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Ref: MP944-419
Job description / Role
The Research and Development department at a world-class oil & gas institute in Abu Dhabi is seeking to hire a post-doctoral researcher having experience working in areas applicable to applied and fundamental R&D in oil and gas industry, research organization affiliated with the oil and gas industry, or university R&D strategic initiatives.
- To understand and promote the Institute’s research and development objectives; to serve as an advocate for the Institute’s faculty and a liaison to the faculty in accordance with the Institute’s established rules, regulations and approved procedures; and to be accountable for the well-being and safety of own self and others, including all contracted labor force—unskilled, semiskilled, and skilled.
- To manage and control the activities of assigned personnel in the reporting units. To perform supervisory functions and excise financial authority in accordance the delegation of authority manual.
- To plan, direct and actively participate in ongoing training and professional development of self and subordinates with special emphasis on UAE Nations.
- To assist the SVP in establishing and managing the Capex and Opex original budgets for the Research Agenda, and monitor actual budget distribution and expenditures.
- To enhance the development of annual strategic objectives and KPIs in research and development. Specifically assisting the SVP to manage and follow up on these activities especially ensuring alignment with faculty research as part of the overall Research Agenda and compilation of performance contract and performance measurement tolls.
- To facilitate the development of an advanced computational framework coupled with research activity for simulation and modelling of reserves and related operating processes.
- To bring a faculty perspective to the SVP in identifying and initiating new applied R&D ideas/proposals and to assist in managing/steering approved projects.
Requirements
- Ph.D. or equivalent and faculty status.
- Successful record of research.
- More than 10 years experience preferred.
- Experience with managerial role overseeing locally and externally sponsored research. More than 5 years experience preferred.
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