PhD STUDENTSHIPS AVAILABLE TO RESEARCHERS Heriot Watt

The Institute welcomes applications for MSc, MPhil and PhD students. In the first instance, to apply, please email your curriculum vitae to the relevant project manager (Principal Investigator).

The following funding awards provide a guide to the available opportunities to study for a research related degree with the Institute.

See also: PhD/MPhil

DANESH SCHOLARSHIP (IPE Internal Award)
Awards Per Year	2
Date for Submission	Annually: March (1) and October (1)
Submit to	Director of Research, Research Coordination Committee (RCC)
Comments	Selection via RCC. Fees and maintenance paid.
DOROTHY HODGKINS PG AWARD (DHPA)
Awards Per Year	1 to 2
Date for Submission	Annually: April
Submit to	Director of Research, Research Coordination Committee (RCC)
Comments	RCC must have sufficient notice to inspect the applicants. Fees and maintenance paid.
DOCTORAL TRAINING AWARD (DTA)
Awards Per Year	1 to 2
Date for Submission	Annually: March
Submit to	Director of Research, Research Coordination Committee (RCC)
Comments	Researchers who have generated successful research council grants have first call. Selection via RCC committee. For UK students only. Fees and maintenance paid.
ENGINEERING & PHYSICAL SCIENCES RESEARCH COUNCIL (EPSRC)
Awards Per Year	As specified on EPSRC website
Date for Submission
Submit to	EPSRC as appropriate
Comments	Fees and maintenance must be paid by EPSRC.
JOINT INDUSTRY PROJECT (JIP)
Awards Per Year	No limit
Date for Submission	Any time during the year
Submit to	Assessment by theindividual group Principal Investigator
Comments	Fees and maintenance must be paid. INDUSTRY FUNDED - Companies from time to time may wish to sponsor a PhD student themselves outwith IPE normal project structure.
NATURAL ENVIRONMENT RESEARCH COUNCIL (NERC)
Awards Per Year	As specified on NERC website
Date for Submission
Submit to	NERC as appropriate
Comments	Fees and maintenance must be paid by NERC.
OVERSEAS RESEARCH STUDENTSHIP (ORS)
Awards Per Year	1 to 2
Date for Submission	Annually: February
Submit to	Director of Research, Research Coordination Committee (RCC)
Comments	The university has a number of these available from SFC. IPE bids for one. Fees element must be supported by an RCC/IPE award (IPE pays maintenance and UK-equivalent fees, ORS pays the difference).

Minimum amount for a student’s maintenance award: £12,600
Overseas student fees: £15,400
European student fees: £5,700
UK student fees: £3,900

MSc Petroleum Engineering Stavanger 2009

A bachelor degree in Petroleum Engineering is generally required.

However, highly qualified graduates from the fields of:

• Mechanical Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Geological Engineering
• Geophysical Engineering
• Physical Chemistry

may also be considered. In this case relevant work experience after graduation of at least one year as an engineer in the petroleum industry is required. Applicants must demonstrate competitive academic standards.

Normally, the level of grades of those that are short listed is equivalent to a Second Class Upper Division or better. Applicants with a grade level equivalent to Second Class Lower Division, or lower, will not be considered for admission.

Please note that applicants who have completed or are in the process of completing an MSc degree will not be considered for a scholarship. The faculty's policy is to not offer financial support to or to prioritize admission to students under this category.

English Language Requirements
Proficiency in English is required of all students in Norway. Students who are not native speakers of English, have to document their knowledge of English. Please find detailed information regarding required test and minimum scores here.

Pipeline Engineer UK

A Pipeline Engineer is required to join a leading oil and gas consultancy in its London Head Office. This office is the main location for acquisition and delivery of international projects, as well as major projects for the European theatre. The projects completed here include FEED, design, procurement and construction management services and plant modifications and operations support. The successful applicant will be joining a company where their expertise can be fully utilized, servicing a broad range of clients in the upstream oil & gas process industry.

