technology.
Industries Higher Education.
Additional Information Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at the University of Texas at Austin by 2×.
Other Listings Research Engineering/Scientist Associate IV, Center for Energy and Environmental Systems Analysis, Cockrell School of Engineering
Postdoctoral Scholar, Department of Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering, Cockrell School of Engineering
Post‑Doctoral Researcher, Department of Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering, Cockrell School of Engineering
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Postdoctoral Fellow, Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering, Cockrell School of Engineering
at
The University of Texas at Austin . This position is open to all applicants and is scheduled for 40 hours per week, with a weekly start immediately and a duration until May 31, 2025. The role is located on the UT Austin main campus.
Job Details
Hiring Department: Hildebrand Department of Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering
Position Open To: All Applicants
Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40
FLSA Status: Exempt
Earliest Start Date: Immediately
Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until May 31, 2025
Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS
As a member of the prestigious Cockrell School of Engineering, you will work within a globally recognized engineering program—home to 11 undergraduate and 13 graduate programs, over 20 research centers, and a faculty community that includes many National Academy of Engineering members. The campus, located in Austin, is a hub for innovation and hosts major companies such as Dell, Apple, IBM, Google, and more.
Employee Benefits
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, produce deliverables on time, keep projects within budget, meet project reporting and publication requirements, and ensure that the project is appropriately resourced.
Responsibilities
Conduct state‑of‑the‑art drilling research in hydraulics and multi‑phase flow dynamics, managed pressure drilling, drill string dynamics, and geothermal well construction.
Work on proposals, R&D plans, schedules, and completion of reports on detailed phases of research projects.
Supervise undergraduate and graduate students and staff associated with R&D projects.
Write papers and present results at relevant professional meetings and conferences.
Provide input on research and development inquiries, insight, and direction for testing procedures and research.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications Ph.D. in Mechanical / Petroleum Engineering received within three years of start date. Background in computational science and multi‑physics modeling, including computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and multibody dynamics. Strong experience developing scientific computational software; proven programming skills in multiple languages (Python, Matlab). Strong record of peer‑reviewed publications in these areas. Prior experience with supervision.
Preferred Qualifications Research background in modeling multiphase flow in pipe and porous media coupled with heat transfer. Modeling of drill string dynamics, preferably using the multibody dynamics method. Familiarity with drilling and well‑completion technologies and drilling tools. Experience in software secondary development. Successful experience in patent application. Previous project supervision experience.
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 stairs.
May require lifting and moving.
Required Materials
Resume/CV.
Sample of related publications.
Three work references with contact information (at least one supervisor).
Letter of interest.
Application Instructions for Non‑Current Employees You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you may upload additional materials. All Required Materials must be uploaded before submitting. Once submitted, no changes are allowed.
Application Instructions for Current University Employees and Contingent Workers Apply via Workday searching for Find UT Jobs. Log in, update your Worker Profile, then apply. The application is one page; you will upload your resume and respond to questions to upload additional materials.
Employment Eligibility Ensure you meet all qualifications and can perform all essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Retirement Plan Eligibility The retirement plan is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) for positions ≥20 hrs/week and at least 135 days. An optional program (ORP) is available for 40‑hrs/week and ≥135 days.
Background Checks A criminal history background check will be required for finalists.
Equal Opportunity Employer The University of Texas at Austin is an equal‑opportunity/affirmative‑action employer, complying with all applicable federal and state laws. No discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status.
Pay Transparency The University will not discriminate or retain employees for pay inquiries. Employees with access to compensation information must keep it confidential unless responding to a formal complaint or investigation.
Employment Eligibility Verification Upon hiring, complete the federal I‑9 form and present original documents by the third day of employment.
E‑Verify UT Austin uses E‑Verify. The company ID number is 854197. See the E‑Verify poster and Right‑to‑Work posters (English and Spanish).
Compliance Employees may be required to report violations of Title IX and the Clery Act. All prospective employees are notified of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. The report can be accessed online or by contacting University Compliance Services.
Seniority Level Not Applicable.
Employment Type Full‑time.
Job Function Research, Analyst, and Information Technology.
Industries Higher Education.
Additional Information Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at the University of Texas at Austin by 2×.
Other Listings Research Engineering/Scientist Associate IV, Center for Energy and Environmental Systems Analysis, Cockrell School of Engineering
Postdoctoral Scholar, Department of Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering, Cockrell School of Engineering
Post‑Doctoral Researcher, Department of Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering, Cockrell School of Engineering
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