PhD Candidate in Geophysical Monitoring of CO2 storage - IV

NTNU

  • Trondheim, Trøndelag
  • Midlertidlig
  • Fulltid
  • 21 dager siden
PhD Candidate in Geophysical Monitoring of CO2 storage - IV-93/25The Department of Geosciences has a vacancy for aThis is NTNUNTNU is a broad-based university with a technical-scientific profile and a focus in professional education. The university is located in three cities with headquarters in Trondheim.At NTNU, 9,000 employees and 43,000 students work to create knowledge for a better world.You will find more information about working at NTNU and the application processAbout the positionFor a position as a PhD Candidate, the goal is a completed doctoral education including an obtained doctoral degree.The successful candidate will work in a team dedicated to developing and using new approaches and methodologies for seismic imaging and Full Waveform Inversion using Generative AI techniques and High-Performance Computing tools for application to monitoring CO2 storage. As a PhD candidate you will work at the Department of Geosciences and be a part of the gigaCCS research centre.Building on 40 years of CCS expertise, the gigaCCS research centre, coordinated by SINTEF, advances global implementation of CCS at gigatonne scale through industry-driven research and by training the next generation of experts.Your immediate leader is the Head of the Department of Geosciences at NTNU.About the projectBuilding on 40 years of CCS expertise, the gigaCCS research centre, coordinated by SINTEF, advances global implementation of CCS at gigatonne scale through industry-driven research and by training the next generation of experts.Duties of the position
  • Development of new theory and methods for Full Waveform Inversion of seismic data including incorporation of generative AI techniques
  • Application of seismic imaging and Full Waveform Inversion to monitoring of CO2 storage
  • Carry out research of good quality within the framework described above
  • Academic publications and popular science dissemination
  • Participate in the research group Geology and Geophysics
  • Participate in international activities such as conferences and
Be prepared for changes to your work duties after employment.Required selection criteria
  • You must have a relevant Master's degree in acoustics, geophysics, physics or mathematics. Also some background and interest for coding scientific software is required. Your course of study must correspond to a five-year Norwegian course, where 120 credits have been obtained at master's level. Master students can apply, but the master's degree must be obtained and documented before starting the position and no later than 30.11.2025.
  • You must have a strong academic background from your previous studies and have an average grade from your Master's degree study, or equivalent education, which is equal to B or better compared to
. If you do not have letter grades from previous studies, you must have an equally good academic foundation. If you have a weaker grade background, you may be considered if you can document that you are particularly suitable for a PhD education. * You must meet the requirements for admission to the faculty's
  • Good oral and written presentation skills in English
PLEASE NOTE: For detailed information about what the application must contain, see paragraph “About the application”.The appointment is to be made in accordance with and ) for general criteria for the position.Preferred selection criteria
  • Knowledge of programming and use of HPC for numerical computations
  • Good background in Wave physics
  • Good oral and written presentation skills in Norwegian/Scandinavian
Personal characteristicsTo complete a doctoral degree (PhD), it is important that you are able to:
  • Willingness to learn new fields in a multidisciplinary research environment
  • Problem solver, with ability to use existing knowledge in new ways
  • Good communication skills
  • Work independently, and in a structured way, set goals and make plans to achieve them
  • Present and discuss your research with other professionals
  • Show curiosity and a strong motivation for the subject
  • Be flexible and open to adjusting the plan for the project as needed
Emphasis will be placed on personal qualities.We offerEvaluate and remove/add what is relevant for the position.
  • An exciting job with an important
in society * Developing tasks in a strong and international professional environment
  • Career guidance and
  • Open and inclusive working environment with committed colleagues
  • Favorable terms as a member of the
  • Free Norwegian language training at a basic level
As a PhD Candidate at NTNU, you will have access to .DiversityDiversity is a strength, and at NTNU we aim to be an employer that reflects the diversity in society and that makes use of the potential of the population's collective skills. Our vision is and . We believe that an organization that is equal, diverse and gender-balanced is essential for us to achieve our goals.We strive to attract employees with different skills, life experiences and perspectives to contribute to even better problem solving of our societal mission in research and education.If you think this position is relevant and interesting, we encourage you to apply, regardless of gender, functional ability and cultural background, or whether you have been out of work for a period of time.At NTNU we want to increase the proportion of women in scientific positions. We have a number of to promote equality.Salary and conditionsIn the position of PhD Candidate, code 1017, your gross salary will normally be NOK 550 