RESA III - 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
Research Scientist (Advanced EOR Formulation and Interface Physics)
Builds
Experimental data and high-impact publications on subsurface fluid transport and chemical systems for shale oil recovery.
Domain
Energy (Oil & Gas) / Petroleum Engineering / Nanoporous Rock Physics
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, experimental design
Preferred skills
PVT and thermodynamic phase behavior modeling, nanoparticle management in porous media, foam rheology, WinProp/PVTi software proficiency
Technologies
WinProp, PVTi, high-pressure pumps, HPHT equipment
Responsibilities
Design and conduct advanced high-pressure, high-temperature 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 peer-reviewed publications, and collaborate with numerical modeling teams
Seniority
Mid-Senior Level Researcher