Postdoc: Subsurface Crystalline Reservoirs

RFCSR; North East; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Durham University’s Department of Earth Sciences invites applications for a fixed-term Postdoctoral Research Associate role focused on critical mineral resources and subsurface geology. The project explores crystalline reservoir approaches to critical mineral supply, with collaboration from Weardale Lithium Ltd to advance understanding of reservoir systems.

The successful candidate will conduct quantitative research, refine resource estimates, and work within an interdisciplinary team in a

Qualifications

• PhD in Structural Geology or a related discipline is required.
• Experience with quantitative research, fracture data collection and interpretation is essential.
• Familiarity with subsurface geological characterisation and statistical methods is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to research activities supporting project objectives.
• Refine resource estimation and perform fracture data analysis.
• Collaborate with industry partners such as Weardale Lithium Ltd to advance understanding of crystalline reservoir systems.

Skills

Quantitative research

Fracture data analysis

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Education

PhD in Structural Geology or related discipline

Job description

Durham University’s Department of Earth Sciences invites applications for a fixed-term Postdoctoral Research Associate role focused on critical mineral resources and subsurface geology. The project explores crystalline reservoir approaches to critical mineral supply, with collaboration from Weardale Lithium Ltd to advance understanding of reservoir systems.

The successful candidate will conduct quantitative research, refine resource estimates, and work within an interdisciplinary team in a