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6 PhD scholarships or Post doctorate fellowships - Research programme on control and optimisation of offshore production systems for oil and gas

Siemens and NTNU are cooperating in a large research programme on new tools and methods for control and optimisation of offshore production systems, including subsea flow lines and risers, platform process systems and power supply systems. The field of research covers several technical disciplines, and the PhD's/Postdoc will work in multi-disciplinary teams. Parts of the work will be carried out at Siemens' premises, and will be closely related to industrial applications. The engagement period is 4 years (include 25 % duties in the project) for PhD scholarships and 3 years for Post doctorate fellowships.

Salaries
PhD candidates are remunerated in code 1017 in the State salary scale 45-51, gross NOK 353 000 to NOK 391 500 per annum (before tax), depending on qualifications.
Postdoc fellows are remunerated in code 1352, in the State salary scale 57-76, gross NOK 435 500 to NOK 625 900 per annum (before tax), depending on qualifications. PhD candidates are normally remunerated at wage level 45, whereas Postdoc fellows are normally remunerated at wage level 57. There will be a 2 % deduction to The Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund from gross salary.

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STINT Scholarship for Academic Excellence

The Swedish Foundation for International Cooperation in Research and Higher Education - STINT - has initiated a new scholarship programme for foreign students at international master programmes in Sweden. STINT has invited a number of foreign universities to nominate candidates to the programme.
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Reservoir Engineer Job Vacancy

Our client is a large multinational company that operates in over thirty countries worldwide and has been ranked by FORTUNE as one of the largest 500 companies worldwide. The client has been in the Oil and Gas industry for over thirty years and operates in both upstream and downstream projects, the client already employees over 25,000 employees .

The client is looking for Reservoir Engineers of all levels to fill a number of positions that are in the Far East. Predominantly these roles will be based in Malaysia, Vietnam, Singapore, China and Indonesia.

The selected candidates will not only work for a multinational company but will also get the opportunity of a life time as well as getting a competitive wage of up to $22K a month plus benefits. If you have between 1 and 40 years experience within the industry as a Reservoir Engineer and would like more information about the vacancies please contact Leap29 on the details below.

Consultant - Geologist/Geoscientist/Geophysicist

Roxar Limited currently has an opening for a Geologist, Geophysicist or Geoscientist to join the Services group. If you have a relevant degree to MSc level and a good understanding of the reservoir exploration and development cycle this could be an excellent opportunity to jumpstart your career!

The ideal candidate for this position will have some experience in the use of geological software, good communication skills and fluency in English. Up to three years work experience may be beneficial, however, high skills and results may compensate for lack of experience.

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CO2 Storage in Depleted Fields - PhD Opportunity

Applications are invited to investigate an important aspect of Carbon Capture and Storage, CCS. You will carry out research with a particular focus on storing CO2 in depleted gas reservoirs and deep saline aquifers, seeking to understand the generic issues of the movement and trapping of CO2 in porous rock. The project will focus on understanding and mathematical modeling of CO2 trapping mechanisms during CO2 injection and storage in underground geological formation. [more]

Applications shoud be made direct to Dr Mehran Sohrabi (mehran.sohrabi@pet.hw.ac.uk).

Petroleum Engineer

The client we represent is a midsize international company which operates offshore assets in the North Sea. Their intention is to hire an experienced petroleum engineer to optimize production of one of their oil and gas fields. Applicants should hold a Bachelor degree in reservoir engineering and have a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in reservoir engineering with a strong background in production engineering.

An extremely successful western European exploration and production company, our client also operates assets in Africa and the Middle East, offering the possibility to relocate and gain international exposure. Moreover, they have a habit of only hiring engineers with outstanding educational and professional track records, offering some of the most competitive packages in the industry and ensuring consistent high performance achievements.
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PROCESS ENGINEER INDIA

A major project for refining, the Jubail refinery will be the largest of the Group with a capacity to process 400,000 barrels/day.

With its deep conversion units it will produce ultra low sulphur fuels. The plan of the refinery will include, notably, an hydrocracker, an FCC unit and a delayed coker. Operational start-up is planned for the end of 2012 with a headcount of 1200 people.

In the start-up team for the "Engineering Procurement Construction" phase (EPC) you will be part of the process team responsible for detail studies work for one of the package (300 million to 1 billion $).

