PhD Research Fellow in Sedimentary Geology

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PhD Research Fellow in Sedimentary Geology – Sedimentological controls on

chlorite coats (DeepReservoir).

There is a vacancy for a PhD Research Fellow in the field of sedimentary geology at the Department of Earth Science, University of Bergen. The position is for a fixed-term period of 3 years with the possibility of a 4th year with compulsory other work (e.g. teaching duties at the Department).

The position is part of the project DeepReservoir: Predicting reservoir properties in deep structures on the Norwegian Continental Shelf: The critical role of chlorite-coats at the universities of Bergen and Oslo, funded by the Norwegian Research Council, Equinor and AkerBP.

About the project/work tasks:

The main ambition for DeepReservoir is to understand the controls on development of porosity-preserving coats of the mineral chlorite on quartz grains. This is important firstly because chlorite coats preserve reservoir properties in deep (3-6 km) reservoirs, something which is of key importance in infrastructure-led exploration for hydrocarbons. There is currently no way to assess the probability of good chlorite coats in un-drilled structures, something which makes deep prospects risky. Secondly, chlorite effectively mineralizes CO2. This effect will be important for large-scale CO2-storage, but we currently know little about the distribution of chlorite in subsurface reservoir rocks.

The main objectives of this PhD project are to investigate the sedimentological controls on chlorite coats on quartz grains in subsurface reservoirs, and provide sedimentological competence and assessments to the project team. In particular, the PhD project will consist of 1) analysis of the Tilje Formation offshore Mid-Norway in terms of sedimentology and source to sink through analysis of core, well, 2D seismic and 3D seismic data, 2) analysis of the Ostreaelv Formation in Jameson Land, East Greenland through two field expeditions in 2023 and 2024 using outcrop data, 3) collaboration with the project team which has expertise in modelling, petrology, data integration and geophysics, and 4) writing of peer-reviewed scientific articles about sedimentology of the studied formations and sedimentological controls on chlorite coats. The candidate will work closely with the industry partners.

Qualifications and personal qualities:

Applicants must hold a master's degree or equivalent in sedimentary geology that is relevant to the project or have submitted his/her master's thesis for assessment prior to the application deadline. It is a condition of employment that the master's degree has been awarded.

Experience in sedimentology is a requirement.

Experience with sedimentological field work is a requirement.

The candidate must be willing and able to conduct tent-based field work in east Greenland together with the project team.

Experience of interpretation of core and log data is an advantage.

Experience with shallow-marine deposits is an advantage.

Experience of seismic interpretation (ideally with Petrel) is an advantage.

Applicants must be able to work independently and in a structured manner and demonstrate good collaborative skills.

Applicants must be proficient in both written and oral English.

Personal and relational qualities will be emphasized. Ambitions and potential will also count when evaluating the candidates.

About the PhD position (applies to university PhD positions):

About the PhD position:

The fellowship will be for a period of 3 years, with the possibility for a 4th year, consisting of 25 % compulsory work (e.g. teaching responsibilities at the department) distributed over the employment period. The 4th year is contingent on the qualifications of the candidate and the teaching needs of the department and will be decided by the head of department upon appointment.

The employment period may be reduced if you have previously been employed in a qualifying post (e.g. research fellow, research assistant).

About the research training:

As a PhD Research Fellow, you must participate in an approved educational programme for a PhD degree within a period of 3 years. The deadline for applying for admission to the PhD programme at The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences is 2 months after you start your position or after the start of the research project that will lead to the PhD degree. It is a condition that you satisfy the enrolment requirements for the PhD programme at the University of Bergen.

We can offer:

A good and professionally stimulating working environment.

Salary as PhD research fellow (code 1017) in the state salary scale. This constitutes a gross annual salary of NOK 501 200 (equivalent to pay grade 54). Further increases in salary are made according to length of service in the position.

Enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.

Good welfare benefits

Your application must include:

A brief account of the applicant's research interests and motivation for applying for the position.

The names and contact information for two referees. One of these should be the main advisor for the master's thesis or equivalent thesis.

CV.

Transcripts and diplomas showing completion of the bachelor's and master's degrees. If you have not yet completed your master's degree, please submit a statement from your institution confirming that the master's thesis has been submitted.

Relevant certificates/references.

Approved documentation of proficiency in English (if required, cf. English language requirements for PhD admission ).

a list of any works of a scientific nature (publication list)

any publications in your name

The application and appendices with certified translations into English or a Scandinavian language must be uploaded at Jobbnorge.no.

General information:

For further details about the position, please contact Associate Professor Christian Haug Eide, e-mail: [email protected]

The state labour force shall reflect the diversity of Norwegian society to the greatest extent possible. People with immigrant backgrounds and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply for the position.

We encourage women to apply. If multiple applicants have approximately equivalent qualifications, the rules pertaining to moderate gender quotas shall apply.

The University of Bergen applies the principle of public access to information when recruiting staff for academic positions.

Information about applicants may be made public even if the applicant has asked not to be named on the list of persons who have applied. The applicant must be notified if the request to be omitted is not met.

The successful applicant must comply with the guidelines that apply to the position at all times.

For further information about the recruitment process, click here.

Life as a PhD candidate at UiB

Marion Claireaux tells about life and work as a PhD candidate at UiB.

About UiB

The University of Bergen is a renowned educational and research institution, organised into seven faculties and approximately 54 institutes and academic centres. Campus is located in the centre of Bergen with university areas at Nygårdshøyden, Haukeland, Marineholmen, Møllendalsveien and Årstad.

There are seven departments and several centres at Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. Read more about the faculty and departments.

Deadline

1st February 2023

Employer

University of Bergen

Municipality

Bergen

Scope

Fulltime (1 positions) Fulltime (%)

Duration

Fixed Term

Place of service