Postdoctoral Associate in Bio-based Drilling Fluids at the University of Calgary University of Calgary in Canada

Postdoctoral Associate opportunity at the University of Calgary in the VIRLAB group under Dr. Luis D. Virla (Assistant Professor). The project is part of the CanoDrill initiative funded through Mitacs Accelerate and focuses on bio-based drilling fluids and sustainable drilling fluid systems for demanding applications such as geothermal energy and carbon storage.

The research sits at the intersection of chemical engineering, petroleum engineering, green chemistry, energy systems, and sustainable systems engineering. The role involves developing bio-based fluid formulations, studying rheology and thermofluids behavior, and contributing to both lab-scale innovation and field trials. The posting also mentions work on bio-based drilling fluid systems, environmental impact reduction, and collaboration with industry partners.

Funding and terms: Postdoctoral Associate, salary listed as $55,000, duration 1–2 years, start immediate, location Calgary, Canada.

Eligibility highlights: PhD in Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, or a closely related field; no more than 5 years since PhD; strong background in fluid rheology, thermodynamics, reaction engineering, surface/colloid chemistry, chemical synthesis, formulation development, and experimental characterization; experience with Aspen Plus/HYSYS, techno-economic analysis, LCA, and sustainability evaluation is an asset.

How to apply: Send a single PDF containing a statement of interest, CV, writing sample, and three referees to [email protected]. Use the subject line CanoDrill Postdoc Application – Candidate’s Name.