Python Job: Postdoctoral Fellow- Minerals and Energy Resources

The Opportunity

The project builds upon previous work from Professor Mostaghimi, focused on porous media, coal characterisation, multiscale simulation, applied machine learning, image processing and multiphase flow.

The Postdoctoral Researcher (Level A) will be part of a well-established research group with several PhD students and postdocs and will help achieve research outcomes of project in collaboration with a leading energy company through the planning, execution, and analysis of experiments as well as contributing to research proposals, papers and the supervision on research students as needed. The project aims at understanding multiphase flow in unconventional natural gas reservoirs using flow experiments, imaging and simulations. Good understanding of micro-CT imaging, core flooding and porous media as well as experience in numerical methods is required for this role.

• Salary: Research Associate – Up to Level A6: $100,3189 per annum + 17% super
• Full time, fixed-term contract: 12-15 months
• Location: Kensington - Sydney, Australia

About UNSW
UNSW is currently implementing a ten-year strategy to 2025 and our ambition for the next decade is nothing less than to establish UNSW as Australia’s global university. This position is based on the Kensington Campus within the School of Minerals and Energy Resources Engineering, established at UNSW to bring together research expertise and industry collaborations to advance the future of clean energy.

Skills & Experience

• PhD (or soon to be awarded) in Chemical, Mechanical, Civil, Petroleum or Mining Engineering or related area.
• Familiar with porous media, micro-CT imaging, image processing and physics of flow in subsurface
• Experience in numerical methods preferably Python and machine learning algorithms
• Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research with limited supervision.
• Demonstrated track record of publications and conference presentations relative to opportunity.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships.
• An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
• Ability and capacity to implement required UNSW health and safety policies and procedures.

Additional details about the specific responsibilities for this position can be found in the position description.

To Apply: Please click the button and submit your CV, Cover Letter and Responses to the Skills and Experience (see bullet points above). Please note applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed below.

Contact: Katherine Molloy – Talent Acquisition Consultant
E: [email protected]

Applications close: 11:55pm Wednesday 25 January (AEST)

UNSW aspires to be the exemplar Australian university and employer of choice for people from diverse backgrounds.
UNSW aims to ensure equality in recruitment, development, retention and promotion of staff, and that no-one is disadvantaged on the basis of their gender, cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or identity. We encourage everyone who meets the selection criteria to apply.