Applied Geophysics and Petrophysics, GeoEngineering, andPetroleum
Engineering. Its research activities are stronglyinterdisciplinary and
aimed at the development and dissemination ofinnovative, integrated
geo-technologies in the fields of subsurfaceimaging, characterisation
and engineering for cost-effective andsustainable utilisation of the
subsurface.
The Section of Applied Geology aims to develop
high-resolutionquantitative models of geological heterogeneity in
clastic sedimentarybasins at different spatial scales. The models serve
to enhance ourunderstanding of clastic sedimentary systems as a whole,
and will beapplied in the discovery, use and sustainable management of
subsurfaceresources. We strive to reduce the inherent uncertainty in
numericalmodelling by developing tools for quantitative prediction of
keysubsurface properties such as size, shape, spatial distribution
andinternal heterogeneity of sediment bodies.
JOB DESCRIPTIONSediment grain-size data are routinely collected in many
geoscientificsurveys. In addition, estimates of sediment grain size may
be derivedfrom other measurements collected during surveys
(`proxies'). Theinformation contained in such data may be used
to build subsurfacemodels for resource estimation, hydrological
analysis, and hydrocarbonproduction. The first objective of this
research project is to build a(geo)statistical toolbox comprising a set
of Matlab scripts designed tobe used by non-specialists. The toolbox
includes: 1) estimation ofgrain-size parameters from proxy data; 2)
reconstruction andinterpolation of continuous particle-size
distributions from discretemeasurements; 3) geostatistical modelling of
spatial variation ingrain-size distributions (2-D and 3-D). Further
research shall becarried out to 1) develop a method for extraction of
residual sedimenttransport fields from spatial patterns of grain-size
variability; 2)compare inferred residual transport fields to
morphological data sets,and conduct process-based simulations of
sediment transport andmorphodynamics.
an MSc in Earth Sciences(Geology, Geophysics, Physical Geography) or
Civil Engineering(Engineering Geology, Hydraulic Engineering, Petroleum
Engineering). Wespecifically invite applications from candidates with
demonstrableexperience in one or more of the following fields:
(geo)statisticalmodelling, computer programming (e.g. Matlab) and
modelling of sedimenttransport/
EMPLOYMENTThe successful candidate will beemployed by Delft University
of Technology for a fixed period of fouryears within which he/she is
expected to write a doctoral thesis.
TU Delft offers an attractive benefits package, including a flexiblework
week, free high-speed Internet access from home, and the option
ofassembling a customized compensation and benefits package (the
'IKA').Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective
LabourAgreement for Dutch Universities.
Delft University of Technology strives to increase the number of womenin
higher academic positions; women are therefore especially encouragedto
apply. APPLICATION
To apply, please send a detailed CV along with a letter of application
by 15 April, 2009 to: recruitment-citg@tudelft.nl
FURTHER INFORMATION
http://www.vacaturesindelft.
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