The Danish Hydrocarbon Research and Technology Centre (Centre for Oil and Gas – DTU), Technical University of Denmark (DTU), invites applicants for a Postdoc position in sedimentology with particular reference to chalk in the Danish North Sea.
About the Danish Hydrocarbon Research and Technology Centre
DHRTC (also called Centre for Oil and Gas – DTU) is established by the Danish Underground Consortium and DTU. The centre has received a starting grant of DKK 1 billion for a 10-year period and relies on close interaction between Academia and industry. As part of the National Strategy on Oil and Gas, the research centre is an ambitious, targeted effort to enable increased recovery of oil and gas from the Danish North Sea. The goal will be achieved by cooperation with the industry and other research institutions to further progress knowledge and solutions with application potential, and by contributing to research-based teaching programs. A clear objective of the DHRTC is to identify and create confidence in ideas that can radically improve recovery from the Danish North Sea. It is believed that such ideas are typically cross-disciplinary in nature and that the ideas are typically created in a dialogue where insight in existing fields and technologies meets knowledge of new technologies.
The Centre is now seeking Postdoc who has the ambition and expertise to contribute to the Centre.
Responsibilities and tasks
The research projects currently underway at the DHRTC include optimizing waterflooding and hydrocarbon recovery in the chalk fields of the Danish North Sea. This will involve characterizing the sedimentology and diagenetic history of the chalk in order to populate 3D static geomodels with lithofacies. There will be a strong focus on the relationships between lithofacies, petrophysical and geomechanical properties, and fracturing.
The successful candidate has demonstrated experience in outcrop mapping, core logging, wireline log interpretation (including borehole images), petrophysical analysis and modelling sedimentary deposystems in chalk.
Qualifications
Candidates should have a Ph.D. degree or equivalent, including experience in chalk sedimentology in an academic or industry environment. A record of publications or presentations would be an advantage.
Further qualifications:
Knowledge of chalk sedimentology, seismic interpretation, geomodeling software packages, geomechanics and fracture modelling would also be highly advantageous, as well as experience with production from North Sea chalk reservoirs. As the project is expected to incorporate a wide range of data, additional academic or industry experience not mentioned here may be regarded advantageous.
We offer
We offer an interesting and challenging job in an international environment focusing on education, research, public-sector consultancy and innovation, which contribute to enhancing the economy and improving social welfare. We strive for academic excellence, collegial respect and freedom tempered by responsibility. The Technical University of Denmark (DTU) is a leading technical university in northern Europe and benchmarks with the best universities in the world.
Salary and terms of employment
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed with the relevant union.
Workplace and period of employment
The place of work is DTU Lyngby Campus.
The period of employment is two years (with the possibility of an extension).
Further information
Further information may be obtained from Acting Head of Reservoir Characterization Mikael Lüthje (mikael@dtu.dk).
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Application procedure
Please submit your online application no later than 1st February 2016.
Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply online," fill in the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:
•Application (cover letter)
•CV
•Diploma (an official translation into English)
•List of publications
Applications and enclosures received after the deadline will not be considered.
All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.
The Danish Hydrocarbon Research and Technology Centre
The overarching purpose of The Danish Hydrocarbon Research and Technology Centre is to identify new technological and conceptual solutions that will enable increased oil and gas extraction in the Danish section of the North Sea. The research activities at the centre cover selected aspects of expertise: Reservoir characterization, Enhanced Oil & Gas Recovery Processes, Drilling & Production Technology Concepts and Production Facilities, Materials Research & Design. The centre will develop deep, new understanding within these disciplines with a line-of-sight to application. Located at The Technical University of Denmark research groups at the University of Copenhagen, Aarhus University, Aalborg University and the Geological Survey of Greenland and Denmark will be affiliated with the Centre. When fully operational, the centre will employ and engage more than 100 people.
DTU
DTU is a technical university providing internationally leading research, education, innovation and public service. Our staff of 5,800 advance science and technology to create innovative solutions that meet the demands of society; and our 10,300 students are being educated to address the technological challenges of the future. DTU is an independent academic university collaborating globally with business, industry, government, and public agencies.
