EERC Research Assistant (Undergraduate)

Salary/Position Classification

• $14.00 hourly, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)
• 20-30 hours per week
• 100% Remote Work Availability: No
• Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): No

Purpose of Position

This is a part-time, non-benefited position. Only UND students are eligible to be hired in this position.

Duties & Responsibilities

This work focuses on conducting research and performing laboratory experiments in the fields of rock geomechanics, carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS), characterization of both conventional and unconventional resources, and enhanced oil recovery (EOR). The selected individual will work closely with EERC research scientists and engineers on different activities to achieve the responsibilities detailed below.

• Assist in the planning and preparation of experimental tests.
• Assist with experimental investigations and perform laboratory experiments.
• Assist with laboratory data processing.
• Summarize and present experimental findings and insights.

Required Competencies

• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to work independently in performance of everyday tasks.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.

Minimum Requirements

• Enrolled in Petroleum Engineering, Energy, Geology, or related field.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of applied reservoir engineering tests and common methodologies
• Experience with MS Office Suite, particularly MS Excel for data analysis and MS PowerPoint
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in Lab investigation tasks that focus on applied petroleum engineering related activities.
• Hands-on experience with flow-through testing, particularly with coreflood instruments, is highly desirable.
• Understanding of fundamental techniques in evaluating rock-fluid interactions, including but not limited to Interfacial Tension (IFT) measurement and wettability assessment.

To Apply

For full consideration, applications must be received by the closing date and include the following materials:
• Resume

Please include in the application if you are currently or have in the past 12 months been employed with the University of North Dakota, the North Dakota University System or any other North Dakota State agency. If so, include which agency/department, as well as how many hours you work a week.

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