Various PhD vacancy France

Topic : Reservoir Engineering

Towards a predictive and quantitative pore network model:

development of an integrated experimental-

Abstract

Location : IFP Rueil

Promoter : Elisabeth ROSENBERG

Apply : Elisabeth.ROSENBERG@ifp.fr

Pore network models in which the pore space is represented by a 3D network of interconnected pores and throats are used to compute transport properties in porous media including capillary pressure, relative permeability, residual saturation and electrical properties. The predictability of network models depends on the accuracy with which the network captures the complex geometric and topological properties of the pore network and the wettability of the porous medium. High resolution Computed X Ray Microtomography (CMT) offers a large prospect in this field because it provides directly a 3D image of the pore network and the matrix. It enables the extraction of morphological and topological parameters of the pore network but moreover, it allows the direct observation of the relative distribution of fluids inside pores and in best cases, to infer the pore wall wettability. The topic of the present thesis is to develop a synergy between CMT, Network model and fluid displacement experiments in order to reach a quantitative and accurate description of the pore network and of the fluid distribution and get a set of relevant characteristics of the medium improving the prediction of its properties.

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Geomechanical and petroacoustical characterization

of rock alteration due to acid gas injection

Abstract

Location : IFP Rueil

Promoter : Elisabeth BEMER

Subject attributed

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.

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Impact of temperature on the mechanical and

acoustical properties of rocks during the SAGD recovery

Abstract

Location : IFP Rueil

Promoter : Jean-Francois NAUROY

Subject attributed

The steam injection for the recovery of heavy oils subjects the reservoir rocks as well as the caprock to a rise in temperature from 200 to 300 °C. The injection of hot fluid increases the pore pressure, dilates the rock skeleton and the interstitial fluid and modifies the mechanical properties of the components in a complex set of interactions. Time-lapse seismic surveys (4D) record modifications of acoustic properties of the concerned rock layers showing the growth of the steam chamber around wells of SAGD. The objective of this thesis is to perform an experimental study on the behavior of rocks as a function of temperature to provide geomechanical and petroacoustic data necessary firstly to use numerical coupled reservoir-geomechanical models which will be developed in the framework of an other thesis, and secondly to contribute to the analysis of repetitive seismic data.

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Homogeneisation of the relative permeabilities for the

single media modelling of fractured reservoir

Abstract

Location : IFP Rueil

Promoter : Andre FOURNO

Apply : Andre.FOURNO@ifp.fr

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

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Optimisation of the monitoring strategy of a geological CO2 storage

Abstract

Location : IFP Rueil

Promoter : Benoit NOETINGER

Apply : Benoit.NOETINGER@ifp.fr

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.

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Compaction of unconsolidated or weakly consolidated

reservoir rocks. Impacts on transport properties

Abstract

Location : IFP Rueil

Promoter : Nicolas GLAND

Apply : Nicolas.GLAND@ifp.fr

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.

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Well treatments based on polymers and microgels.

Optimization of the effectiveness and of the durabi

Abstract

Location : IFP Rueil

Promoter : Yannick PEYSSON

Subject attributed

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.

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Optimisation of non-conventional wells :

type, location and trajectory

Abstract

Location : IFP Rueil

Promoter : Didier Yu Ding

Subject attributed

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.

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Modeling of transport processes in low

permeability porous media : a molecular dynamics approach

Location : Laboratoire LI2C, UPMC, Paris

Promoter : Benoît Noetinger

Subject attributed

39 Phd vacancy in Norway

39 PHD- AND 3 POSTDOC POSITIONS AT FACULTY

OF NATURAL SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY (pdf)
(Application deadline: January 15th)

Faculty of Natural Sciences and Technology is an international

arena for research and education in the natural sciences,

environmental science, biotechnology, chemistry, physics, materials

and chemical engineering. About 325 PhD candidates are today

enrolled into the eight PhD programme offered by the faculty.

We now invite applicants for 39 PhD positions and 3 Post doc positions, see enclosure.

enclosure

PhD vacancy Norway

5 PhD and 1 Post doc. positions within CO2 capture (publisert 9.12 2008, sist endret 11.12 2008) (Fjernes fra Innsida 2.1 2009)

