Postdoctoral Fellow in Distributed Acoustic Sensing Related to CO2 Storage Monitoring

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About the position

The Department of Electronic Systems at NTNU has a vacancy for a Postdoc position in the field of Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS). The postdoc will work in the CLIMIT DEMO project “Use of Fiber Optic Cables deployed at Seabed for Passive Seismic Monitoring of Northern Lights CO2 Project”. The project is led by NORSAR and NTNU is one of 10 partners. Some of the project partners are industrial partners involved in the Northern Lights project (Equinor, Shell and Total). The objective is to develop and test to what degree seabed fibre optic cables can be used to monitor earthquakes and microseismic events before, during and after CO2 storage operations offshore Norway. We will use conventional seismometers located onshore Norway and investigate to what extent a DAS-fibre can provide more precise information about such events. The project focuses on offshore noise characterization that may impact the DAS data and on developing methods to reduce such noise. Mathematical methods to enhance and ease detection of minor events with implications for managing the CO2 storage project will be crucial. The postdoc will work in close cooperation with the Centre for Geophysical Forecasting (CGF) at NTNU, which is funded by the Research Council of Norway and industry partners.

The immediate leader is Head of Department.

Duties of the position

• The candidate will mainly conduct innovative research in the field of distributed acoustic sensing and its application to detecting and localising microseismic events near the fibre optic cable.
• The candidate will work at the CGF premises at NTNU in Trondheim as part of our team of leading researchers, interact closely with industry partners and research institutes, and develop innovative concepts.
• The candidate will present ongoing research at national and international seminars and conferences.

Required selection criteria

The appointments are made according to the regulations for State Employees and Civil Servants and national guidelines for appointment as PhD, PostDoc and research assistant.

If you are in the final stage of your doctorate and can document that the PhD thesis has been submitted, your application can be assessed even if you have not yet defended. Documentation of the doctoral degree must be presented before you can take up the position.

Please note : For detailed information about what the application must contain, see the paragraph "About the application".

If you do not already have educational competence meeting the requirements for a position as associate professor in Norway, NTNU will arrange for you to acquire such competence during the employment period, and you will be assigned teaching as part of career-promoting work.

Personal characteristics

In evaluating candidates, emphasis will be on education and experience, as well as personal suitability, including :

Emphasis will be placed on personal and interpersonal qualities.

We offer

We strive to attract employees with diverse skills, life experiences and perspectives to contribute to better problem solving for research and education.

If you think this position is relevant and interesting, we encourage you to apply regardless of gender, disability or cultural background, or if you have been out of work for a period.

Salary and conditions

As a Postdoctoral Fellow (code 1352) you are normally paid from gross NOK 633,400 per year before tax, depending on qualifications and seniority. From the salary, 2% is deducted as a contribution to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.

The period of employment is 3 years. The position is conditional on the finalisation of the external funding agreement.

As an employee at NTNU, you are expected to stay up to date with academic and organizational changes and to adapt accordingly.

The appointment is carried out in accordance with the State Employees Act and export control legislation. Candidates who are found to be in conflict with these criteria will not be employed.

About the application

The attachments (including a description of your scientific work) must accompany the application and form the basis of assessment. Documents must be in Norwegian / Scandinavian language or English.

The application must include :

The successful candidate will be expected to deliver a short research plan describing suggested approaches to the project.

If all or parts of your education have been undertaken abroad, attach documentation of the scope and quality of your entire education. If you have a statement from the Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Skills (HK-dir), attach it as well.

Joint works will be considered; if it is difficult to identify your contribution, attach a brief description of your participation.

If you have had a leave or other break in your career, state this in your application so it can be considered.

NTNU recognizes a wide range of academic contributions and follows evaluation criteria in line with DORA and CoARA.

General information

A 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 list, justify it. Assessment will be made in accordance with current legislation. You will be notified if the exemption is not granted.

If you find this position interesting, please submit your application electronically via jobbnorge.no with your CV, diplomas and certificates attached. Applications submitted elsewhere will not be considered. Upon request, certified copies of documentation can be provided.

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