Research Assistant Professor - Geothermal Reservoir Modeler/Engineer
Apply NowCompany: Jackson School of Geosciences
Location: Austin, TX 78745
Description:
Description
General Notes
This is a position at the J.J. Pickle Research Campus in North Austin.
Purpose
The position will conduct geothermal research and work on multiple current fundings exploring geothermal resources, reservoir modeling, techno-economic analysis and machine learning implementation, and other emerging geothermal energy-related topics. The selectee will be expected to develop funding and work collaboratively with the team.
Responsibilities
Salary Range
$90,000 depending on qualifications
Working Conditions
Required Materials
Qualifications
Required QualificationsThe ideal candidate must have:
Preferred QualificationsBroad expertise in geothermal systems, Specific expertise in reservoir modeling, and/or developing various machine learning models. Experience in coding in Python, Julia, or similar languages as well as industry-standard reservoir simulators. Geothermal field project experience, either in industry or academia.
General Notes
This is a position at the J.J. Pickle Research Campus in North Austin.
Purpose
The position will conduct geothermal research and work on multiple current fundings exploring geothermal resources, reservoir modeling, techno-economic analysis and machine learning implementation, and other emerging geothermal energy-related topics. The selectee will be expected to develop funding and work collaboratively with the team.
Responsibilities
- Research
- Writing (reports for funders' requirements and papers)
- Proposal Development
- Various other duties as assigned
Salary Range
$90,000 depending on qualifications
Working Conditions
- May work in all weather conditions
- May work in extreme temperatures
- May work around standard office conditions
- May work around chemicals
- May work around electrical and mechanical hazards
- Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
- Use of manual dexterity
- Climbing of stairs
- Climbing of ladders
- Lifting and moving
- Occasional weekend, overtime, and evening work to meet deadlines
- Fieldwork as necessary
Required Materials
- Resume/CV
- 3 work references with their contact information
- Letter of interest
Qualifications
Required QualificationsThe ideal candidate must have:
- Ph.D. in earth sciences or engineering with research experience in geothermal energy.
- Proven capacity for innovative, creative scientific analysis
- Excellent data management skills
- Proven publication skills and verbal communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and professional demeanor
- Ability to work both independently and effectively in a group
- Ability to work effectively with multiple disciplines, including geophysics and engineering
Preferred QualificationsBroad expertise in geothermal systems, Specific expertise in reservoir modeling, and/or developing various machine learning models. Experience in coding in Python, Julia, or similar languages as well as industry-standard reservoir simulators. Geothermal field project experience, either in industry or academia.