Postdoc in Coupled Processes for Underground Storage Applications - DTU Offshore

DTU - Technical University of Denmark; Kongens Lyngby; On-site; DKK 480,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

DTU Offshore at DTU invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher to advance understanding of coupled processes in geological formations and their implications for subsurface energy and fluid storage systems.

You will develop and apply advanced simulation workflows, collaborate with an international team of academics and industry partners, and contribute to high-impact publications and practical energy-transition solutions.

Qualifications

• PhD in geoscience or related discipline.
• Experience with numerical modelling of subsurface processes and laboratory investigations relevant to fluid flow, geomechanics, geochemistry, or microbial processes in porous media.
• Strong programming and computational modelling skills.
• Knowledge of coupled multiphysics processes relevant to underground storage systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Advance the understanding and prediction of processes governing underground energy and fluid storage through development and application of advanced simulation workflows.
• Investigate coupled multiphysics phenomena in geological formations and contribute to improving safety, efficiency, and long-term performance of subsurface storage systems.
• Collaborate with colleagues at DTU, industrial partners, and international researchers to conduct high-quality research bridging fundamental science and practical energy-transition applications.

Skills

Programming

Computational modelling

Numerical modelling

Multiphysics

English communication

Education

PhD in geoscience or related

Job description

Job Description

Are you interested in contributing to research that supports the energy transition through innovative subsurface technologies? At DTU Offshore, you will have the opportunity to work on scientific and engineering challenges related to underground energy and fluid storage systems. We are seeking a motivated postdoctoral researcher to contribute to research on coupled processes in geological formations and their implications for the performance of subsurface storage technologies. You will join an international research environment and collaborate with academic and industrial partners on projects related to carbon storage, geothermal energy, hydrogen storage, and other subsurface applications.

Responsibilities And Qualifications

Your overall focus will be to advance the understanding and prediction of processes governing underground energy and fluid storage through the development and application of advanced simulation workflows. You will investigate coupled multiphysics phenomena in geological formations and contribute to improving the safety, efficiency, and long-term performance of subsurface storage systems. Working closely with colleagues at DTU, industrial partners, and international researchers, you will conduct high-quality research that bridges fundamental science and practical energy-transition applications.

We seek candidates with:

• A PhD in geoscience, geoenergy engineering, petroleum engineering, geotechnical engineering, computational science, or a related discipline.
• Experience with numerical modelling of subsurface processes and a sound understanding of laboratory investigations relevant to fluid flow, geomechanics, geochemistry, or microbial processes in porous media.
• Strong programming and computational modelling skills.
• Knowledge of coupled multiphysics processes relevant to underground storage systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.

As a formal qualification, you must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent).

We offer

DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.

Salary and terms of employment

The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. In addition, supplements can be negotiated in accordance with DTU's salary structure for scientific staff: https://www.inside.dtu.dk/en/human-resources/during-employment/salary/salary-structures.

The period of employment is 2 years. Starting date is as soon as possible. The position is a full-time position.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here .

Further information

May be obtained from Prof. Hamid Nick ([e-mail] ). You can read more about DTU Offshore at https://offshore.dtu.dk/.

If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU - Moving to Denmark.

Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 24 October 2026 (23:59 Danish time).

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.

As DTU works with research in critical technology, which is subject to special rules for security and export control, open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates for the position.

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