Located within one of the international engineeering partners' premises, currently beeing selected, you will assure the coordination and validation of contractor's studies in conjunction with the Package Manager. In this regards, you will participate in audits and specific reviews (PID, HAZOP, ...).
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PhD Student: CFD Design of Micro-reactors for Large Scale Processing

Conditions of employment

The successful candidate will be employed full-time by TU Delft for a fixed period of 4 years within which he or she is expected to write a dissertation leading to a doctoral degree (PhD thesis). The monthly salary for a PhD starts at a maximum of € 2000 per month gross, increasing to a maximum of € 2558 gross in the fourth year.
TU Delft offers an attractive benefits package, including a flexible work week, free high-speed Internet access from home, and the option of assembling a customized compensation and benefits package (the 'IKA'). Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities.
Delft University of Technology strives to increase the number of women in higher academic positions; women are therefore especially encouraged to apply.

Information and application

For more information about this position or to apply, please contact Prof. C.R.Kleijn, phone: +31 (0)15-2782835, e-mail: Applicants-MSP-TNW@tudelft.nl. To apply, please e-mail a detailed CV along with a letter of application to: Applicants-MSP-TNW@tudelft.nl. When applying for this position, make sure to mention vacancy number TNWMSP08-043.

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PhD:Liquid-liquid & Gas-liquid Reactors Netherlands

Information and application

For more information about this position or to apply, please contact Prof. Dr. Ir. H.E.A. Van den Akker, phone: +31 (0)15-2785000, e-mail: Applicants-MSP-TNW@tudelft.nl. To apply, please e-mail a detailed CV along with a letter of application to: Applicants-MSP-TNW@tudelft.nl

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PhD: Oil/water separation technology Netherlands

In the Oil & Gas sector of DSTI, a project is being set up that aims at making existing oil/water separation equipment for oil production an order of magnitude smaller. The traditional large pressure vessels and settling tanks are replaced by line size devices that use swirling flow to accelerate the separation process. These devices not only make oil production cheaper, but also cleaner and safer and potentially these enable operation from remote geographical locations and even subsea.
The physics behind these swirling devices are, however, challenging. The present project is a cooperation of Shell, Frames, CDS Engineering and the Universities of Technology in Delft, Eindhoven and Twente. This combination of industry, both operators and suppliers, and universities will give a solid foundation to develop this new technology by studying the various key processes in a practical context; key processes include swirling flow, densely dispersed liquid/liquid multiphase flow, phase separation, coalescence and break-up. The problem will be addressed from two angles, i.e. one PhD student (this vacancy) will focus on experimental research, the other PhD student will approach the research questions from the theoretical and numerical side. The ultimate project deliverable includes fundamental knowledge on the processes that govern oil/water separation. That knowledge, in particular geometrical and flow parameters, may be used by engineers to design an inline oil/water separation device.

The Dutch Separation Technology Institute (DSTI) is the network in which industry, universities and knowledge institutes work closely together to develop breakthrough separation technologies for application in different sectors of the process industry. Some 40 companies from the food, pharmaceutical, oil and gas, chemical and process water industries, together with eight knowledge centres have joined DSTI.
Applicants should have a recent MSc in Chemical Engineering, Fluid Mechanics, Applied Physics or a related discipline. We seek candidates with proficiency in experimental design, data analysis and interpretation, and with excellent experimental skills in Fluid Mechanics. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are also required.

Delft University of Technology strives to increase the number of women in higher academic positions; women are therefore especially encouraged to apply.
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PhD in collaboration with Total in Utrecht

REFINING CATALYSTS CHARACTERIZATION BY ELECTRON TOMOGRAPY WITH 3D VISUALIZATION

This project, in collaboration with TOTAL FRANCE, focusses on the study of the structure of supported Mo(Co)S2 catalysts, and how this structure is influenced by preparation and support properties. The preparation of the catalysts will be performed in collaboration with the Research Lab in Feluy (Belgium). Several characterisation techniques will be combined, but the main tool for 3D characterisation on a nanoscale will be electron tomography. Hence the development of suitable sample preparation techniques, and the study and interpretation of electron tomograms is an important part of the work. Final goal of the project is to relate the preparation and support parameters to the structural properties and finally catalytic performance of the catalysts.

