Research Assistant

Job Description

The Chemical and Petroleum Engineering Department at the United Arab Emirates University is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Research Assistant to conduct advanced research on fines migration and its implications for hydrocarbon recovery and reservoir management. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge research projects, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and contribute to scientific advancements in the field of petroleum reservoir engineering. Key Responsibilities

• Conduct experimental and theoretical studies on fines migration in porous media, including its impact on permeability, formation damage, and oil recovery.
• Develop models and simulations to predict fines behavior under various reservoir conditions.
• Design and execute laboratory experiments to investigate fines mobilization, deposition, and control mechanisms.
• Analyze data and interpret findings to generate high-quality research outputs.
• Publish research findings in high-impact journals and present at international conferences.
  
  

• MSc in Petroleum Engineering, or a closely related field. Technical Expertise:
• Strong background in fines migration, formation damage, or reservoir engineering.
• Hands-on experience with laboratory equipment (e.g., core flooding apparatus, particle analyzers).
• Proficiency in reservoir simulation software and computational modeling tools. Research Skills:
• Proven track record of publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Experience with data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., MATLAB, Python).
  
  

• Knowledge of enhanced oil recovery techniques and their interaction with fines migration.
• Experience with advanced characterization techniques.
• Familiarity with industry-standard software like CMG, Eclipse, or Petrel.