Geologist/Geomodeler - RESA IV

University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

2d • 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.

Benefits

• Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) retirement plan (subject to position meeting minimum hours and duration requirements)
• University-Wide or Open Recruiting eligibility for current staff
• Background checks
• Equal Opportunity Employer policies
• Pay Transparency policies
• Employment Eligibility Verification (I-9 form)
• E-Verify participation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior