Postdoctoral Researcher

Louisiana State University • Goodwell, OK

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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. The position will also support PHMSA-related research on shrouding effects on pressurized liquefied natural gas (LNG) releases and pipeline leak detection using aerial distributed fiber-optic sensing (DFOS). 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, Nuclear Engr or related 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.
• A valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• PhD in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engr, Chemical Engr, Nuclear Engr or related with 1-2 years of experience post-PhD.
• 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.
• OSHA/University lab safety training.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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. The position will also support PHMSA-related research on shrouding effects on pressurized liquefied natural gas (LNG) releases and pipeline leak detection using aerial distributed fiber-optic sensing (DFOS).
• Develop and validate models and simulation workflows, writing technical reports and peer-reviewed publications, presenting results, and supporting experimental facility development under faculty supervision.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree