Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Reservoir Engineering

Faculty of Engineering

Qualifications and Experience 

The successful candidate must possess a PhD from a recognized university, which should be in Reservoir or Petroleum Engineering or any other closely related fields in engineering and the natural sciences.     

Candidates should also possess:

• Specialization in Petroleum/Reservoir Engineering
• Teaching experience at a recognized tertiary institution/university
• Experience in supervision of student projects
• Substantial research and publications in area of expertise in reputable, peer-reviewed journals
• Proficiency in the area of Reservoir Engineering 

Candidates with the following would have an advantage:

• Experience in the supervision of student research projects at Masters or Doctoral Level
• Proficiency in the field of formation evaluation
• Proficiency in the field of Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Sequestration (CCUS) 

The following would be considered assets:

• Chartered engineer
• Industry experience
• Certificate in university teaching and learning
• Proficiency in simulation and data analytics 

Special Responsibilities

• Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses in petroleum and reservoir engineering, drilling and completions, reservoir modelling, energy economics and/or applied geoscience.
• Supervising postgraduate (MSc, MPhil and PhD) student projects and mentoring of students
• Developing well recognized and independent research programmes capable of attracting external funding
• Engaging with local, regional and international stakeholders, other Departments and academic institutions and Faculty through collaborative research
• Providing ongoing revision of the curriculum to keep abreast of development and innovation in the area of expertise
• Developing professional short courses to respond to the changes within the industry specifically focusing on local and regional needs
• Serving on committees at the Department, Faculty and University levels
• Liaising with industries
• Chairing various academic and nonacademic committees 

Personal Attributes 

The Campus places high priority on individuals of integrity who can work well in a team and student friendly environment. Candidates should also possess good communication and interpersonal skills. A good command of both oral and written English is essential.

Candidates should also: 

• Be able to interact and work well with staff, students and industry stakeholders
• Have good organizational and leadership skills
• Be self-motivated and capable of mentoring and motivating students
• Be fluent and articulate
• Be willing to forge working relationships and meaningful engagement with external stakeholders (industry and universities)
• Be committed to developing the Department’s outreach programme 

Detailed application and full curriculum vitae should be sent to the Campus Registrar, c/o HR Division (Appointments Section), Main Administration Building, The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago, W.I. via e-mail: STA-HRApplications@sta.uwi.edu. Three (3) referees (one of whom should be from your present organization) must be indicated. Application forms may be obtained at http://www.sta.uwi.edu in the Faculty & Staff, Staff Vacancies section. Further particulars including remuneration package may also be obtained at the above address. In order to expedite the appointment procedures, applicants are advised to ask their referees to send their signed references under CONFIDENTIAL cover DIRECTLY to the Campus Registrar at the above address without waiting to be contacted by the University. Applications received after the deadline date will not be considered.

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