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Organization: Petroleum Institute

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

Field: Engineering

Requirements:

Qualifications: Candidates should have a Ph.D. in chemical engineering (or related area) with expertise in mathematical programming (mixed-integer, nonconvex and stochastic programming) and simulation. Relevant background in petroleum refining, petrochemicals, and gas processing is a significant advantage. There are tremendous opportunities for research collaboration with the PI’s industrial stakeholders, as well as the affiliated universities.

We are particularly interested in candidates with the following qualities:

•Good knowledge of and research experience in process optimization, simulation and control
•Strong mathematical skills
•Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
•Excellent oral and written communication skills
•A good track record of research publications

Abstract:

A Postdoctoral position is currently available in the Process Systems Engineering Laboratory at the Petroleum Institute in Abu Dhabi. The successful candidate will develop models, theory, and algorithms for large scale optimization of several components of the oil, gas, and petrochemical industry supply chain under uncertainty

Description:

The Petroleum Institute (PI) was created in 2001 with the goal of establishing itself as a world-class institution in engineering education and research in areas of significance to the oil and gas and the broader energy industries. The PI’s sponsors and affiliates include Abu Dhabi National Oil Company and several major international oil companies, namely Shell, BP, Jodco and Total. The campus has modern instructional laboratories and classroom facilities and is now in the planning phase of three major research centers on its campus. For additional information, please refer to the PI website: www.pi.ac.ae.
 
Salary/Benefits: Salary and benefits will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The total compensation package includes a tax-free 12-month base salary, and a benefits allowance that covers relocation, housing, initial furnishings, utilities, transportation (automobile purchase loan), health insurance, child(ren) education, end-of-service benefit and annual leave travel. Applicants must be in excellent health and will be required to pass a pre-employment physical examination.
 
To Apply: Interested candidates should submit all materials online at http://tbe.taleo.net/NA11/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=PETROLEUMINSTITUTE&cws=1&rid=351

Deadline: 30-06-2011

Contacts:

Link: http://tbe.taleo.net/NA11/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=PETROLEUMINSTITUTE&cws...

Email: aalmansoori@pi.ac.ae

Phone number: +971 2 607 5583

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