Postdoctoral Researcher - Multiphase Flow & CCUS

## **All Job Postings will close at 12:01a.m. CST (1:01a.m. EST) on the specified Closing Date (if designated).** ## **If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application progress will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through “My Draft Applications” located on your Candidate Home page.** ## Job Posting Title: Postdoctoral Researcher - Multiphase Flow & CCUS ## Position Type: Other Academic ## Department: LSUAM Engineering - Petroleum - Transport Process Drilling and Geomechanics (Yuanhang Chen (00007935)) ## Work Location: 3306 Patrick F. Taylor Hall ## Pay Grade: Other Academic ## Job Description: **Overview:** The incumbent in this position will perform research on transient multiphase flow and heat transfer with applications in (i) geothermal engineering (construction and/or extraction thermal-hydraulics) and (ii) carbon management, including CO2 transport, injection, and well control. The position will also conduct CO2 atmospheric dispersion modeling for safety and risk-related studies and will develop and apply computational tools - including physics-based and data-informed digital twin models - for multi-energy applications. Responsibilities include developing and validating models and simulation workflows, writing technical reports and peer-reviewed publications, presenting results, and supporting experimental facility development under faculty supervision. **Job duties for Postdoctoral R****esearcher****:** Perform research transient multiphase flow and heat transfer for geothermal systems and CO2 well operations (transport, injection, well control). Model CO2 atmospheric (dense-gas) dispersion for safety scenarios; deliver hazard-distance and sensitivity/uncertainty analyses. Publish and communicate results (papers, reports, presentations); support research planning and external engagement; maintain data/code. **Minimum Qualifications for Postdoctoral Researcher:** PhD in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engr, Chemical Engr, Geosciences or related field with 0 years of experience. Specific experience: Expertise in fluid mechanics/transport phenomena and heat transfer. Demonstrated experience in computational modeling/simulation of fluid flow and heat transfer. Strong scientific programming skills (e.g., Python, MATLAB, and/or C/C++) are required. Evidence of peer-reviewed publication and strong written and verbal communication skills are required. **Preferred Qualifications for Postdoctoral Researcher:** PhD in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engr, Chemical Engr, Geosciences or related field with 1-2 years of Post-PhD experience. Specific experience: Demonstrated research record in transient multiphase flow and heat transfer in wellbore systems, with applications in geothermal engineering and/or CO2 injection and well control. Experience with geothermal or CO2 related thermodynamics/phase behavior, coupled wellbore-reservoir modeling, CO2 atmospheric dispersion modeling, and development of digital twin workflows integrating physics-based models with experimental/operational data. Experience with CFD tools, HPC, and version control is a plus. ## Additional Job Description: ## Special Instructions: Application requirements: Must provide CV, contact information for 3 references, research statement, attach a copy of your transcript(s), and pass a satisfactory pre-employment background check and RS-17 background check. Original transcripts will be required prior to hire. If the candidate's highest degree is from an international institution, a credential evaluation report must be submitted prior to hire. For questions you have regarding this position, you may directly contact Dr. Yuanhang Chen (yuanhangchen@lsu.edu) or LSU HR. **Skills Needed:** **Preferred Skills:** ## Posting Date: July 17, 2026 ## Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): July 31, 2026 ## Additional Position Information: **Background Check -** An offer of emp…