- Conditions: The candidates are offered a full−time position for 4 years.

We are looking for an excellent and enthusiastic researcher with a relevant background and an MSc in Chemistry, Materials Sciences, or Physics. We have a preference for candidates with experience with electron microscopy.,

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Application and Admission MSc PhD University of stuttgart

Application and Admission:
Students holding either Master's or Bachelor's degrees in physics, chemistry, materials science or related subjects can apply for admission. While students holding Master's degrees can be directly admitted to the PhD program, students with Bachelor's degrees in physics will have to first enroll in the Master's program at the University of Stuttgart and are required to submit a Master's thesis after 1-1.5 years. Within the IMPRS-AM, Master's and PhD programs will be seamlessly integrated.

Application Periods:
There are two application periods per year: The first application period starts on October 1 and ends on February 1 of the year of enrollment and the second one starts on May 1 up to September 1 for the upcoming year.

More Information:http://www.imprs-am.mpg.de/

MSc Petroleum Geoscience UK

The programme is accredited for a period of 5 years from 1st June, 2007. Students on course and graduating this year will be the first cohort to be deemed to have an accredited degree.

The MSc in Petroleum Geoscience is a new programme, but with a strong legacy; the course was established in 2004 following relocation of staff from Oxford Brookes to the University of Manchester. The Petroleum Geoscience MSc at the University of Manchester offers an integrated course programme with a wide range of taught and research options, and provision of world-class teaching and research facilities. The University of Manchester one of the largest Universities in Europe has firmly established this course as a centre of excellence for Petroleum Geoscience for both UK and worldwide recruitment.

More Information: http://www.seaes.manchester.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/courses/petroleum/

MBA Oil and Gas Management Course

MBA Scholarships

The Aberdeen Business School is able to offer a limited number of scholarships to assist exceptionally able students who wish to undertake its International MBA programme on a full-time or online basis.

Full-time MBA
Scholarships range from 'Full' fee Scholarships to 'Overseas' Scholarships. The numbers of Scholarships awarded varies from region to region.

Online MBA (eMBA)
Scholarships range from £500 to £3,000 and are open to all applicants.

More Information: http://www.rgu.ac.uk/ABS/postgraduate/page.cfm?pge=19407

PhD IfP France

Geomechanical and petroacoustical characterization of rock alteration due to acid gas injection

This Ph-D position is devoted to the impact of acid fluids injection on the geomechanical and acoustic properties of rocks, in order to improve the modeling of CO2 deep geological storages. The study will include a large experimental component, and will address two complementary issues: - definition of a geomechanical constitutive law taking into account the weakening of the mechanical properties of the reservoir rock (carbonate and sandstone with a carbonate cement) under the acid attack induced by an interstitial fluid saturated with CO2. This specific model could then be introduced in geomechanical simulations at the site scale; - characterization of the acid attack effects on the rock petroacoustic properties, to predict the induced variations on the seismic images used for monitoring the CO2 injection site.

PhD IfP France

Homogeneisation of the relative permeabilities for the single media modelling of fractured reservoirs

Recent environmental and economical questions as C02 storage and oil productivity require the use of numerical flow and transport simulations in geological media (as fractured media). Current characterization methods for fractured reservoirs allow obtaining at the fine scale a realistic representation of these complex structures: the discrete fracture network (DFN). As multiphase simulations are CPU time consuming on those models (too many nodes), various techniques of homogenisation have been developed towards single or dual porosity models. If efficient methods exist for the calculation of the equivalent permeability tensor, the upscaling of multiphase flow properties (relative permeabilities and capillary pressures) are an open issue. The goal of this thesis is to develop upscaling techniques of multiphase flow properties in order to carry out realistic single porosity simulations
Contact:
Andre.FOURNO@ifp.fr

Belgium - Ghent University Master Grants for Students from Developing Countries

This programme of UGent provides postgraduate scholarships to candidates from developing countries who wish to obtain a master’s degree at Ghent University. The grants are available for all master programmes at Ghent University. They are awarded for the duration of the studies with a maximum of 2 years. In case of a two-year-programme the scholarship will only be paid for the full term if the student successfully completes the first year of the programme.

The scholarship consists of an allowance of € 850 per month plus the yearly tuition fee.

