Research Engineer - Advanced Environmental Health and Safety Research Initiative

Description

The Data Analytics Research Group within the Department of Petroleum Engineering at the University of North Dakota is seeking a highly motivated research associate to work with Dr. Rabiei to advance understanding and facilitate continuous improvement of environmental compliance framework in the oil and gas industry, utilizing innovative data-driven intelligent solutions. This is a full-time position, starting from January 2022. 

Duties & Responsibilities

The research associate is expected to work both independently and collaboratively with graduate students within the group to:

• Analyze the current oil and gas regulatory framework to determine potential overlaps, conflicts, and gaps in the regulations and identify critical knowledge gaps to address compliance issues.
• Create and conduct surveys and interviews with stakeholders to identify the most prominent data-related challenges within the regulatory and compliance procedures.
• Assist in the development of an integrated data infrastructure for systematic data collection, processing and assimilation necessary for the research.
• Assess and demonstrate the viability of data-driven approaches for root-cause analysis and predictive analytics for compliance optimization.
• Develop novel machine learning and deep learning tools for predictive maintenance models, integrating engineering, regulatory and economic determinants.
• Contribute to writing and submitting research publications within the group.
• Develop innovative ideas for research proposals and assist in writing competitive grants.
• Assist in the development of interdisciplinary graduate courses and seminars.

 Required Competencies

• An engineering background and strong academic and/or professional experience in data science and machine learning modelling.
• A technical aptitude in oil and gas operations and prior knowledge and experience in industrial regulatory affairs and HSE compliance analysis are highly desired.
• Must have excellent teamwork and communication skills with strong interests in the research topic. 

 Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree in an engineering field (preferably petroleum, chemical, industrial, civil and mechanical engineering) 
• Experience in the oil and gas industry
• Must have practical experience in at least one of the ML software such as R, Python or MATLAB
• Experience in data analytics and machine learning
• Successful completion of criminal history records 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with oil and gas environmental, health and safety regulatory requirements
• Experience in proposal writing
• Publications in any one or more areas such as big data, cyber-security, and artificial intelligence

Minimum Hiring Salary/Position Classification

$60,000/year, exempt

Work Schedule and Start Date

Monday- Friday, 8am-4:30pm, 01/2022 projected start date

Benefits

Includes single or family health care coverage (premiums paid for by the university), basic life insurance, EAP, retirement plan, tuition waiver, annual and sick leave. Optional benefits available: supplemental life, dental, vision, flexible spending account, supplemental retirement plans.

To Apply

For full consideration, all application materials must be fully submitted by 11:59PM on the closing date.

Applicants must submit a letter of interest, CV and the contact information for three references.

Questions about this position may be addressed to Dr. Minou Rabiei at minou.rabiei@und.edu.

Additional Information

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Confidentiality of Application Materials

Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three finalists who will be invited to campus.

EEO Statement

The University of North Dakota is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or other protected characteristic. Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants are invited to provide information regarding their gender, race and/or ethnicity, veteran’s status and disability status as part of the application process. This information will remain confidential and separate from your application.

Veteran’s Preference

Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 or NGB 22 and if claiming disabled status, a current letter of disability from the VA dated within the last 12 months.

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