Researcher in Pore Scale Reservoir Engineering

NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology; Norway; On-site; NOK 600,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology invites applications for a 12-month research position in the Department of Geosciences (IGV), within the Well and Reservoir group. Funded by PoreLab, the project aims to develop experimental proof to validate multiphase flow theories at the Darcy scale and to collaborate with NTNU’s Center of Excellence.

The successful candidate will perform imaging and experimental work, supported by numerical models, and contribute to interdisciplinary

Qualifications

• Minimum a PhD in a relevant subject area STEM, preferably related to fluid mechanics and transport in porous media.
• A strong background in thermodynamics is preferred as well as experimental experience in a fluid mechanics laboratory and imaging techniques.
• Good written and oral English.

Responsibilities

• The area of interest is multiphase fluid flow description at pore level using pore scale imaging.
• The objective is to verify the newly developed theory for multiphase flow in porous media based on equilibrium thermodynamics using entropy as flow descriptor.
• Validation shall be done using experimental methods supported by numerical modelling tools; development of new experimental methods may be required.

Skills

Thermodynamics

Fluid mechanics

Experimental methods

English language

Education

PhD in STEM

Tools

Imaging techniques

Numerical modelling

Job description

NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology

Organisation/Company NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology Department Department of Geosciences Research Field Environmental science > Natural resources management Physics > Thermodynamics Technology > Environmental technology Technology > Laboratory technology Researcher Profile Established Researcher (R3) Positions Other Positions Application Deadline 30 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Oslo) Country Norway Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37,5 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number Horizon Europe MSCA, HORIZON-MSCA-2024-DN-01-01, 101226989 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

NTNU is a broad-based university with atechnical-scientific profile and a focusin professional education. The university is located in three cities with headquarters in Trondheim.

At NTNU, 9,000 employees and 43,000 students work to create knowledge for a better world.

You can find more information about working at NTNU and the application process here.

About the Job

We have a vacancy for research position of 12 months at the Department of Geosciences (IGV) at NTNU within the group Well and Reservoir (former Reservoir Engineering and Petrophysics). The position is funded by PoreLab and organized under the Department of Geosciences.The position will be situated within the Center of Excellence PoreLab, which will give excellent opportunities for collaboration and development on a personal and scientific level.For the position as a researcher, the goal is to develop experimental proof to validate theoretical predictions for multiphase fluid flow characterization at the Darcy scale.

The researcher will work in close collaboration with associate professor Antje van der Net and professors Alex Hansen and Carl Fredrik Berg.

Your immediate leader is the head of the department in IGV.

Duties of the position

• The area of interest is multiphase fluid flow description at pore level using pore scale imaging.
• The objective of the research work is to verify the newly developed theory for multiphase flow in porous media based on equilibrium thermodynamics usingentropy as flow descriptor.This requires imaging of spatial fluid distribution under different flow conditions and porous media characteristics.
• The validation shall be done using experimental methods supported by numerical modelling tools.The work might require development of new experimental methods

Required selection criteria

• Minimum a PhD in a relevant subject area STEM, preferably related to fluid mechanics and transport in porous media.
• A strong background in thermodynamics is preferred as well as experimental experience in a fluid mechanics laboratory and imaging techniques
• Good written and oral English.

Preferred selection criteria

• Strong analytical thinking
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Norwegian language skills are advantageous

Personal characteristics

• The position requires a high level of self-responsibility including own initiative and critical thinking.
• The candidate shall have the ability to work independently where self motivation and ambition are crucial
• The candidate shall be flexible, creative and open for new ideas, and have an ability for self-reflection and should enjoy interdisciplinary research in an intercultural team.
• Being disciplined and well organized are preferred.

Emphasis will be placed on personal and interpersonal qualities.

We offer

• exciting and stimulating tasks in a strong internationalacademic environment

As a researcher (code 1109) you are paid depending on qualifications and senority. As required by law, 2% of this salary will be deducted and paid into the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.

The engagement is to be made in accordance with the regulations in force concerning State Employees and Civil Servants , and the acts relating to Control of the Export of Strategic Goods, Services and Technology. Candidates who by assessment of the application and attachment are seen to conflict with the criteria in the latter law will be prohibited from recruitment to NTNU.

After the appointment you must assume that there may be changes in the area of work.

For the necessary professional and social interaction, it is a prerequisite that you are physically present and available to the institution on a daily basis.

It is important that you both document and reflect on your competence. You are encouraged to use the NTNUs competence matrix as a guide for documentation of your competence.

Joint work will also be considered. If it is difficult to identify your specific input to a joint project, you must include evidence of your contributions.

In the evaluation of which candidate is best qualified, emphasis will be placed on education, experience and personal and interpersonal qualities. Motivation, ambitions, and potential will also count in the assessment of the candidates.Open scientific practice will be recognized.

NTNU is obliged by the evaluation criteria for research quality in accordance with The San Fransisco Declaration on Research Assessment – DORA and The obligations in the Coalition for Advancing Research Assessment ( CoARA) on responsible assessment of research and recognition of awider range of academic contributions to science and society. Thismeans that we will pay particular attention to the quality and academic range demonstrated by your scientific work to date. We will also pay attention to research leadership and participation in research projects. Your scientific work from the last five years will be given the most weight.

We strive to attract employees with different skills, life experiences and perspectives to contribute to even better problem solving of our societal mission in research and education.

At NTNU we want to increase the proportion of women in scientific positions. We have a number of measures to promote equality.

As an employee at NTNU, you must continually maintain and improve your professional development and be flexible regarding any organizational changes.

A public list of applicants with name, age, job title and municipality of residence is prepared after the application deadline. If you want to reserve yourself from entry on the public applicant list, this must be justified. Assessment will be made in accordance with current legislation . You will be notified if the reservation is not accepted.

For the sake of transparency, candidates will be given expert evaluations of their own and other candidates. As an applicant you are considered part of the process and are stipulated by rules of confidentiality.

If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Associate Professor Antje van der Net, e-mail: [e-mail] .

If you have questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Senior Adviser HR, e-mail: [e-mail]

The city of Trondheim is a modern European city with a rich cultural scene. Trondheim is the innovation capital of Norway with a population of 200,000. The Norwegian welfare state, including healthcare, schools, kindergartens and overall equality, is probably the best of its kind in the world. Professional subsidized day-care for children is easily available. Furthermore, Trondheim offers great opportunities for education (including international schools) and possibilities to enjoy nature, culture and family life and has low crime rates and clean air quality.

NTNU - knowledge for a better world

NTNU - knowledge for a better world

The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) creates knowledge for a better world and solutions that can change everyday life.

Department of Geosciences

We conduct teaching and research related to management of Earth’s geological resources. Norway’s rich resources of wind, water, oil, gas and minerals have been and are essential to the country’s prosperity, and will continue to be in the future. The Department plays a key role in the development of technology and the education of graduates who enable value creation based on our natural resources. The Department of Geosciences is one of eight departments in the Faculty of Engineering.

Research Field Environmental science > Natural resources management Education Level PhD or equivalent