The successful candidate will be involved in development of software tools for optimising the operation of downhole equipment. This will be done through assessing efficiency of various optimization algorithms with respect to problem of optimal settings for interval control valves and fine tuning of the best algorithms. The group is funded by a number of Upstream Oil Industry operating and service companies. They evaluate the progress of the work via regular meetings held in Edinburgh at four monthly intervals. Applicants will typically already be in possession of a MSc. degree in Mathematics or Physics with an outstanding academic or research record. Familiarity with the MATLAB and/or Simulink computing environments, knowledge of Artificial Intelligence will be an advantage, as will be previous practical experience in the optimization of industrial processes. A Petroleum Engineering background will also be useful, but is not essential since suitable training course can be provided as required.
To apply please send CV, academic records and a completed application form to Ms Anne Mathers anne.mathers@pet.hw.ac.uk. All other enquires should be sent to Dr. David Davies david.davies@pet.hw.ac.uk.
*Closing Date for Applications: 15th December 2006*
Start Date: As soon as possible
source of info: http://www.pet.hw.ac.uk/aboutus/work/opps.htm
*Additional Information:*
The Institute of Petroleum Engineering, located on a modern campus on the outskirts of Edinburgh, focuses on research and teaching for the upstream Oil and Gas resource industry. The Institute of Petroleum Engineering is recognised internationally as one of the leading centres of excellence in Petroleum Engineering teaching, training and research. It has one of the largest Geoscience and Petroleum Engineering research programme at a UK or European University. The Institute's currently complement is some 100 staff, 60 research students and 100 residential MSc. students.