Jackson School of Geosciences

Multiple Hires in Energy Geoscience PDF July 31

The University of Western Australia
LECTURER (GEOPHYSICS) (REF: 2322)
SCHOOL OF EARTH AND GEOGRAPHICAL SCIENCES

• Tenurable appointment
• Salary range: Level B AU$71,957 - AU$85,450 p.a.
• Closing date: Friday, 25 July 2008

Perth is the centre of the Australian mining and petroleum industries and the School Earth and Geographical Sciences has a large teaching and research program working closely with the local resource industry. The Goodeve Lectureship is being established within the School to honour the achievements of geophysicist, Peter Goodeve. We are seeking an early career high achieving geoscientist with expertise in geophysics. The successful applicant will have experience in using geophysics to address geological questions relevant to exploration for mineral, petroleum or groundwater resources and will be expected to work with other geoscientists involved in applied earth science research of relevance to the resources sector.

The role requires a highly motivated geoscientist with a PhD or equivalent scholarly attainment in Geoscience and the strong desire and capability to undertake applied research at the geology-geophysics interface applicable to the minerals, petroleum and/or groundwater industry. The incumbent will be expected to conduct research at the highest level and apply for external research funds from academic and industrial grant providers. The appointee will also be expected to recruit and supervise research students and work effectively in a team environment within the School. The lectureship is expected to contribute substantially to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching that will complement current teaching in geophysics. Applicants with teaching experience are requested to submit a teaching portfolio as part of their application. For further information regarding the position please contact Professor Mike Dentith on +61 8 64882676 or email mdentith@segs.uwa.edu.au.

Benefits include generous superannuation and leave provisions and fares to Perth (if applicable) for appointee and dependants along with a removal allowance. These and other benefits will be specified in the offer of employment.

APPLICATION DETAILS: Further details can be found by visiting the University Website http://www.hr.uwa.edu.au/hr/jobs for related information and https://www.his.admin.uwa.edu.au/jobvacs/external/academic/doc/doc1168600.RTF for full position description and selection criteria.

Written applications quoting the reference number, personal contact details, qualifications and experience, along with contact details of three referees should be sent to Director, Human Resources, The University of Western Australia, M350, 35 Stirling Highway, Crawley WA 6009 or emailed to jobs@uwa.edu.au by the closing date.

Schlumberger

Schlumberger-Doll Research, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA, a leading research laboratory in the petroleum industry, wishes to hire a Lead Geologist to conduct independent collaborative research within a geology and petrophysics research group.

Job Responsibilities:

• Apply a thorough knowledge of sedimentary and diagenetic processes in clastics and/or carbonates to build geological models from an integration of various data using advanced modeling tools;
• Develop and evaluate new measurement tools and modeling software specifically for geological applications;
• Design software applications;
• Participate in client oilfield case studies;
• Apply knowledge in carbonate and/or clastic oilfields to lead projects with a group of geologists, petroleum engineers, petrophysicists, geophysicists, geostatisticians, and software engineers.

Job Requirements:

• PhD in Geology (5+ year’s experience preferred);
• Experience in subsurface correlation, reservoir model building, reservoir engineering for hydrocarbon applications and oilfield petrophysical measurements preferred;
• Oilfield experience preferred(e.g. direct employment or work in industrial consortia in partnership with oil companies)

If you would like the opportunity to contribute to a dynamic research team, please email resume to: yliu33@boston.oilfield.slb.com

Schlumberger-Doll Research (SDR) is a center of excellence for applied research in oil and gas reservoir characterization, production, and management. (www.slb.com/research/).

Schlumberger is recognized as a world leader in oilfield exploration and production, with operations in approximately 80 countries. Schlumberger is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Moncrief Chair of Petroleum Geology
Western State College of Colorado

                  Western State College of Colorado invites applications for the tenure-track faculty position of Moncrief Chair in Petroleum Geology starting January or August 2009.  Teaching responsibilities include courses in an expanded petroleum geology curriculum and core courses in the geology curriculum.  Requirements include a doctorate in geology or related field, a commitment to undergraduate education and excellence in teaching.  For full position information and application procedures, visit http://www.western.edu/hr/jobs.  Screening of applications will begin September 2, 2008.  AA/EOE

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