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Research Engineer II
Job Description
The research engineer is responsible for improving existing research technologies, developing and evaluating new research ideas, providing technical support as well as assisting in the R&D efforts for hydrate and cold flow projects for the Office of Research. Position duties include planning experiments, supervising the analytical lab, determining specific analytical test requirements for various experiments as well as developing/ incorporating new analytical methods related to in-house flow assurance studies. Additional responsibilities include performing process simulations, kinetic and deposition modelling, and flowsheet development for the new projects as well as assisting the principal investigator with other technical issues related to other projects. The research engineer will also assist the principal investigator in providing quality control for project generated data, such as, engineering and scientific support for bench top test runs, flow loop experiments, determining key process variables, defining risk involved and providing solutions. Writing research proposals is also an important part of this role.
Specific Responsibilities:
Specific Responsibilities:
- Creating new research ideas and writing research proposals; designing new tests and loop modifications for specific tests on the hydrates flow loop. Developing deposition modeling tools for flow assurance technology
- Providing work direction/mentoring to graduate students and technicians and managing multiple research projects. Developing and executing laboratory and flow loop experiments; analyzing experimental results, writing detailed test protocols and generating check-lists for hydrates flow loop tests; communicating experimental results through reports and presentations
- Process simulation/flow assurance modeling; assessing test feasibility through PVT analysis, heat and mass transfer analysis
- Developing and maintaining data processing tools (templates with macros) and data accessibility tools (test database) for multiple bench scale units and flow loops
- Providing quality control for all experimental and analytical data generated from the projects
- Ensuring health and safety enforcement
Required Qualifications
This position requires a Master’s degree in petroleum or chemical engineering with 3+ years post-baccalaureate theoretical and/or experimental research experience in flow assurance technology, a PhD is preferred. Proven strong team work ethics, and capable of handling multiple priorities at the same time; strong data processing and interpretation skills, strong communication and interpersonal skills; experience working with a diverse team that includes students and unwavering commitment to safety.
Preferred Qualifications
This position requires a Master’s degree in petroleum or chemical engineering with 3+ years post-baccalaureate theoretical and/or experimental research experience in flow assurance technology, a PhD is preferred. Proven strong team work ethics, and capable of handling multiple priorities at the same time; strong data processing and interpretation skills, strong communication and interpersonal skills; experience working with a diverse team that includes students and unwavering commitment to safety.
Physical Demands
Moderate physical demands
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S415P
Open Date
09/21/2022
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
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The University of Tulsa seeks to recruit and retain talented students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. The University of Tulsa is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply. The University does not discriminate on the basis of personal status or group characteristic including, but not limited to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, sex, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, or marital status. The University of Tulsa is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/ Veteran.
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