Lagt inn av: Gerd Flataas

Melding til: NT Fakultetsadministrasjon Nettopp: Ledige stillinger The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Department of Chemical Engineering together with Aker Clean Carbon(ACC) invites applicants for PhD research fellowships in the area of CO2 capture within the SOLVit research programme in the Trondheim CO2 Capture Laboratories. The SOLVit project is a large development programme for CO2 absorption solvents to be used with the ACC Just Catch technology. The project encompasses several areas within solvent development as elaborated below. Partners in the project are ACC, SINTEF and NTNU. Would you like to work in one of the largest and best CO2 capture research groups in the world, and in close collaboration with the industry, please respond to this announcement. The positions are foreseen filled in 2009/2010. The areas of research for the PhDs are: Second generation solvents, computational chemistry and characterization Use computational chemistry to study the effect of molecular properties on CO2 equilibrium constants, on solubility, activity (non-ideality) and kinetics. Validates with experimental screening for a better understanding of the capabilities of computational chemistry in predicting absorbent properties. General relation between solvent properties and heat requirement Investigate the relationships between equilibrium constants, e.g. for protonation and carbamate stability in complex amine systems, and the process performance and to develop a fundamental understanding as to how the intrinsic solvent properties together determine the energy requirement potential of a new solvent system. Radically new solvents, precipitating systems This PhD will address precipitating and phase change solvents or solvents utilizing pH swing or activity swing as part of the swing mechanism. System screening and selection, characterization, and to the laboratory pilot stage. Thermodynamic models for new solvents As new absorbent systems are developed and characterized, there will be a need for developing thermodynamic models for them ranging from simple equilibrium models to the most rigorous models, enabling modelling of CO2 equilibrium data, unloaded VLE data and thermal data in a consistent manner. Solvent degradation and corrosion Stability of absorbents during operation is of crucial importance to plant economics as well as the environmental acceptability of a new solvent. Molecular modeling will be used to elucidate potential relationships between molecular structure and stability. Degradation mechanisms will be studied in detail, and in particular oxygen reaction mechanisms connected to catalysts. Corrosion will also be studied with the aim of reducing corrosion rates by other means than addition of corrosion inhibitors which may have other adverse effects. Possible Post doc. Pilot plant operation and simulator validation The Post doc. will work on the in-house simulator model, CO2SIM, and incorporate new features such as modified mass transfer models and new thermodynamic models for the new solvent system. The Post doc. will also investigate the accuracy of the underlying models used in the simulator compared to experimental data as well as consistency in theory. The results will be used for simulation, validation and interpretation of data from the laboratory pilot plant and the ACC mobile test unit. For more information about the positions, please contact professor Hallvard Svendsen, email: hallvard.svendsen@chemeng.ntnu.no (no application address) More information about Department of Chemical Engineering, see: www. chemeng.ntnu.no Detailed information on our PhD programmes is found at http://www.ivt.ntnu.no/dr/e_index.php. Applicants for the PhD-positions should have an MSc or similar degree within relevant science, engineering or technology areas. The fellowships will be awarded on a competitive basis. NTNU’s PhD-rules require a master degree or equivalent with at least 5 years of studies and an average grade of A or B within a scale of A-E for passing grades (A best). Candidates from universities outside Norway are kindly requested to send a Diploma Supplement or a similar document, which describes in detail the study and grade system and the rights for further studies associated with the obtained degree: http://ec.europa.eu/education/policies/rec_qual/recognition/diploma_en.html PhD research fellowships are awarded for a total of 3 years with possible extensions based on teaching assistance. The positions are pending final authorization from the Norwegian Research Council. PhD candidates are remunerated in code 1017, in the State salary scale 45-49, gross NOK 353.200 to NOK 365.300 per annum (before tax). Ph.D. candidates start at wage level 45. There will be a 2 % deduction to The Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund. Applicants for the postdoc-position should have a PhD degreee within relevant area. Applicants with relevant experience will be preferred. The Postdoc position is awarded for a period ot two years. The position is remunerated in code 1352 in the State salary scale 57-71, gross NOK 435.700 to NOK 567.600 per annum (before tax). Post docs normally start at wage level 57. There will be a 2 % deduction to The Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund. NTNU’s objective is to increase the number of females in scientific positions. Female applicants are therefore encouraged to apply. The appointment of the PhD and postdoc positions will be made according to Norwegian guidelines for universities and university colleges and to the general regulations regarding university employees. An application with a CV, certified copies of transcripts and reference letters is to be submitted electronically through http://www.jobbnorge.no/. Preferably, we want the attachments in one file. Please mark your application with the reference number NT 88/08 for the PhD positions and referende number NT 89/08 for the postdoc-position. Application deadline: January 2, 2009.

Pipeline Engineer India

Responsible to take charge of Cross country pipeline design

Employed as a member of a team of pipeline engineers performing conceptual or detailed design engineering for a project

The Pipeline Design Engineer will be expected to undertake the following activities generally under the supervision and direction of a senior or lead engineer:

Performance of static and dynamic analyses for pipelines and
flowlines for installation and operating conditions, including sizing,
on bottom stability, allowable free span definition, bottom roughness,
in service buckling, route optimisation, fatigue analyses.

Production of calculation reports and input to and checking of drawings
Preparation of project specifications for materials, protection, concrete
coating, thermal insulation, cathodic protection, fabrication, welding,
hydrotest and installation for rigid or flexible flowlines and trunklines,
diverless connection and installation systems, subsea intervention works.

