Dr. Sahar Bakhshian invites applications for a Ph.D. position in her research group at Rice
University, beginning Spring 2026. The successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary team
working on subsurface fluid flow modeling and experiments applicable to geologic carbon and
energy storage. The student with have the opportunity to conduct experimental research using the
state-of-the-art microfluidic system in Dr. Bakhshian’s lab for pore-scale investigation of
subsurface multiphase flow.
This position is open to domestic applicants (U.S. citizens and permanent residents) and to
individuals who already hold a valid U.S. visa.
Required qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Geoscience, Petroleum Eng., Chemical Eng., Mechanical Eng., Civil
Eng., or closely related fields. - Solid foundation in fluid mechanics and geochemistry
- Hands-on experience with microfluidics, microfabrication, microscopy, and image analysis
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred (but not required) Skills - Familiarity with reactive transport modeling
- Familiarity with computational tools (e.g., OpenFOAM, COMSOL, or similar)
- Experience with programming languages such as Python, C++, etc.
- How to apply:
Please submit your application electronically through the graduate program’s application portal.
For more information, refer to the following link:
https://eeps.rice.edu/graduate/phd-program - The deadline for Spring 2026 is October 31st, 2025 (10:59 p.m. CST/11:59 p.m. EST).
- All required application materials must be received for your application to be considered
complete. Missing materials may result in delayed consideration, so we strongly encourage
applicants to complete their application before the deadline.
https://eeps.rice.edu/graduate/phd-program
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