R&D Scientist

R&D Scientist – Hydraulic Fracturing Modeling & Simulation

About the Role

We are seeking an exceptional R&D Scientist to join our advanced engineering and scientific computing team focused on hydraulic fracturing diagnostics, modeling, and real-time treatment analysis.

This role centers on the development of next-generation mathematical models, simulation algorithms, and scientific software for understanding transient pressure behavior and pressure-wave propagation in wellbores during hydraulic fracturing treatments.

The successful candidate will work at the intersection of:

• hydraulic fracturing physics
• transient fluid dynamics
• wave propagation
• numerical simulation
• signal analysis
• scientific software development
• real-world field diagnostics

This is a highly applied industrial R&D role involving both advanced computational modeling and practical interpretation of field data acquired during active fracturing operations.

Scientific model development is performed primarily in MATLAB, while production software integration is handled by dedicated software engineering teams.

This position is focused on applied industrial R&D and development of physics-based models for commercial hydraulic fracturing diagnostics and monitoring technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop mathematical and physics-based models describing pressure behavior and wave propagation in wellbores during hydraulic fracturing treatments

• Model effects associated with:

• • friction reducers- proppant transport- rheology and transient flow behavior of hydraulic fracturing fluids- turbulence modification- compressibility- multiphase interactions- perforation friction- erosion

• Develop numerical methods and simulation algorithms for transient hydraulic systems

• Develop and maintain scientific software and modeling tools primarily in MATLAB

• Implement high-performance numerical and signal-processing algorithms for analysis of field data

• Analyze and interpret high-frequency pressure and sensor data acquired during hydraulic fracturing operations

• Validate models against laboratory measurements and real-world field data

• Collaborate with engineers, physicists, and software developers to integrate models into commercial software products and monitoring systems

• Support development of advanced diagnostics, interpretation methods, and real-time analytics

• Contribute to technical innovation, intellectual property development, and next-generation monitoring technologiesRequired Qualifications

• PhD (or exceptional MS with significant industry experience) in:

• • Geophysics- Mechanical Engineering- Mathematical Physics- Petroleum Engineering- or related technical discipline

• Strong background in:

• fluid mechanics- transient flow systems- wellbore hydraulics- pressure transient analysis in wells

• Experience developing mathematical or numerical models for:

• pressure-wave propagation- compressible flow- multiphase flow- transient wellbore behavior- hydraulic fracturing treatments

• Understanding of rheology and transient flow behavior of hydraulic fracturing fluids, including effects of friction reducers and proppant-laden flow

• Strong numerical methods and scientific computing background

• Advanced MATLAB programming skills

• Experience developing scientific simulation and data-analysis software

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skillsPreferred Qualifications

• Experience with frac treatment diagnostics and pressure interpretation

• Knowledge of:

• • proppant transport- slurry transport- acoustic or pressure-wave propagation

• Experience with:

• finite-volume methods- finite-element methods- CFD- signal processing- inverse modeling- optimization methods

• Familiarity with Python for interaction with software engineering teams

• Experience working with operational sensor or monitoring data

• Experience validating models against real-world field measurementsPractical hydraulic fracturing field experience

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for candidates who can bridge advanced physics and real-world hydraulic fracturing operations.

The ideal candidate combines:

• strong mathematical intuition
• practical engineering understanding
• computational modeling expertise
• scientific programming capability
• and an interest in solving complex industrial problems using real field data

Candidates with both operational hydraulic fracturing experience and advanced computational modeling skills are especially encouraged to apply.

About Us

We develop advanced software, monitoring systems, and data acquisition technologies for the hydraulic fracturing industry. Our solutions combine physics-based modeling, real-time diagnostics, sensor technologies, and scientific computing to improve understanding and optimization of hydraulic fracturing treatments.

Our work involves close interaction between field operations, engineering, physics, and software development to solve challenging problems in wellbore dynamics and treatment diagnostics.

Keywords / Areas of Interest

Hydraulic fracturing transient hydraulics pressure-wave propagation wellbore dynamics fluid mechanics numerical simulation scientific computing CFD wave physics multiphase flow proppant transport pressure diagnostics signal processing MATLAB compressible flow scientific software development rheology transient flow behavior

Pay: $90,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Work Location: Remote