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For more information you can contact Chris Simoens, tel. 09/2643035

PhD position IFB France CO2 Storage

Optimisation of the monitoring strategy of a geological CO2 storage

Social acceptance of geological storage of CO2 will imply using up to date monitoring techniques, that will insure the relevance of the storage. Due to the number of available monitoring techniques and the associated costs, optimising the data management during the life of the storage is a major issue. We can have to provide answers to practical questions such as : In the case of a prospect : where can we drill a new exploration well, given that some data is already available, and that the geological context remains uncertain. In the case of an existing storage, what are the most relevant quantities to monitor : Ph, salinities of the fluids, pressures). In practice, we will have to address saline aquifer storage, both in the filling and storage phases. The proposed techniques are based about Information theory concepts, coupled with Bayesian inversion formalism. The main idea is to maximize the entropy-based distance between prior and posterior probability distributions of the parameters describing the geological/petrophysical storage. These distributions are defined in a bayesian sense using a probabilistic view of inverse problems. This entropy can thus be maximized with respect to the parameters describing the measurements such as the position of observation wells, frequency of data acquisition etc... The same approach can be applied about any parameter set of practical interest : total stored CO2, probability of . In practice, the involved calculations imply the evaluation of large covariance matrix, and of the associated determinants. Sampling techniques will have to be proposed in order to provide tractable calculations. Karhunen Loève decompositions, Monte Carlo sampling will be tested. Real example coming from France or Germany deep saline prospects could serve as practical examples.
Contact: Benoit.NOETINGER@ifp.fr

PhD research fellowship Norway

PhD research fellowship “Modeling and simulation of anomalous transport phenomena” in NTNU, Norway

(Application deadline: October 24th)

One PhD research fellowship on “Modeling and simulation of anomalous transport phenomena” is available at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Department of Energy and Process Engineering, Faculty of Engineering Science and Technology. The fellowship is within a project financed by SINTEF Energy Research.

More Information:

http://innsida.ntnu.no/getfile.php/vedlegg/48e1e2f7cdf002.38152720/PhD_EPT_6908_nettopp.doc

PhD research fellowships petroleum technology

PhD research fellowships within petroleum technology / reservoir engineering in NTNU Norway

The Department of Petroleum Engineering and Applied Geophysics invites applicants for two PhD research fellowships within petroleum technology / reservoir engineering. The PhD research fellowships are awarded for a total of 3 years.
(Application deadline: October 31st)

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http://innsida.ntnu.no/getfile.php/vedlegg/48da2abd0071a0.31225827/Stip+IVT+6808_IPT_petroleumsteknologi_reservoarteknikk_eng_Nettopp.doc

Job Vacancy: Chemical Engineer (Process) Iran

Expiry Date: 09 Oct 2008

Job Position:

Chemical Engineer (Process)

Requirements:

- BS - Male - Min 5 Yrs. Exp.

Description / Location:

- Location: Tehran, Iran

Contact Details:

- Fax: +9821 2252 6008 - Email: sc_resume@yahoo.com

PhD:Compaction of unconsolidated or weakly consolidated reservoir rocks

Compaction of unconsolidated or weakly consolidated reservoir rocks.

Impacts on transport properties.
in IFP, France

Performance of reservoirs and wells in unconsolidated formations involve many challenges from the point of view of hydromechanical properties. Indeed, the significative deformations that theses unconsolidated reservoirs undergo during production, mainly because of fluid pressure changes, have an important impact on the performance of the wells but also lead to strong modifications of the flow properties at the scale of the whole reservoir. In this thesis, we will focus on the evolution of directional permeabilities with deformation on granular rocks with little or no consolidation, tested in the different deformation regimes. Computed MicroTomography could also be used to visualize the three-dimensional morphology of grains, pores and intergranular contacts in the studied rocks, in order to characterize the damage of the core samples submitted to triaxial tests. In addition, an acoustic emission set-up could allow to relocate at the core scale the damage created during compaction, which could help to correlate the macroscopic evolution of transport properties to the microstructural modifications.
Contact: Nicolas.GLAND@ifp.fr

Job vacancy: Numerical Rock

Numerical Rocks AS was founded in 2004 by Statoil Innovation with the purpose of commercializing cutting-edge technology within reservoir modeling and numerical simulations of reservoir rock properties. The company has 23 employees, is based in Trondheim, Norway and provides software tools and technical services for reservoir characterization. The company is owned by Statoil Innovation and the employees.

