Researcher in thermo-hydro-mechanical (THM)-modelling for safe CO2 storage

About the position

Position as Researcher available at the Department of Geosciences.

The position is for two (2) years.

Preferred starting date no later than 01.04.2025.

Knowledge development in a changing world - Science and technology towards 2030

The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences

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Job description/project description:

The project's objective is to provide an understanding of the effects of injecting cold CO2 into hot reservoirs and the associated risk of caprock failure and failure propagation. Full-scale experiments will be performed at the NGI lab to quantify thermal stresses in a controlled way. Learning from full-scale tests will be used to validate and improve models and increase confidence in the numerical tools' predictive capability, which helps reduce uncertainties when designing monitoring systems and optimizing injection capacity. Thermo-hydro-mechanical modelling of the reservoir/caprock interface will be performed with a focus on thermal stresses, exploring safe injection temperature and pressure, and demonstrating thermal effects on optimized injection strategy.

Qualification requirements:

The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences has a strategic ambition to be among Europe's leading communities for research, education and innovation. Candidates for these fellowships will be selected in accordance with this, and expected to be in the upper segment of their class with respect to academic credentials.

• Applicants must hold a degree equivalent to a Norwegian doctoral degree. Doctoral dissertation must be submitted for evaluation by the closing date. Only applicants with an approved doctoral thesis and completed defence are eligible for appointment.
• Fluent oral and written communication skills in English.

The following qualifications will count in the assessment of the applicants:

Personal skills:

• Insight into geological CO2 sequestration
• Seismic inversion and 3D filed-scale geomechanical model building
• Numerical simulation
• Skills in geoscientific software of Petrel, Comsol, Visage, HampsonRussell,
  Interactive Petrophysics, PowerLog, Jason
• Programming skills (e.g., Python, MatLab, R)
• A collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset
• Strong analytical skills and a passion for innovation

We offer:

• Salary NOK minimum 575 400 – 657 300 per year depending on qualifications in position as Researcher (position code 1109)
• Attractive welfare benefits and a generous pension agreement
• Professionally stimulating working environment
• Vibrant international academic environment
• Oslo’s family-friendly surroundings with their rich opportunities for culture and outdoor activities

The application must include:

• Cover letter (statement of motivation, summarizing scientific work and research interest)
• CV (summarizing education, positions, pedagogical experience, administrative experience and other qualifying activity)
• Copies of educational certificates, academic transcript of records and letters of recommendation
• A complete list of publications and up to 5 academic works that the applicant wishes to be considered by the evaluation committee
• Names and contact details of 2-3 references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and telephone number)

The application with attachments must be delivered in our electronic recruiting system, please follow the link “apply for this job”. Foreign applicants are advised to attach an explanation of their University's grading system. Please note that all documents should be in English (or a Scandinavian language).

In assessing the applications, special emphasis will be placed on the documented, academic qualifications, as well as the candidates motivation and personal suitability.

Interviews with the best qualified candidates will be arranged.

It is expected that the successful candidate will be able to complete the project in the course of the period of employment.

Formal regulations:

According to the Norwegian Freedom and Information Act (Offentleglova) information about the applicant may be included in the public applicant list, also in cases where the applicant has requested non-disclosure.

The University of Oslo has an agreement for all employees, aiming to secure rights to research results a.o.

The University of Oslo aims to achieve a balanced gender composition in the workforce and to recruit people with ethnic minority backgrounds.

Contact persons:

For further information about the position please contact: Prof. Nazmul Haque Mondol, phone: +47 4523 4439, e-mail: nazmulh@geo.uio.no
 

For technical questions regarding the recruitment system please contact: HR-adviser Ørjan Pretorius, e-mail: orjan.pretorium@mn.uio.no