"Assistant Professor in Subsurface Resource Engineering"

Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering

Job ID: 35835

Location: Main Campus

The Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering in the Schulich School of Engineering at the University of Calgary is pleased to invite applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the area of Subsurface Resource Engineering. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2026, or a mutually agreed upon date.

The University of Calgary is globally recognized for energy research and technology development. The Department is building on its leadership in energy research by focusing on creating safe, secure, and socially responsible energy supplies.

Position Description: We are seeking an emerging scholar with a strong background in subsurface resource engineering. The successful candidate will develop an original, innovative research program related to subsurface resources, contributing to sustainable energy solutions. Application areas include geothermal energy extraction, cleaner oil recovery, decarbonization, carbon sequestration, hydrogen recovery, subsurface characterization, reservoir engineering, and enhanced petroleum recovery processes.

The candidate will contribute to supervising graduate students and postdoctoral scholars, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, and provide service to the Department, School, University, and community. They will also support equitable, diverse, inclusive, and accessible practices.

Position Requirements: Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, petroleum engineering, or a related discipline, and a Ph.D. in engineering related to subsurface resource engineering. Requirements include a strong research record, teaching experience, and eligibility for registration as a Professional Engineer with APEGA.

The successful candidate must demonstrate a track record of high-quality research, potential to establish a strong research program, attract funding, supervise trainees, teach effectively, and align with university strategic plans and commitments to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.

How to Apply: Interested individuals are encouraged to submit an application online via the 'Apply Now' button on the UCalgary Careers webpage at https://careers.ucalgary.ca/jobs/16746067-assistant-professor-subsurface-resource-engineering-department-of-chemical-and-petroleum-engineering. Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research proposal, statement of teaching philosophy, statement on creating positive environments, and contact information for three referees. Applications will be accepted until October 17, 2025.

Questions may be addressed to Dr. Arindom Sen, Chair, Academic Selection Committee, Head, Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, Email: asen@ucalgary.ca.