Main duties and responsibilities:
• Work actively with new and existing clients to promote awareness of use of e-Core technology
and software
• Key Account responsibility towards our clients
• Attend client meetings and occasional industry exhibitions as a ‘technical expert’
• Perform and manage technical studies using our technology and software
• Further development of our technology in close co-operation with our Trondheim R&D team
• Assist in reaching the company’s financial and strategic goals
• Personnel and QC responsibilities
• Be part of the management team

More Information:
http://www.numericalrocks.com/images/stories/Job%20ads/microsoft_word_-_senior_reservoir_engineers_trnd_-_may_2008.pdf

Job vacancy: SINTEF Reservoir Engineering

Reservoir Engineers

About the department
The department consists of two technical groups, Seismic and Reservoir Technology.The Seismic group concentrates on the development of new methods for processing seismic data.Activities within Reservoir Technology include reservoir simulation and laboratory measurements, together with mathematical modelling and analysis of reservoir processes and phenomena. The focus is on improved oil recovery by means of gas injection and WAG, especially using CO2. The other main activity in the department is related to CO2 storage.Being part of a larger institute we are developing integrated solutions in co-operation between the Seismic Group and the other departments at SINTEF Petroleum Research. In addition we co-operate with the department of Petroleum Engineering and applied geophysics at NTNU (Norwegian University of Science and Technology), thus offering membership in a large and active reservoir community at SINTEF/NTNU in Trondheim. Our work is project-oriented applied research for leading companies in the petroleum sector. This makes us a unique partner operating between academia and industry. We seek an atmosphere of creativity, innovation, team-work, professionalism and customer-orientation.

Link to apply:

http://www.sintef.no/Home/Working-in-SINTEF/Vacant-positions/

PhD Vacancy: Well treatments based on polymers and microgels

Well treatments based on polymers and microgels.

Optimization of the effectiveness and of the durability in the context of the sand production control - ABSTRACT - Most of the problems related to well productivity, especially in gas storage issues, result from sand and or water inopportune production.
The fines, transported at high velocity by gas, have a very powerful abrasive capacity, involving an accelerated degradation of the equipments. Microgel or polymer treatments have shown their capacity to restore well productivities. However, the understanding of the main mechanisms related to the productivity enhancement are still lacking. The objectives of the research work is to investigate experimentally the cause of fines particles erosion and the interactions with polymers and microgels in order to optimise and to increase the durability of the treatments. The work will be based on flow in rock plugs to characterise particles erosion related to the nature of the rock types. Small scale visualizations are also needed to understand the relations between micro and macro scale.
Contact: Yannick.PEYSSON@ifp.fr

Phd:Optimisation of non-conventional wells

TITLE - Optimisation of non-conventional wells
ABSTRACT - Non-conventional wells (multibranched well with arbitrary trajectory) allow to increase considerably hydrocarbon recovery. The productivity of this kind of wells depends on various factors which make the optimum well implementation difficult. The main factors to be considered are the well configurations (depth, orientation of main drain, number of branches, length and orientation of each branch, trajectory ...), reservoir heterogeneity or nature of fluid in place (oil, water, gas). By considering the high drilling cost and the potential earn in well productivity, optimum implementation of non-conventional wells is an important issue in petroleum industry. In this thesis, we propose to study new methodologies to overcome above difficulties for optimum well implementation.
Contact: D-Yu.DING@ifp.fr

PhD: Enhancing Oil-Recovery from Fractured Carbonate Reservoirs by Reaction-Induced Wettability Alteration

Industry-Funded 3-Year PhD Studentship

Enhancing Oil-Recovery from Fractured Carbonate Reservoirs by Reaction-Induced Wettability Alteration

Research group of Stephan K. Matthäi, Centre for Petroleum Studies, Department of Earth Sciences and Engineering, South Kensington Campus, Imperial College London, SW7 2AZ, UK, +44 20 759 47349, contact: s.matthai@ic.ac.uk

1. Research Environment and Required Expertise

The Department of Earth Science and Engineering at Imperial College London is a leading centre for research in the Earth Sciences, Petroleum Engineering, and Computer Simulation of Natural Processes. The development of numerical simulation software and algorithms is a key area of growth in this institute with more than 30 PhD students.

