Montanuniversität Leoben

As a modern university with a strong focus on research and teaching, the Montanuniversität Leoben (Technical University of Leoben) offers outstanding opportunities for career advancement in both scientific and non-scientific domains.

Homepage: https://www.unileoben.ac.at/en/

The position is part of the recently funded European CETP project - De-risking Geothermal Heat Extraction from Tight Hot Sedimentary Aquifers - lead by Heriot-Watt University. A PhD degree in geophysics, geosciences or a similar discipline is required at the time of the appointment.

This position involves applying and adapting probabilistic inversion approaches that integrate seismic data with well log and core data, as well as outcrop information, within a rock physics framework. The objective is to extract a maximum of petrophysical information for reservoir model building and to detect sweet spots for geothermal exploitation.

The position offers an excellent opportunity to work in an interdisciplinary international project of high impact with plenty of opportunities to network as well as to start a successful academic career.

Employment requirements:
The successful applicant will have expertise in seismic data inversion and the application of probabilistic approaches, complemented by a solid background in rock physics. Programming skills are required and experience with seismic data in tight and fractured formations are desirable. The applicant must be fluent in spoken and written English.

For the application please use the online form on the homepage: http://www.unileoben.ac.at/jobs with the following job reference ID: 2603WPG