Uppsala University hereby declares the following position to be open for application: PhD position in seismic methods with focus on geological storage of carbon dioxide at the Department of Earth Sciences. Start 1 april 2011 or as agreed upon.
Reflection seismics and associated methods, such as traveltime tomography, are used to generate high resolution images of the Earth's interior. The acquired data contain both geometrical information on geological structure and on the physical properties of the material that the waves have propagated through. The reflection seismic group is currently running projects involving studies of major crustal features of the Baltic Shield, mineral exploration, geological storage of CO2, and siting and/or monitoring of nuclear waste repositories. Research focus is on (1) structural interpretation of reflection seismic data based traditional processing methods, (2) monitoring CO2 geological storages sites (3) developing novel processing methods for hard rock conditions, and (4) integrating results from the field data with other geophysical and geological data. The geophysics program runs its own 400 channel seismic acquisition system and uses modern processing software. The interest in geological storage of CO2 is increasing in Sweden and Uppsala University is actively involved in a number of projects where seismic methods are being applied. Aside from interpretating seismic data in space and time, research is required in the fields of seismic processing and seismic waveform tomography.
The PhD candidate will perform research within the field of reflection seismics and seismic methods related to geological storage of CO2 in sedimentary, but also crystalline, rocks. Acquisition and processing of seismic data are part of the activities included in the position. Research will focus on (1) interpretation of geological structure based on the reflection seismic data, (2) development of novel and innovative processing methods, and (3) integration of reflection seismic results with other geological and geophysical data related to geological storage of CO2.
The PhD candidate will work within a larger research program with other candidates and researchers from Sweden and abroad. The research will be partly coupled to the CO2SINK/CO2MAN project (www.co2sink.org), but will also involve other projects at the department.
We are seeking a motivated candidate where a strong background in math, physics, geophysics and geology is desirable, as is documented field experience. Linux/Unix skills are necessary, experience in programming in C is desirable, and using software such as GMT, Seismic Unix and shell scripts is a merit.
The successful applicant is expected to, and should be willing, to spend time in the field, as part of her/his PhD studies, operating geophysical instruments. The PhD position is for 4 years where financing for the first year may be by a grant (utbildningsbidrag) and the following 3 years as an employee of the university as a PhD student. If funds are available, it is possible to extend the PhD study period to 5 years by working as a teaching/research assistant. Uppsala University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women to apply for these positions.
For further information contact Prof. Christopher Juhlin e-mail christopher.juhlin@geo.uu.se. Union representatives are Anders Grundström, SACO, phone. +46-18-471 5380, Carin Söderhäll, TCO/ST, phone. +46-18-471 1996, Stefan Djurström, SEKO, phone. +46-18-471 3315.
Applications should include a CV, university transcripts that include a list of courses and grades, any publications, and references to two persons who can write recommendations.
The application must be written in English
You are welcome to submit your application no later than 28 February, 2011, UFV-PA 2010/3297. Use the link below to access the application form.
PhD position in seismic methods with focus on geological storage of carbon dioxide
Reflection seismics and associated methods, such as traveltime tomography, are used to generate high resolution images of the Earth's interior. The acquired data contain both geometrical information on geological structure and on the physical properties of the material that the waves have propagated through. The reflection seismic group is currently running projects involving studies of major crustal features of the Baltic Shield, mineral exploration, geological storage of CO2, and siting and/or monitoring of nuclear waste repositories. Research focus is on (1) structural interpretation of reflection seismic data based traditional processing methods, (2) monitoring CO2 geological storages sites (3) developing novel processing methods for hard rock conditions, and (4) integrating results from the field data with other geophysical and geological data. The geophysics program runs its own 400 channel seismic acquisition system and uses modern processing software. The interest in geological storage of CO2 is increasing in Sweden and Uppsala University is actively involved in a number of projects where seismic methods are being applied. Aside from interpretating seismic data in space and time, research is required in the fields of seismic processing and seismic waveform tomography.
The PhD candidate will perform research within the field of reflection seismics and seismic methods related to geological storage of CO2 in sedimentary, but also crystalline, rocks. Acquisition and processing of seismic data are part of the activities included in the position. Research will focus on (1) interpretation of geological structure based on the reflection seismic data, (2) development of novel and innovative processing methods, and (3) integration of reflection seismic results with other geological and geophysical data related to geological storage of CO2.
The PhD candidate will work within a larger research program with other candidates and researchers from Sweden and abroad. The research will be partly coupled to the CO2SINK/CO2MAN project (www.co2sink.org), but will also involve other projects at the department.
We are seeking a motivated candidate where a strong background in math, physics, geophysics and geology is desirable, as is documented field experience. Linux/Unix skills are necessary, experience in programming in C is desirable, and using software such as GMT, Seismic Unix and shell scripts is a merit.
The successful applicant is expected to, and should be willing, to spend time in the field, as part of her/his PhD studies, operating geophysical instruments. The PhD position is for 4 years where financing for the first year may be by a grant (utbildningsbidrag) and the following 3 years as an employee of the university as a PhD student. If funds are available, it is possible to extend the PhD study period to 5 years by working as a teaching/research assistant. Uppsala University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women to apply for these positions.
For further information contact Prof. Christopher Juhlin e-mail christopher.juhlin@geo.uu.se. Union representatives are Anders Grundström, SACO, phone. +46-18-471 5380, Carin Söderhäll, TCO/ST, phone. +46-18-471 1996, Stefan Djurström, SEKO, phone. +46-18-471 3315.
Applications should include a CV, university transcripts that include a list of courses and grades, any publications, and references to two persons who can write recommendations.
The application must be written in English
You are welcome to submit your application no later than 28 February, 2011, UFV-PA 2010/3297. Use the link below to access the application form.
PhD position in seismic methods with focus on geological storage of carbon dioxide
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