Conversant with national and international engineering standards,
codes and practices applicable to Cross countru pipeline design.

Contact Details

Company Name:

Essar Engineering Services Ltd

Website:

http://www.essar.com

Address:

Hazira

Dist. surat

Surat,Gujrat,INDIA 394270

Mechanical Engineer Europe

Mechanical Engineer

Location : Europe
Contract day-rate up to 1000USD$ equivalent per day. 6/2 Rotation and

degree + 10yrs exp,
hands on Static small equip - piping/pumps,
Maintenance Background

Our client is seeking a degreed, experienced Mechanical/ Maintenance

engineer with 9 to 12 years hands on experience with static equipment, piping,

valves, small pumps.

You'll probably have a ME maintenance background, oil process/pipeline facilities

This position is a Expat role, nice 6/2 Rotation back to home country, VERY

competitive UK/Euro Open day rate and nice.

This job is immediately availabe - Jan 09 start. MSWORD CVs

please to oilandgas@leveridgesystems.com

Reservoir Engineer Australia

Job Title: Reservoir Engineers Perth Australia

Location: Perth, Australia
Salary: Excellent Salary + Benefits
Company: Edgar Cowen
Job type: Permanent
Date posted: 10/12/2008
Reference: AP/011108/Earth

The Company

A leading integrated energy consultancy providing services to most of the worlds

Oil producers. They work in relaxed and friendly offices and enjoy a flat structure.

As well as an excellent basic salary you will also receive a great bonus and benefits package.

Once you are established the company also offer the opportunity to invest in their future

growth by giving you heavily discounted share options.

The Role

They require several Reservoir Engineers at a variety of levels to join their team,

you will be working alongside technical experts in your own and other related subsurface

teams. The company have a great deal of work on their books and this is set to only

increase over the coming months.

Experience Required

A broad base of experience is required, including a degree in petroleum engineering

or similar discipline as well as strong reservoir simulation and classical reservoir

engineering skills.
You should also have significant experience in one or more of the following areas.

Fluid characterisation and PVT modelling
Heavy oil appraisal and development
Enhanced Oil Recovery
Tight gas appraisal and development
Carbonate reservoirs

What Next

For an informal discussion about this role please contact Andrew Pearson

at Edgar Cowen or alternatively send us your CV.

We always have new roles in Reservoir Engineering, to hear about them

send us your CV, alternatively visit the Edgar Cowen website.

Contact

Andrew Pearson
Email:andrew.pearson@edgarcowen.com
Tel: 01228 635 579
Web: www.EdgarCowen.com

Oil and Gas vacancy, US

PURPOSE: This position provides engineering assistance and technical support to the plant’s maintenance efforts. POSITION DEMANDS: • Requires a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering with 0-2 years experience. • Possesses a strong understanding of basic engineering fundamentals. • Computer literate in such basic software applications as MS Word and Excel. • Good organizational, interpersonal, and problem solving skills are essential. • Must be interested in participating in an industrial plant’s predictive and preventive maintenance programs. WORKING RELATIONSHIPS: • Reports to the Maintenance Reliability Superintendent • Works closely with Supervisors, Planners, Superintendents, and Engineering personnel on a day to day basis • Interacts with personnel from other plant departments as well as with contractors, vendors, and equipment manufacturer representatives. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES: • Serves as administrator for various reliability based programs. • Interacts with vendors and contractors in support of Reliability Department initiatives. • Sets-up spare parts for new plant equipment and adjusts warehouse stock requirements for existing equipment on an as needed basis. • Develops preventive maintenance work scopes for plant equipment. • Works with senior engineers to redesign problematic equipment for the purpose of improving reliability and increasing service life between overhauls. ACCOUNTABILITY: Successful job performance is measured by timely and efficient repair of plant equipment, lower maintenance costs through improved equipment reliability, and improved safety performance.
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PhD Sweden

Doctoral studies Swedish research is wide-ranging and well respected
internationally. Swedish researchers are especially prominent in the
fields of natural science, medicine and technology.
Most publicly funded research is carried out at universities. Many teachers
are involved in both education and research, while also supervising PhD
students. Foreign students enrolled as PhD students at their home
universities can register for postgraduate courses and seminars in Sweden
for a limited period, provided there is an exchange agreement or
some other link between the Swedish institution and its foreign
counterpart. Otherwise, admission to doctoral studies is restricted
and universities and university colleges may only admit students
who have funding for the entire study period. Many departments
have no formal admission requirements with regard to Swedish
language skills. However, it may be helpful to take some classes in
Swedish. Some 19,000 people are enrolled as research students in
Sweden. Around 3,800 were granted doctoral or licentiate degrees
in 2006. The average PhD student is enrolled in his or her late
twenties or early thirties. Research in Sweden has an international
approach, and exchange is seen as an integral part of the system.
About 20% of all research students have a non-Swedish background.
Research students from other countries are primarily represented in
the fields of medicine, the natural sciences and technology. For more
information please see the Handbook for Postgraduate Students.

