Job Openings

The EERC is looking for a Cybersecurity Analyst whose primary focus is to implement, manage, and monitor security products and technologies; maintain Azure/Microsoft365 Cloud security and recommend security policies to leadership; provide input toward the strategy on malware detection, network security, forensics, data protection, logging and monitoring, and related functional areas; monitor logs and review alerts while identifying, remediating, and escalating incidents that occur within the environment; develop and maintain technical documentation around the discovery and mitigation of threats and vulnerabilities; review current security system configurations for correctness; monitor, report, and investigate access to determine unauthorized access attempts; provide continuous testing of systems for situations requiring corrective action; perform risk assessments and audits of data processing systems; assist with internal security awareness testing and training; train and educate staff on information security procedures; and perform additional job duties as needed.

The EERC is looking for a Senior Geomechanics Engineer whose primary focus is to work in strong collaboration with EERC subject matter experts, principal investigators, and EERC leadership to prepare proposals and to develop and pursue new business opportunities; lead groups of researchers to complete multidisciplinary research tasks; manage projects and teams to complete funded work within established budget and schedule; manage and provide technical assistance on projects related to one or more of the following areas: enhanced oil recovery (EOR) in conventional and unconventional formations, CO₂ and produced gas storage, natural resource management, critical materials resource characterization and recovery, geologic and synthetic materials characterization, produced water management, and/or the environmental aspects of energy development; provide mentoring to staff; and promote personnel development, education, and training opportunities.

The EERC is looking for a Geoscientist whose primary focus is assisting in the development of subsurface geophysical models; performing regional geologic characterization; conducting geotechnical field work, including, but not limited to, collecting water and soil gas samples, acquiring geophysical data, and observing well site activities; assisting in the preparation of technical proposals, reports, and presentations; and interfacing with a diverse team of scientists and engineers to assess project uncertainties in oil and gas development and geologic CO₂ storage.

The EERC is looking for a Principal Geoscientist. The successful applicant will work closely with directors and other program/project managers, especially in the research area of geologic CO₂ capture and storage, enhanced oil recovery, and other geoscience related research activities. The successful applicant will be able to lead $1,000,000 or more multitask type research projects in the geosciences; working with task leads and multidisciplinary teams of scientists, engineers, and business professionals. The successful applicant will assist in bringing project deliverables and milestones to completion; including working closely with task managers and being well qualified to review and offer constructive comments on technical reports and publications. The applicant will have the ability to stay apprised of the opportunities and challenges facing the energy industry and engage with stakeholders, partners and clients to inform on strategies and implement solutions that enable the prudent production and use of fossil energy.

The EERC is looking for a Senior Geoscientist. The successful applicant will work closely with directors and other program/project managers, especially in the research area of geologic CO₂ capture and storage, enhanced oil recovery, and other geoscience related research activities. The successful applicant will be able to lead $1,000,000 or more multitask type research projects in the geosciences; working with task leads and multidisciplinary teams of scientists, engineers, and business professionals. The successful applicant will assist in bringing project deliverables and milestones to completion; including working closely with task managers and being well qualified to review and offer constructive comments on technical reports and publications. The applicant will have the ability to stay apprised of the opportunities and challenges facing the energy industry and engage with stakeholders, partners and clients to inform on strategies and implement solutions that enable the prudent production and use of fossil energy.

The EERC is looking for a Contract/IP Officer whose primary focus is to prepare, review, negotiate, and administer contracts, subcontracts, confidentiality and other agreements; research and understand complex regulations and clearly and concisely interpret them; ensure compliance with government regulations and University of North Dakota policies; determine the allowability of cost to be charged to contracts; advise staff of the administration requirements of contracts; provide the mechanism to meet the needs of the managers’ as well as the sponsors’ requirements; and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers to ensure timely communications of changes in policies, procedures, etc., that may impact their work.

The EERC is looking for an Environment, Health & Safety Specialist whose primary focus is to develop, implement, and maintain environment, occupational health, and safety programs; remain knowledgeable about applicable federal, state, and local regulations; provide interpretation and guidance on safety and health regulations; perform internal inspections/audits; develop and provide EHS trainings; maintain records in accordance with university and regulatory requirements; provide technical support for research projects in the EHS areas; and investigate specific incidents and complaints to identify improvement strategies.

