Research Fellow in Geosolutions Leeds

University of Leeds; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading research-intensive university as a researcher focusing on geomechanics and energy transition. This role involves collaboration, data analysis, and innovative modeling to support climate goals. Enjoy generous benefits and opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus 16 bank holidays

Generous pension scheme with 14.5% employer contribution

Health and Wellbeing benefits

Personal development opportunities

On-site childcare and shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in conducting geomechanical analyses of the subsurface using borehole data.
• Strong commitment to rigorous and well-documented results.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Professor Dave Healy and CEMAC at Leeds.
• Quantify the geomechanical state of the UK subsurface.
• Develop mechanical earth models for Machine Learning approaches.

Skills

Geomechanics

Rock Mechanics

Structural Geology

Education

PhD in Geology or Geophysics

Job description

This role will be based on the university campus. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

About the Role

Are you an ambitious researcher looking for your next challenge? Do you have a background in borehole geomechanics, rock mechanics, and/or structural geology? Would you like to further your career at one of the UK’s leading research-intensive universities and conduct fundamental research to support the Energy Transition?

The role is based at Geosolutions Leeds, an exciting new strategic initiative by the University of Leeds as part of its Climate Plan, aimed at refocusing research efforts. Geosolutions Leeds integrates expertise in geology, engineering, and social science to deliver a systems approach to energy geoscience aligned with Net Zero goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Professor Dave Healy and the Centre for Environmental Modelling and Computation (CEMAC) at Leeds.
• Quantify the geomechanical state of the UK subsurface by collating data from depleted oil and gas fields.
• Perform geomechanical analyses of reservoirs and caprocks.
• Develop mechanical earth models to inform an innovative Machine Learning approach using open access data from the North Sea Transition Authority.

Qualifications

• PhD in Geology or Geophysics.
• Experience in conducting geomechanical analyses of the subsurface using borehole data.
• A strong commitment to rigorous and well-documented results.

Additional Information

If you are seeking a role that combines quantitative geoscience with solutions for the Energy Transition, we encourage you to apply today.

Please note: This position may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. First-time applicants may need to meet salary requirements. For more details, visit: gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.

Benefits

• 26 days holiday plus approximately 16 bank holidays, totaling 42 days annually.
• Generous pension scheme with 14.5% employer contribution and life assurance.
• Health and Wellbeing benefits, including discounted staff memberships at The Edge campus gym.
• Personal development opportunities through courses with our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• On-site childcare, shopping discounts, and travel schemes.

And much more!

Contact

To explore the position further or for any queries, please contact us.