Principal Subsea Engineer – OILPPL372, Petroleum People

We have an opportunity with a fully integrated global E&P company who are developing exciting fields in the Asian sub-continent. This is due to under exploitation of the existing fields. In order to fully develop these fields the client has secured a fleet of semi-subs and DP Drillships. The company as a result are seeking to engage a Principal Subsea Engineer. The position is resident in Mumbai with visits to the drilling installations as required. The position exists to develop and implement Subsea Well Completions in deepwater. The objectives are to design and develop subsea completion plans and to achieve continuous improvement in Subsea Completion performance, ensuring that Subsea Completion run smoothly and in the cost effective way. The role is one of principal subsea engineers as well as mentor for Subsea Completion team. The position requires the candidate to have a minimum of 10 years experience as a Subsea Engineer, with exposure to deepwater (minimum 1000m). Experience with Horizontal X-Mas tree is essential. The business recognise the need for securing the best talent and as a result can remunerate accordingly, they will offer a package with the following benefits, net of tax salary, luxury housing, BC flights home, 35 days leave, schooling, driver, bonus and other sundries.
Status:	Staff
Location:	Asian sub-continent, INTERNATIONAL
Advert Published:	5 Dec 2008
Expiry date:	19 Dec 2008
Oilcareers Ref. No.:	J204220
Email (send CV to): katherine.hughes@petroleum-people.com Contact: Katherine Hughes, Recruitment Consultant, Petroleum People, 25 Cross Street, Manchester, Manchester, M2 1WL, UNITED KINGDOM, Phone: +44 (0)161 839 1312, Mobile: +44 (0)7856 686962

PhD Position, TUDelft, Netherlands

Hydrogen Storage Research
Location:	Delft, Netherlands		# of openings:	1
Job Code:	RRR-069
Position
Job category:	PhD funded position
Project Leader
Head of Research Project:	Prof. F. M. Mulder
Department
Department:	Department of Radiation, Radionuclides & Reactors
Candidate requirements
Requirements:	Preference is for applicants that have a strong physics or physical chemistry background and affinity with first principles modelling and/or experimental techniques operating at the microscopic/atomic scale.
Description
PhD studentships Hydrogen storage is a major bottleneck in the development of a future energy economy based on hydrogen as an energy carrier. Key to competitive hydrogen storage is the development of lightweight, cheap and safe materials that can be reversibly loaded under temperature and pressure conditions suitable for applications. Surface adsorption of hydrogen in porous, crystalline materials such as metal organic frameworks (MOFs) and covalent organic frameworks (COFs) provide materials with record specific surface areas per gram material, and are therefore proposed as potential hydrogen storage materials. Our research focuses on the design of new materials using first principles modelling, chemical synthesis and the fundamental characterisation of the hydrogen sorption. Characterisation of the adsorption using macroscopic methods as well as in situ neutron diffraction will be performed to determine which are the most favourable positions of hydrogen in the crystals with the optimum adsorption interaction strength. With this knowledge new materials will be designed, aiming at improved characteristics and higher capacity. For this research we have openings for two highly motivated PhD students who will work on the project in close collaboration; one with a synthetic chemistry background and one with a physics background. For more information, please visit: http://www.rrr.tudelft.nl/fame. Links: www.tnw.tudelft.nl www.tudelft.nl
Employment conditions
Employment conditions:	The successful candidate will be employed by the 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). Benefits and other employment conditions are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities
Pay range
Pay range:	€2000-€2558 per month

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Post Doc Position Norway

The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in Trondheim

represents academic eminence in technology and the natural sciences as
well as in other academic disciplines ranging from the social sciences, the
arts, medicine, architectu re to fine art. Cross-disciplinary cooperation
results in innovative breakthroughs and creative solutions with
far-reaching social and economic impact.

Faculty of Engineering Science and Technology
Department of Hydraulic and Environmental Engineering

1 post doc position in the Hydraulic
Engineering Group: Hydro power/Hydraulic
laboratory/Eco-hydraulics/Hydrology/CFD
and sediment handling (IVT-75/08)

Department of Hydraulic and Environmental Engineering,
ection for Hydraulic Engineering, NTNU in Trondheim invites applications
for a post-doc. position. The position is for a period of two years,
starting early 2009.

The position was awarded to our group based on the excellent
external evaluation we received from the Norwegian Research
Council. We want to use the position to strengthen the scientific
knowledge of our group by conducting high-quality research at an
international level. The applications will be evaluated based on the
scientific quality of the project description and the CV of the applicant.
Potential for international publications in peer-reviewed journals is an
advantage.

