Assistant Professor - Drilling Engineering

497179 Full-Time Petroleum Engineering Department: Petroleum Engineering Salary: Commensurate with experience Description: The Petroleum Engineering Department at the University of Houston is accepting applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor rank starting the 2027 academic year. We are seeking an outstanding faculty candidate with superior skills for pioneering research and effective teaching. We invite applications from candidates with expertise in drilling engineering and its applications to oil and gas, geothermal energy, carbon capture and sequestration (CCS), and/or subsurface energy storage. Candidates from all areas of drilling engineering are encouraged to apply.

Preference will be given to individuals with expertise in drilling automation, autonomous drilling systems, digital drilling technologies, and the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and Data Analytics (DA) to drilling engineering research and education. The successful candidate is expected to establish a strong externally funded research program, develop industry collaborations, contribute to undergraduate and graduate education, and advance innovative technologies for sustainable and efficient energy development. The Houston Metropolitan Area offers excellent quality of living and a vibrant arts and entertainment scene propelled by a growing economy. Houston is home to the Texas Medical Center and has a broad industrial base in Energy, Chemicals, Materials, Aeronautics, and Medical Technologies offering additional opportunities for collaborative research.

The University of Houston welcomes candidates whose experience in teaching, research, or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to excellence.

Qualifications

A PhD in petroleum engineering or a related discipline is required. Application: Review of applicants will begin on November 30, 2026. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Interested individuals should submit the following: • Cover letter describing their interest in the position. • Current curriculum vitae. • Detailed description of research interests, experience and future plans (up to 3 pages). • Statement of teaching experience and philosophy (up to 2 pages). • Names and contact details (email address and phone number) of at least three professional references.

Please apply online at https://www.uh.edu/careers/. The position is available effective September 1, 2027. Please note that, owing to the large number of applications generally received, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest and for taking the time to apply.

For more information, please contact: Petroleum Engineering Search Committee Technology Bridge Building 9, Room 219 University of Houston 5000 Gulf FRWY Houston, TX 77204-0945 http://www.petr.uh.edu Employees are expected to have a home address in the state of Texas for the duration of their appointments. Official transcripts are required for a faculty appointment and will be requested upon selection of the final candidates. All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check. Individuals conducting research in critical infrastructure areas (i.e., communication infrastructure systems, cybersecurity systems, electric grid, hazardous waste treatment systems, and/or water treatment facilities) are subject to regular review to ensure the security and integrity of the research is maintained.

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