800,-per annum depending on qualifications and seniority. A 2% statutory contribution to the State Pension Fund is deducted from the salary.The employment period is 3 years.For employment as a PhD Candidate, it is a prerequisite that you gain admission to the PhD programme in within three months of your employment contract start date, and that you participate in an organized doctoral programme throughout the period of employment.The position is conditional on external funding.As an employee at NTNU, it is important that you keep yourself up to date with academic and organizational changes and adapt to them.For the necessary professional and social interaction, it is a prerequisite that you are physically present and available to the institution on a daily basis.The appointment is carried out in accordance with the principles of the , and (legislation that regulates the export of knowledge, technology and services). Candidates who, after assessment of the application and attachments, are considered to be in conflict with the criteria in the latter act, will not be able to be employed.About the applicationThe attachments (including a description of your scientific work) must accompany the application as these documents form the basis of the application assessment. The documents must be in English.Please note: the application will only be assessed on the basis of the information we have received by the application deadline. Therefore, make sure that your application clearly shows how your skills and experience meet the criteria described above. The application and all attachments must be sent electronically via Jobbnorge.no. If you are invited to an interview, you must bring certified copies of certificates and diplomas upon request.The application must include:
  • Transcripts and diplomas for Bachelor's and Master's degrees
  • CV and certificates
  • Copy of Master's thesis. If you have recently submitted your Master's thesis, you can attach a draft of the thesis. Documentation of a completed Master's degree must be presented before taking up the position.
  • Short letter of motivation (400 words/1 page)
  • Possibly publications etc. other relevant research work
  • Names and contact information of three relevant referees
If all, or parts, of your education has been taken abroad, we also ask you to attach documentation of the scope and quality of your entire education, both Bachelor's and Master's education, in addition to other higher education. If your institution uses “diploma supplement” (normal for most European institutions), you must attach this. A description of the documentation required can also be found . If you already have a statement from , please attach this as well.Joint work will be considered. If it is difficult to identify your contribution to joint work, you must attach a brief description of your participation.When assessing the best qualified, we emphasize necessary qualifications such as education, experience and personal suitability. Motivation for the position, ambitions, and potential for research will also count when assessing the candidates.NTNU recognizes a wide range of academic contributions and has committed itself to and (responsible assessment of research and recognition of a greater breadth of academic contributions in accordance with NTNU's social mission).General informationA public list of applicants with name, age, job title and municipality of residence is prepared after the application deadline. If you wish to be exempt from entry on the public applicant list, this must be justified. Assessment will be made in accordance with . You will be notified if the exemption is not granted.If you think this position looks interesting and in line with your qualifications, you are welcome to apply.If you have any questions about the position, please contact Professor Børge Arntsen, telephone +47 92421828, email or Researcher Bhargav Boddupalli, telephone +47 46741775, email . If you think the position looks interesting and in line with your qualifications, please submit your application electronically via jobbnorge.no with your CV, diplomas and certificates attached. Applications submitted elsewhere will not be considered. Upon request, you must be able to obtain certified copies of your documentation.If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Senior Adviser HR Eli Meistad, email: .Application deadline: 12.09.2025For practical information aboutis a modern European city with a rich cultural scene. with a population of 200,000. The Norwegian welfare state, including healthcare, schools, kindergartens and overall equality, is probably the best of its kind in the world. Professional subsidized day-care for children is easily available. Furthermore, Trondheim offers great opportunities for education (including international schools) and possibilities to enjoy nature, culture and family life and has low crime rates and clean air quality.NTNU - knowledge for a better worldNTNU - knowledge for a better worldThe Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) creates knowledge for a better world and solutions that can change everyday life.Department of GeosciencesWe conduct teaching and research related to management of Earth’s geological resources. Norway’s rich resources of wind, water, oil, gas and minerals have been and are essential to the country’s prosperity, and will continue to be in the future. The Department plays a key role in the development of technology and the education of graduates who enable value creation based on our natural resources. is one of eight departments in the

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