Research Associate 3 - Reservoir Engineering
About The Position
The Reservoir Engineering Research Associate supports subsurface analysis for Underground Injection Control program, including CCUS, plugging & abandonment, OSR, pore-space evaluation, and long-term performance modeling. Fellows help build the workflow Louisiana needs to responsibly permit, regulate, and monitor subsurface activity under Act 458, while also supporting the NRTA’s financial planning and risk-based prioritization. Analyzes reservoir performance, CCUS storage behavior, well integrity, risk, and legacy-asset profiles. Supports plugging & abandonment prioritization, Mineral Board decisions, NRTA investment modeling, and CCUS permit evaluation. The Reservoir Engineering Research Associate strengthens Louisiana’s ability to manage underground resources safely, anticipate risk, and build a modern subsurface-governance system that protects people, operators, and the state’s long-term fiscal position.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in a related field or a bachelor's degree and two years related experience.
Nice To Haves
- Master's Degree in related field
- Petroleum, reservoir, or geological engineer
- familiarity with migration, unconventional or conventional reservoirs, and wellbore integrity analysis
- strong numerical modeling skills
Responsibilities
- Model reservoir behavior related to CO₂ injection, pressure fronts, plume migration, and storage integrity. (25%)
- Support risk assessments for legacy wells, orphaned infrastructure, and offset-well impacts. (20%)
- Develop engineering-based profiles to prioritize plugging and restoration funding. (15%)
- Evaluate subsurface data to support Mineral Board decisions and Trust Authority financing models. (15%)
- Conduct field-scale analyses integrating logs, pressure data, production history, and geological characterization. (10%)
- Assist with decision tools that visualize subsurface risk, asset condition, and long-term stability. (10%)
- Other duties as assigned. (5%)
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
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