Applicants must be able to write and run numerical simulation software and be familiar with the finite element and the finite volume methods. Knowledge of ANSI/ISO C++ including the STL is essential. A masters degree (or equivalent) in applied mathematics, computational physics or science / engineering combined with experience in numerical modelling is desirable.

The successful PhD candidate will become the tenth member of the Computational Hydrogeodynamics research team engaged in a lively scientific discourse, including weekly group meetings. For the induction of new group members we have prepared, tested, and revised a suite of written materials explaining our workflows and the computational methods used by the group. The induction will include frequent project meetings during which the team will explore solutions to technical or methodical challenges. The advertised research project is multi-disciplinary by nature and its objectives will be achieved by a team effort. The primary role of the successful applicant will be the development and improvement of computational algorithms.

Advertisement of Position, Application and Interview Process

This research project is advertised internationally. Please contact Dr. Matthai and collect Imperial College admission forms and instructions from Ms. Samantha Delamaine (E-mail: sam.delamaine@imperial.ac.uk, Tel: +44 (0) 207 594 7339). The closing date for applications is 23^rd December 2007. A pre-requisite is that the candidate has an EU passport and EU work experience.

The short-listed applicants will be invited for interview. On this occasion they will be introduced to the research team as well as the software tools in use.

PhD:Design of CO2 storage in aquifers

Carbon capture and storage (CCS) – the collection of carbon dioxide (CO2) from power stations and its injection underground – is an important technology to reduce CO2 emissions to the atmosphere and hence to mitigate climate change. The North Sea, with mature hydrocarbon fields and saline aquifers offers an attractive storage location for CO2 produced by the UK’s gas and coal-fired power plants. The principal concern with CCS is to ensure that the CO2 does not leak into the oceans or atmosphere over hundreds or thousands of years.

This project involves the design of a storage strategy where CO2 and brine are injected together followed by brine injection alone. This may render 80-90% of the CO2 immobile in pore-scale (10s m) droplets in the porous rock; over thousands to billions of years the CO2 may dissolve or precipitate as carbonate, but it will not migrate upwards and so is effectively sequestered. The CO2 is trapped during the decades-long lifetime of the injection phase, avoiding the need for extensive monitoring for centuries. The method does not rely on impermeable cap rock to contain the CO2; this is only a secondary containment for the small amount of remaining mobile gas. Furthermore, the reduced mobility ratio between injected and displaced fluids leads to a more uniform sweep of the aquifer leading a larger storage capacity than injecting CO2 alone.

The work involves a combination of one-dimensional analytical solutions to the non-linear transport equations coupled with pore and field-scale modelling of the pertinent physical processes.

Contact: Tara LaForce and Martin Blunt

PhD Studentship in Seismic History Matching

We are currently seeking a highly motivated individual with a background in reservoir geophysics, reservoir engineering or geology to join the multi-disciplinary Seismic History Matching research project. The project will focus on using time-lapse seismic to constrain reservoir simulation models developed in the oil and gas industry.

There are several exciting areas of research. We are investigating methods in the history matching area that improve convergence, properly combine frequent and Life of Field Seismic data with simulation models and we will also identify appropriate domains for comparison of seismic in the modelled and observed domain.

The appropriate candidate will have a BSc or Masters equivalent in reservoir geophysics, a physical science, engineering or geology. You should be self-motivated, enthusiastic and possess good written and oral communication skills. We do require that you can demonstrate a good knowledge of applied mathematics and physics via qualifications or work experience. Some computer programming experience is required. Additional industry or research experience of topics such as 3D seismic acquisition and analysis, time-lapse analysis, geological modelling, geostatistics, reservoir simulation and history matching would be a distinct advantage but are not necessary.

