"Assistant Professor - Intelligent Drilling and Completions Engineering"

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 Intelligent Drilling and Completions Engineering. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2026, or a mutually agreed upon date.

We are seeking an emerging scholar who possesses a strong background and training in the area of intelligent drilling and completions engineering. The successful candidate will be forward thinking and have demonstrated potential to develop an original, innovative and high impact engineering research program related to intelligent drilling and completions. It is expected that the research program will result in the creation of knowledge and technologies that are translatable and will contribute to sustainable energy solutions for society. Application areas include, but are not limited to, drilling and completions for responsible hydrocarbon production from conventional and unconventional resources, CO2 storage, hydrogen storage, geothermal energy extraction, natural and stored hydrogen recovery, and critical mineral extraction.

In alignment with the University of Calgary's strategic plan, the successful candidate will actively contribute to the supervision of graduate students and postdoctoral scholars, and teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The successful candidate will also provide service to the Department, School, University, community and profession, contribute to achieving equitable, diverse, inclusive and accessible employment practices, workplaces and learning environments, and add to the collegial and vibrant academic community.

To be eligible for consideration, candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline, a Ph.D. (preferably in engineering) in an area related to intelligent drilling and completions, a strong research record, and teaching experience. Industry experience is an asset. The successful candidate must demonstrate a track record of high-quality research and high-quality journal publications, potential to establish a strong engineering research program, potential to attract competitive external funding, potential to attract and provide supervision to trainees, an ability to support positive student learning outcomes and experiences, an ability to teach core undergraduate courses in the Chemical Engineering and Oil & Gas Engineering programs, strong oral and written English communication skills, alignment with university strategic plans, and a commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility in Engineering. The successful candidate is expected to be eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer with APEGA.

Interested individuals are encouraged to submit an application online via the 'Apply Now' button on the UCalgary Careers webpage. Applications should include a Cover Letter (maximum three pages), a Curriculum Vitae with a complete list of publications, a research proposal (maximum three pages), a statement of teaching philosophy (maximum two pages), a statement on contributions to positive work and learning environments (maximum two pages), and the names 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.