Postdoctoral Scholar – Department of Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering – Cockrell School of Engineering
| Company | University of Texas – Austin |
|---|---|
| Location | Austin, TX, USA |
| Salary | $55000 – $55000 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | PhD |
| Experience Level | Junior, Mid Level |
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Engineering received within the past 3 years or expect to receive the degree by Spring 2022 (Systems, Petroleum, Environmental, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical)
- Demonstrated experience in statistical modeling, data analysis, and scientific programming languages (Python, Matlab, or R)
- Experience or familiarity with one of the following: life cycle assessment of energy systems, atmospheric dispersion modeling of greenhouse gas emissions, methane emissions from oil and gas operations
- Strong interest in translating engineering research into policy-relevant insights
- Ability to work well with cross-functional, and varied teams
- Ability to manage and lead external engagement and collaboration on projects
Responsibilities
- Designs, implements, and tests models to assess greenhouse gas emissions across the LNG supply chain
- Works with collaborators to validate models, develop user-friendly online interfaces, conduct workshops for various stakeholders in industry, finance, and government on the use of the models
- Communicates model insights to a variety of audiences of academia, industry, and government through peer-reviewed publications, presentations, policy memos, and other forms of stakeholder engagement
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Preferred Qualifications
- Working knowledge in one or more of the following areas: oil and gas operations, greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel extraction, geospatial analysis of greenhouse gas emissions
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, along with a demonstrable ability to reach a variety of audiences in academia, industry, and government