Uni Research CIPR (Centre for Integrated Petroleum Research) is a department at Uni Research AS and conducts research within enhanced oil recovery (EOR), reservoir simulation, petroleum microbiology and geoscience.

Uni Research CIPR has currently an open position as Senior/Principal Researcher within the research topic of EOR. The EOR group works with a number of the largest oil companies on a diverse portfolio of EOR methods where the research focus is on describing fundamental mechanisms in order to bring methods into application. We provide unique laboratory facilities which allow special experiments such as full reservoir conditions and x-ray imaging techniques. The successful candidate will be a part of a team of researchers working on various topics within water-based and gas-based EOR, e.g. surfactant, polymer, low salinity, nanotechnology, WAG and foam. The working philosophy at CIPR is that researchers take part in all aspects of a project; from project planning to execution and reporting.  This ensures that the interpretation of results is made on a full understanding of the process. The successful candidate will contribute to develop new knowledge through creative and innovative design of experiments and in-depth analysis of results. Project leadership will be a key task. 

Required Qualifications

• Substantial experience from research/work in the field of Enhanced Oil Recovery
• Active reporting of results in scientific publications on the subject of EOR
• PhD or equivalent experience in a relevant subject area
• Documented experience from research institutes and/or industrial companies
• Fluency in English, both reading and writing

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with project leadership and reporting
• Laboratory experience in EOR methods

Personal skills

• Creative and innovative
• Good communication and team working skills
• Structured and goal oriented

Salary and benefits

• Uni Research CIPR offers competitive salary
• Membership in Pension Fund, which includes a good occupational pension scheme, occupational injury and group life insurance.
• Interesting and diverse work tasks in an internationally leading research institute

General information

• The starting time of the position is negotiable

How to apply

Please submit your application electronically before 01.12.2014,  to jobbnorge.no, www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/106754/eor-senior-principal-researcher, by using the button “Apply Through Website”. The application should be marked EOR-position and contain:

• Curriculum vitae
• Certified copies of diplomas and transcripts
• Covering letter detailing experience and relevant work
• Name, title and email address of at least two people willing to provide references.

Applications that do not include all required documents will not be considered.

For more information please contact Research Leader, Dr. Tormod Skauge, Uni Research CIPR, phone + 47 55 58 36 42, tormod.skauge<στο>uni.no, or Research Director, Prof. Arne Skauge, phone + 47 55 58 33 58, arne.skauge<στο>uni.no, or HR manager Inger S. Thorsen, phone + 47 55 58 49 64, inger.thorsen<στο>uni.no

Apply here: http://www.jobbnorge.no/ledige-stillinger/stilling/106754/eor-senior-principal-researcher