The EERC is looking for a Principal Geoscientist and Energy Advisor to work closely with directors and program/project managers, especially in the research area of geologic CO₂ capture and storage; assisting in managing research tasks within a multidisciplinary team of scientists, engineers, and business professionals. The successful applicant will assist in bringing project deliverables and milestones to completion; including working closely with task managers and being well qualified to review and offer constructive comments on technical reports and publications. The applicant will have the ability to stay apprised of the opportunities and challenges facing the energy industry and engage with stakeholders, partners and clients to inform on strategies and implement solutions that enable the prudent production and use of fossil energy. This position will be a primary client interface and may lead commercial or DOE projects or programs related to CCUS and/or Oil and Gas.

The EERC is looking for a Regulatory and Permitting Specialist to work with a multidisciplinary team of scientists, engineers, and business professionals to integrate permitting, regulatory, legal, policy, economics, and tax perspectives with technical information and applied research related to incremental oil recovery, unconventional oil recovery, geologic CO₂ capture utilization (CCUS) and storage, power generation, emissions reduction, and renewable energy systems. The successful applicant will have the innate skills and willingness to learn and be trained in regulatory, policy and permitting that involves the world-changing energy strategy of controlled underground injection and storage of CO₂ from both renewable and fossil energy production sources. This position will support Class VI UIC permit development, EPA MRV Plan development, and CARB LCFS CCS Protocol permanence certification. Willing to train individuals with outstanding work ethic, team orientated attitude, and aptitude.

The EERC is looking for a Senior Research Scientist whose primary focus is to work in strong collaboration with EERC subject matter experts, principal investigators, and EERC leadership to prepare proposals and to develop and pursue new business opportunities; work as part of a diverse multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers to ensure that technical work is successfully completed on time, on budget, and within client expectations; and manage one of the analytical research laboratories in the EERC’s Subsurface R&D Group that focuses on classical and advanced wet-chemistry analyses, petrochemical and geomechanical evaluation of rocks and soils, and mineralogical assessment of materials using x-ray fluorescence, x-ray diffraction, and scanning electron microscopy. This position will ensure that the laboratory data and results are of excellent quality and integrated with the theoretical modeling and field components of related EERC research efforts; ensure the safety of laboratory staff and/or any personnel working in the laboratory; regularly review and update laboratory safety plans; work closely with principal scientists, project managers, and laboratory staff to develop and expand the research-based efforts occurring in the laboratories; provide technical assistance on projects related to CO₂ EOR, CO₂ storage, unconventional hydrocarbon recovery, natural resource management, critical resource characterization and recovery, geologic and synthetic materials characterization, and the environmental aspects of energy development; provide mentoring to staff and/or colleagues; and promote personnel development, education, and training opportunities.

The EERC is looking for a Postdoctoral Research Associate whose primary focus is to develop suites of advanced real-time control algorithms for smart charging of electric vehicles (EVs); design, develop, and test agent-based control systems for management of EV charging under multiple smart charging scenarios; work with research engineers and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary R&D teams, including researchers within and outside of the EERC; prepare technical reports, journal articles, and conference articles; deliver presentations regarding research findings; and develop proposals and secure funding for research projects.

The EERC is looking for a Research Engineer whose primary focus is to design, fabricate, optimize, and operate EPD lab systems and other experimental equipment; fabricate durable fuel cells, electrolyzers and/or other electrolytic systems; evaluate electrode and electrolyte performance and durability; measure/characterize fundamental reaction and transport mechanisms; insert/integrate electrocatalyst materials into electrode microstructure to improve cell performance; develop test plans, execute experiments, review and analyze experimental data, interpret results, and assist project team/clients in improving technology performance; develop innovative applied research concepts and participate in the preparation of funding proposals to expand the EPD program; write reports and technical papers; travel to support project activities; interact effectively with colleagues, clients, and project partners; present project results to clients; and present papers at national and international conferences.