We invite applications from all areas of Hydrology and Hydraulic
Engineering. Within hydrology the focus of research have been
cold climate hydrology and development and application of
hydrological models. Within eco-hydraulics the applicant can be
linked to several ongoing research activities on modelling or field
activities. Sediment handling and dam safety are important areas
within our hydropower research. We also work on the effect of
climate changes on hydraulic structures and design strategies to
meet such changes. Our group is currently increasing the activity
in our hydraulic laboratory and applicants interested in laboratory
work are encouraged to apply. Applicants using our laboratory can
benefit from the availability of PIV instrumentation and staff skilled
in electronic measuring devices. Applicants interested in CFD can
benefit from close cooperation with our sediment research group
developing the SSIIM model, and access to multiple large high-performance
clusters for parallel computing,

Applicants should develop a maximum 5-page project description,
which should include a plan for publishing results. Applications must
also include a CV with information about education, degrees and
previous experience, including names of possible referees. Certified
copies of testimonies and documents must be attached. Applicants
have to have a PhD in an area related to Water Engineering/Science/Technology.

The appointment will be made in accordance with the current
regulations for Norwegian universities. The successful applicant
must agree to conditions that apply to public employees. A contract
will be drawn up regarding the period of appointment and
work-related duties. Primary residency in Trondheim is a prerequisite.

For information about the position contact:
Professor Ånund Killingtveit, tel. +47 73 59 47 47, Anund.Killingtveit@ntnu.no

The position is remunerated according to salary level 57-64 in the
national salary scheme, gross from NOK 435 500 to NOK 496 100 per annum.
Post docs are normally remunerated at wage level 57. There is a compulsory 2 % deduction
to the pension fund.

It is a major political objective to achieve a balance of age and gender
in the national labour force and to recruit persons with culturally
diverse backgrounds. Persons with minority background are encouraged
to apply. Our department wants to increase the proportion of
women in its scientific posts. Women are encouraged to apply.

An application with CV, transcripts and other enclosures
should be sent electronically through this page (Apply for this position).
Mark the application with ref. no. IVT-75/08.
Application deadline: 16 December 2008

Oil and Gas vacancy, Oman

Geophysicist Seismologist
Ad Posted:	11/Nov/08
Location:	Middle East - Oman
Salary (approx):	Negotiable
Job Type:	Permanent
Experience:	Not Specified
Languages Required:	English
Advertiser:	BBT Middle East
Reference:	NW 042 /A
Full Description:
Marine Geophysicist – Muscat, Oman Marine Geophysicians are needed to work on projects with in the Gulf. A leading Geophysical company in Muscat is looking for Marine Geophysicist’s to join their team. They are looking for a keen individual’s to carry out marine geophysics and bathymetric surveys. You will be familiar with sub- bottom profiling and shallow seismic reflection, single and multi beam bathymetry, resistively imaging, seismic refraction, magnetometers, side scan sonar, seabed sediment sampling, current monitoring and wave and tide monitoring. Ideally you will be a Graduate with a minimum of 2 years experience. You main role will to be assisting the project manager in the projects within the Gulf area. You must be able to work on your own initiative and be a good communicator. Salary: 1000OMR plus transport, accommodation and return air tickets to country of origin. Apply

Oil and Gas Vacancy, Canada

Location:	Alberta, Canada
Company:	Leap29

Email: job.0e0n0s@infooil.com Subject Line: Petroleum Engineer, Heavy Oil - Alberta - InfoOil Careers 204070

oil and gas vacancy :Aberdeen - Lead Drilling Cost Analyst

Description

Aberdeen - Lead Drilling Cost Analyst

Salary up to £32,000 depending on experience (+exceptional benefits)

Purpose of Job

The Lead Drilling Cost Analyst will be responsible for the provision of full accounting support for designated areas of client operated drilling activity for Faeroes. The key deliverables of the post are detailed below. The post is based in the main client Office at Dyce.

Main Accountabilities

• Conduct all Cost Management Activities associated with a specific Platform and its complex Drilling Activity
• Liaise closely with client staff as necessary to allow the development of well activity Budgets, Drilling Cost Estimates, Authority For Expenditure (AFE's) and Forecast updates
• Ensure good communication and working relationships with Drilling Personnel and the Performance Unit Financial Controller
• Understand allocations/charges to the wells, with particular emphasis on obtaining supplementary approval for projected overspends in a timely fashion
• Ensure effective and accurate presentation of costs for Audit
• Justify, understand and substantiate Value of Work Done (VOWD) estimates and Estimated Final Costs (EFC) and that they are accurately recorded in Information Edge and SAP Monthly
• Organise and attend Weekly/Monthly CAPEX review meetings as part of a proactive ongoing cost management support

Dimensions

• Mainly based at Client Main Office in Dyce.
• The position is part of a team of 8 charged with the provision and management of Drilling Accounting Support to the Client

Qualifications

Skills, knowledge & experience

• Part qualified Accountant or an appropriate experience in Drilling and/or Joint Venture Accounting would be beneficial.
• Good skills in Excel, Word and SAP are required.
• Good communication skills with all level of Staff (Client and In-house).
• The ability to work as part of a team whilst "stand-alone" approx 90% of time at Client's Office.
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines

Accenture is an equal opportunities employer. To assist us in maintaining this, please ensure you omit your date of birth information from any details you submit.

