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Intern, Engineering 2027

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Post Doctoral Research Associate

Tulsa, OK • On-site

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Job description


Essential Functions (Responsibilities):
The specific duties undertaken by the Post-Doctoral Research Associate include the following:
  • develop, improve, and maintain models/software as a result of TUFFP/TUHWALP research
  • supervise day-to-day research conducted by M.S. and Ph.D. Petroleum Engineering students whose research is sponsored by TUFFP/TUHWALP
  • design and supervise the modification of existing test facilities and supervise subsequent research conducted on the test facilities
  • help prepare graduate students for presenting progress reports at semi-annual Advisory Board meetings of TUFFP/TUHWALP
  • conduct additional research on TUFFP/TUHWALP that does not involve graduate students
  • supervise the preparation of research publications to be presented at technical meetings and published in peer-reviewed technical journals
  • conduct seminars for graduate students on fluid flow
  • prepare publications based on TUFFP/TUHWALP research activities and present them at technical meetings
  • supervise the development of technical computer programs written by graduate students and based on models developed in research projects.

Required Qualifications:
Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree in Engineering Science, Petroleum, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering.
Preferred:
A record of conducting and publishing theoretical and/or experimental research on topics such as multiphase flow in pipes, artificial lift, and flow assurance. Also preferred is prior experimental research experience in multiphase flow in pipes.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
A solid understanding of a programming language such as Matlab, Python, C++ or Fortran is essential.
Basic knowledge of basic instrumentation is required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
Special Job Dimensions/Physical Demands:
No physical demands
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