The University of Manchester
Research Fellow in Petrophysics, Petrology, Sedimentology, Stratigraphy and CO2 Storage
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Job Title: Research Fellow in Sedimentology, Stratigraphy and CO2 Storage
The Stratigraphy Group, a large international research group based at the University of Manchester, is seeking a Petrophysicist / Petrologist / Reservoir Engineer / Sedimentologist / Stratigrapher to join the team as a Research Fellow in Sedimentology, Stratigraphy, and CO2 Storage.
About the Role
You will take a leading role in the LobeStore research programme, which aims to characterise reservoir-scale heterogeneity and mineralogical variability in deep-marine lobe successions and their role in CO2 migration, pressure dissipation, and reaction front surface area to support CO2 storage site appraisal and management.
Responsibilities
- Integrate field data collected in the Karoo Basin (South Africa) and other exhumed systems and subsurface systems from the North Sea/NCS.
- Develop models of deep-marine lobe successions as fluid flow pathways and storage containers for CO2.
- Work closely with sedimentologists and stratigraphers to provide geological data for pore- and reservoir-scale models.
- Contribute to and support a diverse and international research team.
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Qualifications
- PhD (or equivalent) in geoscience.
- Skills in, or willingness to learn, petrology and pore-scale flow simulations.
- Ideally, experience in sedimentary processes and stratigraphic successions.
Key Requirements
- Comfortable leading and integrating key aspects of the programme.
- Experience presenting to sponsor companies.
- Willingness to contribute to and support a diverse and international research team.
Location
The post is based at the University of Manchester, UK.
Benefits
- Fantastic market leading Pension scheme.
- Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme.
- Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays.
- Additional paid closure over the Christmas period.
- Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers.
Equal Opportunities
We welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.
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Flexible Working
Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here.
Recruitment
- Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.
- Due to the number of applications, we may not be able to provide individual feedback.
- We do not accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies. Enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to recruitmentservices.people@manchester.ac.uk. Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.
Contact Information
For enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting, and interviews:
- Name: Ian Kane
- Email: ian.kane@manchester.ac.uk
For general enquiries:
For technical support:
- Phone: 0161 850 2004
- Link: Jobseeker Support
This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.
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