Accenture is a global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company. Combining unparalleled experience, comprehensive capabilities across all industries and business functions, and extensive research on the world's most successful companies, Accenture collaborates with clients to help them become high-performance businesses and governments. With more than 175,000 people in 49 countries, the company generated net revenues of US$19.70 billion for the fiscal year ended Aug. 31, 2007. Its home page is www.accenture.com

Job

Accounting & Finance

Primary Location

United Kingdom-Aberdeen

Organization

Outsourcing for Accenture Clients (Services)

Schedule

Full-time

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Oil and Gas Vacancy, UK

Job Overview:

A Company established in 2006, leading the way in Permanent Reservoir Monitoring solutions that improve production and recovery from oil and gas reservoirs, seeks a Marketing Coordinator.

The Company secured over £10 million pounds of investment for the development of their pioneering technology solution that enables reliable and cost effective Permanent Reservoir Monitoring (PRM). Typically, oil companies are recovering 30 to 35% of oil reserves in place. Emerging technologies and techniques such as PRM will help push this to 50% or even 60%. With an increased global demand for oil, PRM is growing in both importance and momentum. PRM is attracting significant interest from the industry and investors and the market is now at the point where the Company is building its Sales, and Marketing activities.

The Sales Director is responsible for devising the Marketing Strategy, which you will contribute to. Your overall responsibility will be to coordinate all marketing activities as agreed in this strategy. You will liase closely with internal staff, oil company clients, chosen partners, and the industry in general with the main goal of raising awareness of PRM and the Company’s position in the market.. You will manage relationships with marketing related suppliers and the delivery of the services provided.

Job Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Sales Director, your key tasks and responsibilities will include:

• Become knowledgeable in the Company’s techniques, solutions, business objectives and mission.
• Become knowledgeable of the market place, the players involved, the Company’s stakeholders. Identify key contacts, and ensure the effective delivery of communications and content.
• Take responsibility for the coordination of all marketing communication activities for the Company. These will include website, trade shows, newsletter, press releases, brochures, white papers, advertising, presentation materials, etc.
• Plan and manage an appropriate marketing mix and ascertain costs and timelines. For example potential trade shows over a 12-18 month period, technical journals for case studies, advertising campaign, global/regional press releases and advertising campaigns.
• Working with the Sales Director, contribute to and participate in preparing a marketing communications budget for all related activities that supports the agreed business objectives.
• Assess current communications to ascertain if they meet the objective of increasing awareness and reputation of the Company and solutions. Make recommendations for improvements and identify suppliers and costing for required work.
• Manage the relationships with suppliers of marketing communications activities. Make sure that your requirements are clearly communicated, costs agreed, expectations set, and that delivery is in a timely and professional manner. Monitor and control.
• Work closely with partners, ensuring effective communications. Explore joint marketing activities and manage participation for the Company.
• Manage all communication materials (e.g. brochures, presentations, press release, case studies etc).
• Working closely with the sales team (e.g. employees, agents, channel sales), help identify appropriate communication activities for their market. Work with them to deliver effective activities to support their regions.
• Monitor the effectiveness of the marketing activities delivered and make recommendations for improvements.

This is a great opportunity for a dynamic self-motivated individual who understands the importance of continually raising the perception of a company through effective marketing activities. As this is a relatively new company with a pioneering technology, there is immense scope to progress your career, whilst offering huge variety and scope to develop and build upon your existing marketing experience. Flexibility, persistency and a passion to succeed are key qualities required.

Candidate Requirements:

The successful candidate will have:

• Degree preferred – preferably in a marketing, media or business related subject.
• Dynamic individual with a minimum of 2 years work experience in a marketing role essential.
• Proven ability to coordinate marketing activities essential – preferably at an international level.
• Experience of the oil and gas industry highly advantageous.
• Ability to determine effective marketing mix essential.
• Previous experience working with marketing communication suppliers effectively.
• Good grasp of business-to-business marketing essential – previous experience of working with third parties to identify and deliver joint marketing activities desirable.
• Strong business sense – the ability to devise, monitor, manage and communicate marketing activities and expectations to internal and external suppliers essential.
• Must be highly computer literate – must be able to use general Microsoft applications (e.g. Powerpoint, Word, Excel, Email….) essential.
• Personality and confidence to build strong relationships at all levels with peers and stakeholders.
• Assertive – able to achieve goals in a pleasant and effective manner.
• Creative ability to write text/copy for marketing materials (Press Releases etc.).
• Strong Initiative & Resourceful - a self-starter who works well without direct or close supervision. Has a “hands-on” approach. Can get the job done and is not dependent on a significant support structure to facilitate the role.
• Flexibility and enthusiasm is key to the role.
• Previous experience working in a start-up company advantageous.
• Languages - additional asset
• Must be able to travel.

