Geologist/Geomodeler - RESA IV

The University of Texas at Austin•Austin, TX

14h•$92,000•Onsite

About The Position

This is a 2-year position located at the J.J. Pickle Research Campus in North Austin. As part of a multi-disciplinary integrated research team investigating US tight oil / shale gas plays, the candidate will contribute to and advance RAMS geologic interpretation and geomodelling efforts.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Geology or closely related field
At least four years of experience in subsurface interpretation and geomodelling.
Experience with fracture modeling and impact of diagenesis on fracture development.
Significant experience with and/or advanced degree in statistics.
Experience with creating geologic models within Petrel.
Ability to code in Python and R.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

Ph.D. in Geology
Some petroleum industry experience (internships acceptable)
Familiarity with unconventional reservoirs.
Knowledge of the Barnett Shale play in the Permian Basin.
Experience with reservoir characterization and thermal modeling of basins.

Responsibilities

Conduct subsurface geological interpretation and analysis, including wireline log interpretation, core description, incorporation of petrophysical analyses, and mapping.
Construct, modify, and refine basin-scale 3D geo-cellular models of unconventional hydrocarbon resources. This will require working closely with the senior geologic modeler to understand the current state of models in different basins and current modeling workflows.
Contribute expertise to efforts in basin modeling and fracture analysis on an as-needed basis.
Document and present research in oral and poster formats to sponsors, in publications, and at regional and national meetings.
Perform internal and professional society service.
Interaction with sponsors and potential sponsors, collaborating with team members on program development.