Four-year researcher position in the field of geological carbon storage

BEMÆRK: Ansøgningsfristen er overskredet

The Department of Geoenergy and -storage at the Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (GEUS) seeks a highly motivated and talented Research Scientist to join our geological carbon storage team in the Core Analysis Laboratory that has focus on investigating the feasibility of geological formations for carbon storage.

We are working with the carbon storage in the geological underground and are currently experiencing high demand on our activities. Therefore, we are looking for a new colleague who can bring their expertise and advanced research capabilities to this emerging and expanding field in Denmark.

Job description

The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting laboratory experiments to investigate the behaviour of carbon dioxide in geological formations and analysing experimental data to determine the suitability of potential storage sites including assessing rock formations' structural integrity and the risk for CO2 leakage.

The candidate will further work with development and test modelling approaches to simulate the behaviour of CO2 in subsurface reservoirs, including assessing the potential for long-term storage. In addition there will be focus on:

• Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams of scientists, engineers, and policymakers to design and implement carbon storage projects, including developing monitoring and verification strategies.
• Prepare and submit project proposals to secure funding for carbon storage research and development projects.
• Manage project budgets, timelines, and deliverables to ensure the successful completion of research projects.

The candidate will have to stay up to date with the latest scientific literature, attend relevant conferences, and participate in professional development activities to maintain expertise in the field. And the candidate will be responsible for communicating research findings to various stakeholders, including other scientists, industry partners, and policymakers, through peer-reviewed publications, presentations, and reports.

Your qualifications

You should have a research background in reservoir engineering and PhD in geology, geoengineering, geochemistry, or a related field and be knowledgeable of the geological subsurface. You are well experienced in laboratory experimentation and analytical techniques (e.g., Special Core Analysis (SCAL) and core flooding experiments at elevated pressures and temperatures). In addition you are familiar with modelling approaches to simulate the behaviour of CO2 in subsurface reservoirs.

There will be particular emphasis on the following qualifications:

• Research experience, as evidenced by publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Experience in preparing and submitting successful project proposals for research funding.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project-management skills.
• Proficiency with data analysis software (e.g., R, Excel, MATLAB, Eclipse).

Special consideration will be given to the candidate’s ability to problem-solving, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. You should have strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Danish or must be prepared to learn Danish to an sufficient level within the first 12 months of employment.

Department of Geoenergy and -storage

The department of Geoenergy and -storage carries out research and research-based consultancy within energy and underground storage, organic carbon, mineralogy and biostratigraphy. We also act as advisers to authorities and the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Utilities.

The work in the department is influenced by the UN's sustainability goals #6 (sustainable energy) and #13 (climate), which are reflected in GEUS' strategy. With the current political goal of CO2 neutrality and the green transition, a growing commitment in CO2 storage and biological carbon storage, energy storage and geothermal energy is seen in the near future.

There are currently approximately 25 employees in the department, including researchers, consultants and laboratory technicians. The department includes two fully equipped internal laboratories: the Core Analysis Laboratory and the Laboratory for Organic Carbon (LOK).

We offer

• A creative and interdisciplinary research environment
• A lively and informal working environment with talented and dedicated colleagues
• Versatile work duties and good opportunities to influence them
• Development opportunities with access to courses and other further education
• Family friendly workplace with flexible hours
• An active social environment, with a staff association and art society
• Fitness centre with physiotherapy at the workplace

Salary and conditions of employment

In accordance with the collective agreements between the Danish Ministry of Finance and the relevant eligible trade union.
The appointment area is the Danish Ministry of Climate, Energy and Utilities and its institutions.
The Danish Ministry of Climate, Energy and Utilities considers diversity to be an asset and invites anybody interested, regardless of gender, age, religion or ethnicity to apply for the position.

Further information

Please contact the Head of Department Charlotta Lüthje on tel. +45 91 33 39 74, e-mail: chal@geus.dk.

International applicants can read more about living and working in Denmark on GEUS’ website:

http://eng.geus.dk/about/jobs/

Application

The application must include a letter of motivation, a CV, a list of publications with a separate indication of journal papers that are registered in ISI Web of Science, copies of any individual publications of particular relevance to the position and, if relevant, contact details of referees (max. 2). PhD diploma, as well as a summary of the PhD or other material that can document qualifications at Researcher level must be enclosed.
Submitted PhD theses that have not yet been defended may be sent with the application and will be included in the assessment. The PhD thesis must be approved by the University prior to appointment.

Please, send your application via GEUS’ website www.geus.dk under Jobs and Education (Job og Uddannelse). Your application must be with GEUS no later than 12.00 midday (Danish time), Tuesday 25th of July 2023.

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

The appointment procedure

An expert academic assessment committee consisting of two internal senior researchers will make an individual evaluation of applicants’ academic qualifications, where candidates are deemed qualified or non-qualified in relation to the position advertised. Then an appointments committee decide which of the qualified candidates they want to call for a job interview. The procedure is in accordance with “Circular on the appointment and assessment of academic staff at the Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland”, Sections 4 and 7.

INFORMATIONER OM STILLINGEN:

- Arbejdspladsen ligger i:

Tårnby Kommune

-Virksomheden tilbyder:

-Arbejdsgiver:

GEUS, Øster Voldgade 10, 1350 København K

-Ansøgning:

Ansøgningsfrist: 25-07-2023; - ansøgningsfristen er overskredet

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