Postdoctoral Fellow - Advanced EOR Formulation and Interface Physics in Nanoporous Rocks (Shale)
Core
Lead laboratory investigations into fluid-fluid/fluid-rock interface optimization within unconventional reservoir rocks to develop next-generation solutions for energy security and efficiency.
Role type
Postdoctoral Researcher (Experimental Physics & Chemical Engineering)
Builds
Experimental data on CO2, gas, and chemical EOR performance for shale systems.
Domain
Energy (Oil & Gas) / Subsurface Fluid Transport / Nanoporous Rocks
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
HPHT laboratory operations, fluid-fluid and fluid-rock property evaluation, surfactant chemistry, colloidal stability, technical writing, peer-reviewed publication
Preferred skills
PVT & thermodynamic modeling, phase behavior software (WinProp, PVTi), nanoparticle/colloidal suspension management, foam rheology in porous media
Technologies
WinProp, PVTi, high-pressure pumps, fluid handling equipment
Responsibilities
Design and conduct HPHT injection and microscale huff-and-puff experiments; Quantify rock wettability, interfacial tension, and aqueous stability of surfactant-nanoparticle suspensions; Formulate and optimize multi-component injectants including CO2-co-solvent blends and foam systems; Document workflows, author publications, and collaborate with numerical modeling teams
Seniority
Postdoctoral Fellow (Early Career Researcher)