Join the team
Current opportunities in the Energi Simulation Centre for Geothermal Systems Research for students and researchers.
Summer Research Positions (Applications Open)
Current students at the 六九色堂 and other Canadian universities may apply to join the research team for a Summer Research Experience . Projects may include experimental work, theoretical model validation, geothermal reservoir simulation, feasibility studies, and software development.
- Summer 2024 Opportunities
Undergraduate students are invited to apply for positions in the following areas:
- Thermal Reservoir Simulation: using the library of research and field data, develop models for improved understanding of heat transfer within a geothermal resource
- Experimental Analysis: Thermal conductivity and drilling optimization studies
- System Feasibility Analysis: For a given system, conduct a techno-economic feasibility analysis for a specific application in Western Canada
*Note: Selected applicants will be expected to apply for either or research award based on their eligibility. Applications are due Feb 2, 2024. Prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to consult both programs' requirements.
Application Deadline: January 29, 2024.
We strive to make GeoS an equitable, diverse, and inclusive research environment and particularly encourage applications from women, Indigenous peoples, visible/racialized minorities, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQ2S+.
Mitacs Globalink Research Internship (Applications Closed)
The , which provides a 12-week research project at Canadian universities for high-achieving senior undergraduates from around the world, is now accepting student applications.
Approved students will travel to Canada between May and October 2022, where they will work with a faculty supervisor and other researchers at their host universities. Globalink research interns receive:
- Round-trip airfare to Canada (amount varies depending on country of origin)
- Stipend for housing and living expenses (amount varies depending on country of origin)
- Registration for industry events and professional development courses
There is extensive information on our , where you can read more about eligibility requirements and how to apply. You can also read about the experiences of our .
Application Deadline: September鈥22, 2022, at 1 p.m. (PT).鈥鈥&苍产蝉辫;
Graduate Students
Opportunities for research-based M.Sc. and Ph.D. students.
Summer / Fall 2023 Admissions
The Energi Simulation Centre for Geothermal Systems Research is accepting applications for funded research-based M.Sc. and Ph.D. programs in Chemical Engineering, Energy & the Environment Engineering and other areas in engineering and geosciences with the start date in Fall 2023.
If you are interested in pursuing graduate studies with the centre, please submit a current CV, undergraduate transcripts, a brief cover letter/statement of interest, and a writing sample (i.e. course project, published conference, or journal paper) at the application link below.
Selected applicants will be expected to also apply for entrance scholarships, details of which will be communicated during the recruiting process.
Application Deadline: January 30, 2023.
We strive to make GeoS an equitable, diverse, and inclusive research environment and particularly encourage applications from women, Indigenous peoples, visible/racialized minorities, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQ2S+.
SEDV Capstone Projects
Students in the may undertake their capstone project under the supervision of or in collaboration with GeoS and work with an industry partner on a geothermal related project. Projects are frequently supported by Mitacs and have been presented at Geothermal Rising each year. Please reach out to one of the affiliated faculty members for more information.
The international deadline is in early January each year, and the deadline for domestic students in late February. Please apply directly through the SEDV program.
Post-Graduate Opportunities
Postdoctoral Fellow in Geothermal Drilling and Well Construction (Position Closed)
The Energi Simulation Centre for Geothermal Systems Research is accepting applications for a postdoctoral fellowship in Drilling and Well Construction for Geothermal Systems.
The Postdoctoral Fellow will work on Drilling Mechanics, Bit-Rock interaction Modelling, and Non-Linear System Dynamics and Control. Prior work in one or more of these areas is expected and industry experience (through sponsored projects or internships) is preferred. A recent Ph.D. in engineering is required.
Project Description:
Drilling geothermal wells requires significant footage drilled through hot, hard, and abrasive igneous rock. Working with our industrial partners, we seek to improve operation and bit life rates to reduce drilling costs. The research team has developed the framework to understand drillstring dynamics in extended-reach wells. We are currently developing methods and techniques to understand and optimize the rock-cutting process. The position is located in Calgary, and it is expected that candidates relocate to Calgary before starting.
Requirements:
- Recent Ph.D. (within the past three years) in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field
- Experience with mathematical modeling, control system, and observer design, and model validation is required.
- Programming experience in Python is expected. Knowledge of a compiled language (C# or C++) is a plus.
Application details: (POSITION CLOSED)
Applications should consist of a current CV, a list of 2鈥3 referees with contact information, a cover letter describing relevant past research experience and a writing sample 鈥 either a conference or journal paper. The position is available immediately and the search will continue until the position is filled. Send complete applications to Dr. Roman Shor (roman [dot] shor [at] ucalgary[dot] ca) at your earliest convenience.
Postdoctoral Fellow in Responsible AI Engineering (Position Filled)
A collaborative research project between Departments of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering and Electrical and Software Engineering at the 六九色堂 has been launched to optimize hard-rock drilling. We are looking to fill a Postdoctoral Fellow role immediately to help develop solutions and techniques for real-world Geothermal software systems being developed at Eavor Technology, Inc.
Project Description:
An exciting new project is being launched in collaboration with Eavor Technologies, Inc, to optimize hard rock drilling for Advanced Geothermal Systems. Eavor has developed the Eavor-Loop, a closed loop geothermal system for heat and power application. This project seeks to develop robust and explainable machine learning software applications for the advanced geothermal systems developed at Eavor. The techniques developed could be generic enough to apply to different domains. The techniques would be field-tested and evaluated within the various use cases of geothermal software systems.
This project is funded by Alberta Innovates. The position are located in Calgary and it is expected that candidates relocate to Calgary prior to starting.
Requirements:
- Recent Ph.D. (within the past 3 years) in Software Engineering, Computer Science or a closely related field
- Significant experience with machine learning tools, GPU acceleration, and toolkits such as AutoML
Application details:
Applications should consist of a current CV, a list of 2鈥3 referees with contact information, a cover letter describing relevant past research experience and a writing sample 鈥 either a conference or journal paper. The positions are available immediately and the search will continue until the positions are filled.
Please send complete applications to Dr. Gias Uddin (gias [dot] uddin [at] ucalgary [dot] ca) and Dr. Roman Shor (roman [dot] shor [at] ucalgary [dot] ca) at your earliest convenience.
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Calgary is one of the world's cleanest cities and has been named one of the world's most livable cities for years. Calgary is a city of leaders 鈥 in business, community, philanthropy and volunteerism. Calgarians benefit from the strongest economy in the nation and enjoy more days of sunshine per year than any other major Canadian city. Calgary is less than an hour鈥檚 drive from the Rocky Mountains and boasts the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America.
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