Research Engineering/Scientist Associate III, Center for Subsurface Energy and the Environment, Cockrell School of Engineering

University of Texas at Austin

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The initial appointment will be for one year, with the possibility of renewal pending satisfactory performance and available funding. As a top-10 engineering school with the No. 1 program in Texas, the Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin has been a global leader in technology innovation and engineering education for over a century. With 11 undergraduate and 13 graduate programs, over 20 research centers and a faculty community that boasts one of the highest number of National Academy of Engineering members among U.S. universities, Texas Engineering has launched some of the nation’s most accomplished leaders and pioneered world-changing solutions in virtually every industry, from space exploration to energy to health care. Situated in the heart of Austin — named “America’s Coolest City” by Expedia and “The Best Place to Live in the U.S.” by U.S. News and World Report — the Cockrell School embodies the city’s innovative spirit. Major companies with Austin campuses, such as Dell, National Instruments, Apple, IBM, Samsung, Google and many others, continue to recruit Cockrell School students at a remarkable rate, launching thousands of successful careers and developing Texas Engineers into industry leaders. UT Austin provides outstanding employee benefits and total rewards packages that include: Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%) Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 7.75% employer matching funds Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b) Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities Tuition assistance An expansive employee discount program, including athletic tickets Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card The Research Engineering/Scientist Associate III will perform research and oversee projects in the areas of hydraulic fracturing, sand control and other relevant areas in the Center for Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering under Dr. Mukul Sharma.

Requirements

Master's Degree plus two (2) years' experience OR Bachelor’s Degree and four (4) years’ experience
Experience using specialized research equipment used in the field of research
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate

Nice To Haves

Ph.D. in Petroleum Engineering
Knowledge of geo-mechanical fundamentals
Experience working with both Service companies and Operator companies
Ability to quickly learn geo-mechanical software and the ability to write computer code that implements physical models
Demonstrate research ability through relevant publications

Responsibilities

Conduct research related to geo-mechanical modeling of hydraulic fractures.
Conduct research on multiple projects by communicating with sponsors and PI; manage and maintain progress/status of the project, which includes preparing/submitting progress reports; receiving feedback from the project sponsors and PI.
Collaborate with other students working as Research Assistants for Dr. Sharma on related projects.
Promote Hydraulic Fracturing and Sand Control Industrial Affiliates Program. This includes making presentations and visiting potential future sponsors/member companies to join the Hydraulic Fracturing and Sand Control Industrial Affiliates Program.
Research and write proposals for future funding opportunities.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 7.75% employer matching funds
Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities
Tuition assistance
An expansive employee discount program, including athletic tickets
Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card
Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card