Package: The Company are offering a Base Salary of £30K-£35K (GBP) plus company benefits, dependent on skills and experience. Possible equity opportunity for the right candidate, depending upon performance & impact on the business.

To apply for this job, you can go to the Web Site www.working-smart.co.uk. Select ‘Candidates’ ‘Review Jobs’ and apply online OR alternatively, you can forward your CV electronically to info@working-smart.co.uk, detailing the job title and reference number. We would also suggest that you forward a Cover Letter focused on your experience in line with the requirements specified.

Working Smart Ltd., International Petroleum Recruitment Consultancy, PetroTech House, Francis Place, Pirbright, Surrey, GU24 OJU, UK. Tel: +44 (0) 1483 481141 Fax: +44 (0) 1483 799738 Email: info@working-smart.co.uk Web: http://www.working-smart.co.uk

PhD Vacancies Aberdeen

To view further details about any opportunity listed below please click on the studentship title. If you do not find a studentship of interest and still wish to pursue postgraduate research studies please contact us directly for help in finding a supervisor and funding in your area of interest.

Title	A New Approach to Regional Greenhouse Gas Budgeting and Management
Discipline	Geography and Environment
Supervisors	Dr. Colin Hunter, Professor Pete Smith, Professor Bill Slee
Funding Notes	The annual stipend is £12,000 and all fees will be paid as part of the studentship. An additional sum will also be available to cover research expenses (fieldwork, conference attendance etc).

Title	Computational/Theoretical Chemistry: “Isomerising silicon hydrides: potential energy surfaces and vibrationrotation quantum dynamics"
Discipline	Chemistry
Supervisors	Dr. Mark Law (University of Aberdeen) and Dr. Tanja van Mourik (St. Andrews University)
Funding Notes	The funding covers a stipend for 3.5 years (at typically £12940 per year) and all fees at the home rate.

Title	Generation of Training Images for use in Multi-Point Statistics-Based Reservoir Modelling of Fluvial Systems
Discipline	Geology and Petroleum Geology
Supervisors	Professor Adrian Hartley and Professor John Howell (Bergen)
Funding Notes	Sponsored by Total (£75k).

Title	Surface Chemistry and Heterogeneous Catalysis
Discipline	Chemistry
Supervisors	Professor J. Anderson and Dr R.P.K. Wells.
Funding Notes	These studentships are fully funded but note that fees can only be paid for EU/Home students. All studentships involve collaboration with UK based industry and involve opportunity for periods of training with the industrial sponsor.

Title	The Inhibition of Crystal Growth: Solutions to Problems in Oil and Gas Recovery
Discipline	Chemistry
Supervisors	Professor Russell Howe
Funding Notes	Home fees and stipend at the standard EPSRC rate, for three years.

FieldEngineer - Labuan

Baker Hughes is a global oilfield services company with operations in over 90 countries worldwide with over 35,000 employees. We provide advanced products, services to help customers drill, evaluate, complete and produce oil and gas wells and also providing reservoir engineering and other consulting services.

We are now opening oilfield jobs vacancy to recruit highly motivated individuals to join us. The jobs offer the opportunity to work on best-in-class technology in the field of Oil Gas.

Job Vacancy as below:

FieldEngineer - Labuan
(Requisition ID 6511)

The jobholder would supervise crews and equipments at the wellsite and at the shop to provide specific logging and completions services; manage the maintenance of equipment and facility; work with the Customer Representative and drill crew on location to coordinate operations with the rig and or production facility; provide record of all assemblies as run to the Customer Representative at the wellsite; advise the Customer Representative on the logging, interpreting logging data, troubleshooting and completions operations.

Ideal candidate of this oilfield jobs as Field Engineer would be holding a Degree in Engineering coupled with 2+ years experience.

For extra details regarding the job and in order to apply, please visit bakerhughes.com/careerportal and search for the job by the Requisition ID or by country (i.e. jobs based in Malaysia).

Post-doctoral opportunity

A post-doctoral researcher position is available at the International Research Institute of Stavanger (IRIS), partly owned by the University of Stavanger, with the industry-funded consortium project, Caribbean Basins, Tectonics, and Hydrocarbons (CBTH) led by The University of Texas at Austin. The position is for one year, renewable for another year, starting in January 2009.

The CBTH project involves a GIS-based synthesis and interpretation of geologic, seismic and well data from northern South America.

Experience supported by academic publications will be considered in the following areas: subsurface interpretation of seismic and well data using Landmark and/or Petrel-based workstations, quantitative subsidence analysis using wells, 2D flexural analysis and basin modeling, quantitative structural restoration of geologic and seismic data, ArcGis, database management, and regional geologic and tectonic integrations. Excellent communication skills are expected as the candidate will contribute to and author reports, presentations and publications.

