Research Scientist.8800894

Job Description

KU is seeking a highly motivated Research Scientist to work on a funded project to investigate the applicability of novel polymers to UAE carbonate reservoirs under harsh conditions of high temperature and high salinity.

The project will specifically focus on conducting thermal and salinity screening tests, viscoelasticity measurements, rheological testing, coreflooding tests, as well as static and dynamic adsorption tests. Effect of pre-shearing on injectivity of these novel polymers will be tested too. Most of these tests will be conducted using representative carbonate cores from UAE reservoirs.

As part of the project, the researcher will have access to state-of-the-art research equipment and facilities at ADRIC and Petroleum Engineering Labs, and will get an opportunity to work alongside researchers and graduate students from various backgrounds as part of a wider team.

Position Requirements
– To provide high-quality research support and undertake internationally competitive research aimed at publication thereby contributing to the academic and research mission of the University.
– Ability to present research plans and findings in a convincing style, both in oral and written modes of communication.
– Capability to run common laboratory equipment for research on chemical EOR with experience on using both coreflooding rigs and rheometers.
– Ability to record results in professional manner and aptitude to correlate obtained data in a meaningful manner
– Adhere to the University’s information security and confidentiality policies and procedures, and report breaches or other security risks accordingly
– Assist graduate students to perform and QC the acquired data
– Perform any other tasks assigned by the Line Manager