Post-doctoral Lvl 1 or 2, UCD School of Earth Sciences

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Post-doctoral Lvl 1 or 2, UCD School of Earth Sciences

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Offer DescriptionApplications are invited for a temporary post of a Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 1 or 2 within UCD School of Earth Sciences.
Job reference number: 018057We are seeking a motivated geoscientist for 2.5 years (30 months) with an interest in geological storage applications to join the Sustainable GeoEnergy Research Group at UCD. The purpose of the role is to deliver a specific research project. This role will focus on the Ireland’s offshore sedimentary basins which are of substantial interest for geological storage to decarbonise the energy system and provide seasonal energy storage. The role will focus on the reservoir and seal characterisation of both saline aquifers and depleted gas fields. This study aims to map the extent, depth and nature of Ireland’s offshore geostorage complexes, and characterise reservoir and seal heterogeneity that may impact safe long-term geological storage. The role will include interpretation of well data, wireline log analysis, core analysis, for the evaluation of reservoir properties and heterogeneity, and tectonostratigraphic evolution of the sequences. The role will be part of a team who will deliver comprehensive regional and detailed maps of geological storage areas, risk assessments and storage volumes. The project outputs will include peer-reviewed publications and a national database of maps and properties for evaluation of CO2, hydrogen and energy storage.POST DOC LEVEL 1 Salary Range: €45,847 – €51,313 per annumPOST DOC LEVEL 2 Salary Range: €52,715 – €57,332 per annumAppointment on the above range will be dependent upon qualifications and experience.Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on the 17th of January 2025.
Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time of 12:00 noon (Local Irish Time) on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. UCD are unable to accept late applications.UCD do not require assistance from Recruitment Agencies. Any CV’s submitted by Recruitment Agencies will be returned.The PD1 position is intended for early stage researchers, either just after completion of a PhD or for someone entering a new area for the first time. If you have already completed your PD1 stage in UCD or will soon complete a PD1, or you are an external applicant whose total Postdoctoral experience, inclusive of the duration of the advertised post, would exceed 4 years, you should not apply and should refer to PD2 posts instead.The PD2 post is intended for researchers that have completed PD1. As with the PD1, if you have already completed your PD2 stage in UCD or will soon complete a PD2, or your total Postdoctoral experience, inclusive of the duration of the advertised post, would exceed 6 years, you should not apply and should refer to Research Fellow posts instead.Prior to application, further information (including application procedure) should be obtained from the Work at UCD website:Where to apply WebsiteRequirementsSkills/QualificationsCommunication, Organizational skills, Research skillsAdditional InformationWebsite for additional job detailsWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute University College Dublin Country Ireland City Dublin GeofieldContact WebsiteE-Mailhrhelpdesk@ucd.ie Phone01 716 4900STATUS: EXPIREDShare this page

Expected salary

€45847 – 51313 per year

Location

Dublin

Job date

Sun, 22 Dec 2024 05:16:07 GMT

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