Postdoctoral Researcher: Geo-Fluid Flow & Heat Transfer

Schlumberger Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to model fluid flow and heat transfer in Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS). This role involves high-fidelity simulations and requires a PhD in related fields. The candidate will work in a collaborative environment, contribute to publications, and present at scientific conferences. Competitive base salary, bonuses, and comprehensive benefits including private healthcare will be offered.

Benefits

Private healthcare for employee & family

Subsidised dental care

Health & Wellbeing programs

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in high-fidelity simulations under realistic EGS conditions.
• Ability to communicate results clearly and develop explicit mathematical assumptions.
• Publication record in reputable peer-reviewed journals.

Responsibilities

• Conduct simulations of fluid flow and heat transfer in fractured media.
• Quantify heat extraction efficiency for EGS performance.
• Contribute to publications and present research findings.

Skills

Numerical modelling of fluid flow and heat transfer

CFD software (e.g., OpenFOAM, ANSYS Fluent, COMSOL Multiphysics)

Mathematical modeling

Data-driven analysis

Uncertainty/sensitivity analysis

Education

PhD in fluid mechanics, applied mathematics, engineering, or related physical sciences

Tools

OpenFOAM

ANSYS Fluent

COMSOL Multiphysics

Job description

A global technology firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to model fluid flow and heat transfer in Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS). This role involves high-fidelity simulations and requires a PhD in related fields. The candidate will work in a collaborative environment, contribute to publications, and present at scientific conferences. Competitive base salary, bonuses, and comprehensive benefits including private healthcare will be offered.