Postdoctoral Researcher - Multiphase Flow & CCUS
About The Position
Overview: The incumbent in this position will perform research on transient multiphase flow and heat transfer with applications in (i) geothermal engineering (construction and/or extraction thermal-hydraulics) and (ii) carbon management, including CO2 transport, injection, and well control. The position will also conduct CO2 atmospheric dispersion modeling for safety and risk-related studies and will develop and apply computational tools - including physics-based and data-informed digital twin models - for multi-energy applications. Responsibilities include developing and validating models and simulation workflows, writing technical reports and peer-reviewed publications, presenting results, and supporting experimental facility development under faculty supervision.
Requirements
- PhD in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engr, Chemical Engr, Geosciences or related field with 0 years of experience.
- Expertise in fluid mechanics/transport phenomena and heat transfer.
- Demonstrated experience in computational modeling/simulation of fluid flow and heat transfer.
- Strong scientific programming skills (e.g., Python, MATLAB, and/or C/C++) are required.
- Evidence of peer-reviewed publication and strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
Nice To Haves
- PhD in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engr, Chemical Engr, Geosciences or related field with 1-2 years of Post-PhD experience.
- Demonstrated research record in transient multiphase flow and heat transfer in wellbore systems, with applications in geothermal engineering and/or CO2 injection and well control.
- Experience with geothermal or CO2 related thermodynamics/phase behavior, coupled wellbore-reservoir modeling, CO2 atmospheric dispersion modeling, and development of digital twin workflows integrating physics-based models with experimental/operational data.
- Experience with CFD tools, HPC, and version control is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Perform research transient multiphase flow and heat transfer for geothermal systems and CO2 well operations (transport, injection, well control).
- Model CO2 atmospheric (dense-gas) dispersion for safety scenarios; deliver hazard-distance and sensitivity/uncertainty analyses.
- Publish and communicate results (papers, reports, presentations); support research planning and external engagement; maintain data/code.
Benefits
- LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
