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PhD Opportunity in Petroleum Engineering – Unconventional Oil & Gas

Northeast Petroleum University, Daqing, China

The Institute of Unconventional Oil and Gas at Northeast Petroleum University (NEPU) invites applications for a fully funded PhD position in Petroleum Engineering, Geology, or Geophysics.

Research Focus

The successful candidate will work within a multidisciplinary research team to explore enhanced recovery methods, reservoir characterization, and advanced reservoir studies aimed at increasing hydrocarbon recovery from unconventional formations. Research areas may include:

• Enhanced oil and gas recovery techniques


• Reservoir modeling and simulation


• Unconventional reservoir characterization


• Advanced data analytics for reservoir studies

What We Offer

• Full tuition waiver


• Competitive salary/stipend


• Generous holiday leave for Postdocs and postgraduate students


• Access to state-of-the-art laboratory facilities


• Collaborative, international research environment

Who We Are Looking For highly motivated international candidates with:

• Strong technical expertise in experimental research, analytical methods, reservoir simulation, and/or data analytics


• Excellent English communication skills (verbal and written)


• A keen interest in research areas aligned with our institute’s focus

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send their CV and a brief research statement to Prof. Erfan Mohammadian at Erfan.m@nepu.edu.cn.

Join us in advancing the future of unconventional oil and gas recovery!