PostDoc Geo4All

Contributing to the energy transmission with unique exploration with S-waves and cold-front modelling for a geothermal project at Kwintsheul, the Netherlands

Job description

The Kwintsheul Geothermie project consists of 2 operational wells. A fault has been identified close to the injection well, making this site particularly suited to study the effects of the fault on the cold front propagation. Microseismic monitoring equipment will be installed in a shallow water well and at the surface. A previous study at this location detected one microseismic event, but its location uncertainty was too large assess the causal relation with the cold front. Hence a seismic survey will be performed to constrain the velocity model and improve event localization.

In the first part of the project, you will be responsible for designing an active-source S-wave acquisition You will also help during the acquisition, and then will process the data to obtain images and velocity information of the subsurface at Kwintsheul. In the second part of the project you will be cooperating with TNO on incorporating the result from the first part in modelling to constrain the cold-front propagation and the influence of the fault in the subsurface.

Job requirements

• PhD in Applied Geophysics or related
• Some experience in reflection seismology is required
• Some experience in earthquake-hypocenter estimation is required
• Some experience in modelling is a required

TU Delft (Delft University of Technology)

Delft University of Technology is built on strong foundations. As creators of the world-famous Dutch waterworks and pioneers in biotech, TU Delft is a top international university combining science, engineering and design. It delivers world class results in education, research and innovation to address challenges in the areas of energy, climate, mobility, health and digital society. For generations, our engineers have proven to be entrepreneurial problem-solvers, both in business and in a social context.

At TU Delft we embrace diversity as one of our core values and we actively engage to be a university where you feel at home and can flourish. We value different perspectives and qualities. We believe this makes our work more innovative, the TU Delft community more vibrant and the world more just. Together, we imagine, invent and create solutions using technology to have a positive impact on a global scale. That is why we invite you to apply. Your application will receive fair consideration.

Faculty of Civil Engineering and Geosciences

The Faculty of Civil Engineering & Geosciences (CEG) is committed to outstanding international research and education in the field of civil engineering, applied earth sciences, traffic and transport, water technology, and delta technology. Our research feeds into our educational programmes and covers societal challenges such as climate change, energy transition, resource availability, urbanisation and clean water. Our research projects are conducted in close cooperation with a wide range of research institutions. CEG is convinced of the importance of open science and supports its scientists in integrating open science in their research practice. The Faculty of CEG comprises 28 research groups in the following seven departments: Materials Mechanics Management & Design, Engineering Structures, Geoscience and Engineering, Geoscience and Remote Sensing, Transport & Planning, Hydraulic Engineering and Water Management.

Conditions of employment

• Duration of contract is 1 year and 7 months.
• A job of 32-38 hours per week.

Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities. The TU Delft offers a customisable compensation package, discounts on health insurance, and a monthly work costs contribution. Flexible work schedules can be arranged.

Will you need to relocate to the Netherlands for this job? TU Delft is committed to make your move as smooth as possible! The HR unit, Coming to Delft Service, offers information on their website to help you prepare your relocation. In addition, Coming to Delft Service organises events to help you settle in the Netherlands, and expand your (social) network in Delft. A Dual Career Programme is available, to support your accompanying partner with their job search in the Netherlands. .