A detailed description of the CBTH study can be viewed at:
http://www.ig.utexas.edu/research/projects/cbth/

Send applications, including CV and statement of research interests to Alejandro Escalona via email or mail: alejandro.escalona@uis.no

Department of Petroleum Engineering
University of Stavanger
4036 Stavanger, Norway
Ph: 47-51-832259
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

PhD Stavanger Norway

5-10 PhD Fellowships at The Faculty of Science and Technology

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Closing date for applications is November 17, 2008.

The University of Stavanger invites applications for 5-10 three-year PhD Fellowships at the Faculty of Science and Technology.

People with strong academic background in any of the areas mentioned below are encouraged to apply.

· Biological Chemistry

· Information Technology

· Offshore Engineering

· Petroleum Engineering

· Risk Management and Societal Safety

Details on specific PhD research opportunities are given below.
Current research projects that the doctoral candidates will be associated with are specified in the projects below.

Further information about the positions and research topics can be obtained from the listed contacts. See also information about research training on http://www.uis.no/study_programmes/research_training/

To be evaluated for the positions applicants must have earned a Master of Science/-Technology or possess equivalent qualifications which could provide a basis for successfully completing a doctorate. Students who complete their master degree in the spring of 2009 are encouraged to apply. In order to be considered the applicants must have an average grade of B or better. The PhD Fellows must be able to work both independently and as team member, and be creative and innovative. A good command of both oral and written English is required.

The selected candidates will be admitted to the PhD program at the University of Stavanger with an agreement to complete the PhD within the duration of the scholarship.

The program will mainly be carried out at the University of Stavanger, with a potential period of study abroad at a recognized and relevant university or research centre.

The PhD Fellows are salaried according to the State Salary Code, l.pl 17.515, code 1017, LR 20, ltr 45, of NOK 353.200 per year.

The positions give automatic membership in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund, which provides favourable retirement benefits. Members may also apply for home investment loans at favorable interest rates.

Information about the appointment process may be obtained from Hallgeir Hognestad, telephone 51 83 17 36, e-mail hallgeir.k.hognestad@uis.no or Lill-Karin Tvedt, telephone 51 83 17 07, e-mail lill-karin.tvedt@uis.no

The University of Stavanger is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in its employment practices. The university currently employs few female research fellows within this academic field and women are therefore particularly encouraged to apply.

The application must contain the following documents and material and must be submitted in three complete copies:

1. A curriculum vita including educational background and employment history
2. The application form (Information to be made available to the applicants)
3. Diplomas and certificates (certified by the educational institution)
4. References
5. List of publications
6. Any other documentation that the applicant considers relevant

and be addressed to:

University of Stavanger
Faculty of Science and Technology
N-4036 Stavanger

The application should be marked with “stipendiat-TN2008” and with relevant project.

Closing date for applications is November 17, 2008.

More Information

Reservoir Engineer Vacancy Austria

Reservoir Engineers- want to grow with one of Europe's finest? My client is a market leader within Europe and is seeking to truly capitalise on its position and grow even further. Due to an aggressive expansion policy my client is seeking ambitious reservoir engineers to help further develop the company. Already one of the international leaders in the mid-sized oil and gas market my client is seeking to fully establish its position as number one- can you be the person to help them do that? With a competitive salary and ex-patriot benefits for the international candidate this is the ideal opportunity to progress within your career and gives you a good prospect to really make a difference in the company. You will have: -A good background in modelling -Experience of industry standard software -Experience in reservoir simulation -Good knowledge of industry standard software -Speak fluent English (German is a positive) -Be educated up until at least MSc level -Internationally mobile -Good reporting skills You will get: -An opportunity to join a market leader during a very exciting time -A chance to make a real impression -A very competitive salary -A good package of benefits For more information please contact John Forster at Leap29
Status:	Staff
Required Skills/Experience:	N/A
Location:	Vienna, AUSTRIA
Advert Published:	5 Nov 2008
Expiry date:	12 Nov 2008
Leap29 Ref. No.:	J11837
Oilcareers Ref. No.:	J190854
Remember to quote the Leap29 Reference Number J11837 in any correspondance. Use the method below to apply for this job. Email (send CV to): westeurope.oil@leap29.com

Mechanical Engineer Iran

Code: 1158

Expiry Date: 04 Nov 2008

Company: -

Job Position:

Mechanical Engineer

Requirements:

- BS - Total Acquaintance with Industrial Cartography Softwares - Familiarity with AutoCAD & Mechanical Desktop - Fluency in English - Familiarity with Petroleum Industry Standards

Description / Location:

- Location: Qom-Tehran Rd., Iran

Contact Details:

- Fax: +9821 2227 7800 - Email: tsco.jobs@gmail.com