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