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Post-Doctoral Position in 3D integrated geothermal modelling of
Ireland’s crust.
The Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (DIAS), in partnership with the Geological Survey
Ireland (GSI) and the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI), invites applications for
a Post-Doctoral Researcher position. The position is within the framework of the Irish
Research Council funded project G.O.THERM.3D, aimed at developing a robust and unique
model of temperature within Ireland's crust and to produce a 3D temperature atlas of the
country using existing geothermal data together with other geophysical, geological and
petrological data sets. A fundamental goal of the project is to increase public awareness of
geothermal energy, focusing and encouraging geothermal resource exploration and
assisting in the development of public policy on geothermal energy exploration, mapping,
planning and exploitation.
The candidate will join the recently established, growing group of integrated geophysicalpetrological modelling in DIAS. The research will be in close collaboration with the
Geological Survey Ireland (GSI) and the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI). The
position is funded for 18 months. Specific information on the positions is given below.
The starting date for the position is March 1, 2017, or as soon as possible after that
(flexible). The starting salary will be €35,489 per year plus benefits. Consideration of
applications will begin on February 1st and continue until the position is filled. Potential
candidates should send a cover letter outlining their research interests, motivation and
suitability, a full CV and contact details of three referees via email to Dr Javier Fullea
([email protected]) using the subject line “G.O.THERM3D”. For additional information on the
project or working at DIAS please contact Javier Fullea. DIAS is an Equal Opportunities
Employer.
Post-Doctoral researcher: 3D integrated geothermal modelling of Ireland’s crust.
Salary
35,489 EUR
Duration:
(18 months)
A position for an Earth scientist with expertise in thermal modelling and imaging of the crust
using geophysical data (e.g. magnetotellurics, gravity, seismic) and a solid background in
geology. Familiarity with the Irish geological setting, geothermal energy context, and
available petrophysical data sets (i.e., thermal conductivity, heat production), as well as
experience in integrated geophysical-petrological modelling are required. Ability to handle
GIS software and programming skills will be considered an advantage.
The successful candidate will develop a 3D temperature model of Ireland's crust. The
modelling will be carried out based on an integrated geophysical-petrological approach that
simultaneously accounts for multiple geophysical (heat-flow, gravity, topography,
magnetotelluric, seismic) and petrological (thermal conductivity, heat-production, xenolith
composition) datasets, where the main rock properties (density, electrical resistivity, seismic
velocity) are thermodynamically computed based on the temperature and bulk rock
composition. Specifically, the candidate will adapt existing tools in the group to focus on the
shallower structures that comprise the Irish crust, to depths of ~ 30 km. Collaboration with
GSI, SEAI and other DIAS group members working on the Irish and North Atlantic
lithospheric structure is expected and therefore teamwork ability is required. The successful
candidate will also assist in establishing new collaborations to integrate the project into the
broader geothermal research community. A key element of the position is to present the
outputs of the project in a way that is accessible to the public and to policy makers, as well
as to the scientific community and to industry. Therefore, an ability to communicate the
project's goals, methodology and results at national conferences, seminars and trade shows,
and at other relevant outreach activities, would be favourable.
Qualifications:
- Applicants must hold a PhD or an equivalent degree within
Tectonics/Geodynamics/Geophysics.
- Evidence of the ability to present and publish the result of research at national (Irish)
and international level and documented research potential.
- Ability to conduct independent research.
- Proficiency in both written and oral English.