The PhD degree in the UK is of three years duration. Students are expected to undertake an MSc by research in their first year and will progress to years 2 and 3 of their PhD if their work is satisfactory. The studentship currently on offer at HWU pays for all tuition fees and a living allowance in the three year period. In addition, funding is available to cover expenses for travel to conferences and meetings with sponsoring companies. We aim to start the PhD between September and December at a mutually agreeable time. There is no closing date on this advertisement so it is recommended that you apply as soon as possible.

Further Information about the institute can be found at http://www.pet.hw.ac.uk and additional information on the project at http://www.pet.hw.ac.uk/research/shm/.

To apply for the PhD, please contact Dr. Karl D. Stephen (Karl.Stephen@pet.hw.ac.uk).

Reservoir Engineer Job Vacancy Australia

Organisation

The Australian offices of this well established oil and gas exploration and production company is looking for an intermediate and senior level Reservoir Engineer at this time. With interests Australasia, The Far East and South East Asia, the company is considered to be one of the leading energy providers in these regions and has a global workforce of circa 2000 employees. As a direct result of an advanced growth period and ambitious growth plans that the company is looking to recruit Reservoir Engineers to complement the existing team in Australia. These vacancies present an excellent opportunity for the right candidates to experience real career growth whilst working in a technically demanding environment. The location of these vacancies is of course also another genuine attraction and the company is happy to pay to relocate suitably qualified individuals to take up these positions.

Requirements of the Role:

The ideal candidate for these roles will be responsible for the reservoir/petroleum engineering management of a number of coal seam gas assets. The workload looks set to be varied and challenging and indeed very interesting and will involve:

• Generating and implementing field developments plans to maximise value
• Develop annual production forecasts
• Recommend reserves updates
• Develop documentation and presentation for project approval
• Develop joint venture budgets

Education and Experience:

The ideal candidate will have a good first degree in a relevant discipline ideally coupled with an MSc. In addition this organisation will need to see sound experience in Reservoir/Petroleum Engineering management, ideally some of which should have been gained in an operating environment.

For the more senior role candidates will need to be able to demonstrate team lead skills and experience in project leadership and mentoring of more junior candidates. Good communication, interpersonal and team working capabilities are a must. From this employer’s perspective it will be technical strength, good communication skills and a demonstrable desire to succeed in your chosen profession that will set you apart from the crowd.

Salary & Rewards:

The successful candidate will be rewarded with a highly competitive starting salary with a benefits package to include pension plan, life insurance, various bonus schemes, share options and support in terms of relocation/settling in allowance. This organisation has a presence in a variety of locations globally and you will be presented with a plethora of international opportunities, all the while working with some exceptional peers with strong technical backgrounds. This is the ideal environment within which to progress your Reservoir Engineering career.

How To Apply

If you feel that you are suitable for this role or indeed if you are interested in hearing about other opportunities within Oil & Gas from around the globe, please do get in touch with Mary O’Keeffe on the Monarch Oil & Gas Recruitment team. To apply for this vacancy please sends your CV and cover note, quoting job reference MO/23564/RE/AU to:

Tel: +44 (0) 870 603 9071 or Email: oiljobs@monarchrecruitment.com

Reservoir Engineer Job Vacancy Norway

Reservoir Engineering Position

Organisation

Excel Expro was founded in 2006 and we are a start up oil and gas exploration company based in Stavanger, Norway. Our aim is to create a position among oil and gas companies in Norway and abroad by building a varied exploration portfolio. To this end, we are participating in Awards in Predefined Areas and 20th Licensing Rounds in Norway and intend to actively pursue farm-ins and acquisitions. In addition to using conventional exploration techniques, we are developing the use of passive source airborne electromagnetic surveying tools which we hope will significantly reduce risk for petroleum exploration.

Education and experience

The candidate will have a good first degree in a relevant discipline ideally with an MSc. In addition we require some reservoir engineering experience gained in an oil and gas exploration company with a significant exposure to field economics and asset valuations.

The candidate should be able to demonstrate good intrapersonal skills as well as an ability to interact with an international team of varying ages and skill sets. Good communication and presentation skills a must. From our perspective it will be technical strength and a desire to succeed in your chosen profession that will set you apart from the crowd.

Please apply with full CV to: exel8091@earthworks-jobs.com