Applied Geophysics and Petrophysics, GeoEngineering, and Petroleum
Engineering. Its research activities are strongly interdisciplinary and
aimed at the development and dissemination of innovative, integrated
geo-technologies in the fields of subsurface imaging, characterisation
and engineering for cost-effective and sustainable utilisation of the
subsurface.
The Section of Applied Geology aims to develop high-resolution
quantitative models of geological heterogeneity in clastic sedimentary
basins on different spatial scales. The models serve to enhance our
understanding of clastic sedimentary systems as a whole, and will be
applied in the discovery, use and sustainable management of subsurface
resources. We strive to reduce the inherent uncertainty in numerical
modelling by developing tools for quantitative prediction of key
subsurface properties such as size, shape, spatial distribution and
internal heterogeneity of sediment bodies.
JOB DESCRIPTION Geological reservoir models used in hydrocarbon and
groundwater exploitation are typically based on stochastic-geometric
interpolation methods. Such methods generate solutions that are locally
optimal, but are not constrained by the large-scale geological setting
of the reservoir. The aims of this project are (1) to develop a
post-processor for an existing low-resolution, basin-scale process-based
model of fluvio-deltaic drainage networks and stratigraphy, which is
conditioned to large-scale basin geometry and geological boundary
conditions. The post-processor should generate explicit, object-based,
stochastic realizations of the small-scale reservoir architecture (low
and high sinuosity channel belts) to permit analysis of sand-body
connectivity, and its controls on fluid flow and mixing of sediments
with different provenance; (2) to better characterize subsurface
heterogeneity and reduce the solution space associated with well data
relative to current (geometric) models; (3) to test the method by
performing flow simulations on synthetic and real-world reservoirs, in
order to study the dispersal of contaminants in the shallow subsurface
and propose strategies for groundwater exploitation.
REQUIREMENTSCandidates should have an MSc degree in Earth Sciences
(Geology, Geophysics, Physical Geography) or Engineering (Engineering
Geology, Hydraulic Engineering, Petroleum Engineering). Candidates with
demonstrable expertise in geological or flow modelling and a keen
interest in optimization problems are specifically encouraged to apply.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENTThe successful candidate will be employed by
Delft University of Technology for a fixed period of four years within
which he/she is expected to write a doctoral thesis.
TU Delft offers an attractive benefits package, including a flexible
work week, free high-speed Internet access from home, and the option of
assembling a customized compensation and benefits package (the 'IKA').
Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour
Agreement for Dutch Universities.
Delft University of Technology strives to increase the number of women
in higher academic positions; women are therefore especially encouraged
to apply. APPLICATION
To apply, please send a detailed CV along with a letter of application
by 15 April, 2009 to: recruitment-citg@tudelft.nl
make sure to mention vacancy number CITG09-03.
FURTHER INFORMATION
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