Postdoc: Monitoring Geothermal-Induced Seismicity

Delft; Netherlands; Remote; EUR 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

TU Delft invites applications for a 2-year postdoctoral researcher position in monitoring thermally induced seismic events, funded by NWO. The postdoc will perform centroid-moment tensor inversions for small M<1 events, develop strategies for sparse seismic data, and link results to geothermal-induction theory.

Based at TU Delft and collaborating with KNMI (De Bilt) and the Geothermal Theme, the role emphasizes experimental thermo-mechanics and reservoir modeling in a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• PhD in Geophysics, Physics, Mathematics, Earth Sciences or closely related discipline.
• Experience with linking models to field data.
• Solid understanding of seismic wave fields and their mechanics.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English, including publishing in peer-reviewed journals.

Responsibilities

• Perform centroid-moment tensor inversions for small induced events in Groningen.
• Devise inversion strategy suitable for small events and sparse seismic data in geothermal projects.
• Conduct centroid-moment tensor inversions for low-magnitude events and connect results to geothermal-induction theory.
• Collaborate with KNMI and TU Delft Geothermal Theme; integrate with other project researchers.

Skills

Field data linking

Seismic wave understanding

Independent collaboration

Academic English (writing)

Education

PhD in Geophysics or related field

Job description

TU Delft invites applications for a 2-year postdoctoral researcher position in monitoring thermally induced seismic events, funded by NWO. The postdoc will perform centroid-moment tensor inversions for small M<1 events, develop strategies for sparse seismic data, and link results to geothermal-induction theory.

Based at TU Delft and collaborating with KNMI (De Bilt) and the Geothermal Theme, the role emphasizes experimental thermo-mechanics and reservoir modeling in a multidisciplinary team.