Research Scientist

Posting Details

Position Information Position Title Research Scientist Job Description The University of Tulsa’s McDougall School of Petroleum Engineering has one opening for a Research Scientist. The position is in the Tulsa University Fluid Flow Projects/Tulsa University Horizontal Well Artificial Lift Projects (TUFFP/TUHWALP). These are large research consortia that conduct research on multiphase flow in pipes, wellbores, and horizontal wells. State-of-the-art experimental test loops and computing facilities are available for research. TUFFP and TUHWALP are supported by several oil and gas companies.
Essential Responsibilities:

• Supervise day-to-day research conducted by M.S. and Ph.D. Petroleum Engineering students whose research is sponsored by outside entities
• Design and supervise the modification of existing test facilities and supervise subsequent research conducted on the test facilities
• Help prepare graduate students for presenting progress reports to sponsors
• Conduct additional research that does not involve graduate students
• Supervise the preparation of research publications to be presented at technical meetings and published in peer-reviewed technical journals
• Prepare publications based on research activities and present them at technical meetings
• Supervise the development of technical computer programs written by graduate students and based on models developed in research projects.

Required Qualifications Minimum qualifications: Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree in Engineering Science, Petroleum, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering and a record of conducting and publishing theoretical and/or experimental research on topics such as multiphase flow in pipes, artificial lift, and flow assurance. Preferred Qualifications None Physical Demands Minimal physical demands Posting Detail Information Posting Number S897P Open Date 10/16/2024 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Advertising Summary

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Documents Needed To Apply

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1. Cover Letter