PhD scholarship in analysis of hydrological, lithological and geophysical relationships
at GEUS and the Hydrogeophysics Group, University of Aarhus, Denmark
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Applications are invited for a PhD fellowship/scholarship at the Graduate School of Science and Technology, Aarhus University, Denmark, within the Geoscience programme and employment at the Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland. Funding is available for three years from the Danish Council for Strategic Research through the HyGEM project.
The application deadline is November 1st 2012
Title: Analysis of hydrological, lithological and geophysical relationships
Research area and project description:
The objective of this PhD study is to conduct a study of hydrogeophysical relationships, i.e. data analytical or statistical links between lithological and hydrological properties on the one hand (e.g. lithology, porosity, permeability) and geophysical properties (e.g. electrical resistivity) on the other hand. These relationships will be spatially varying and will have distinctly different spatial and volume supports. The results of this work are of vital importance in any attempt to link geophysical properties with lithological and/or hydrological properties. It will be necessary to design a rational basis for spatial data averaging based on geostatistical characterizations of the data types to be modelled/correlated. Whether standard geostatistical approaches suffice, or whether novel techniques have to be developed is part of the work. The task will be conducted on existing data sets from the comprehensive data bases available in Denmark covering geophysical, lithological and hydrological parameters. Having established initial relationships the outcome will be used to assist the collection of new data to optimally support and expand the analyses.
Ideally the PhD work will conclude by building a lithological/hydrological model using the above mentioned probability link between lithology/hydrology and resistivity. Sequential indicator simulation and/or transition probability indicator simulation (T-PROGS) is used to produce a stochastic model of the subsurface based on drilling data and geophysical information. This PhD study is one of several PhD and post doc studies conducted within the HyGEM project. The overall objective of the HyGEM project is to create tools for direct and automatic integration of geophysical and geological data into geological and hydrological models for water resources and environmental management (www.hygem.org/).
Qualifications and specific competences
For the position we seek a devoted researcher with:
- MSc in Sciences or Engineering
- strong background in geophysics (preferably electrical and electromagnetic methods) and/or geology (preferably sedimentary and/or quaternary geology)
- documented skills in applied mathematics and/or numerical work (preferably at master level)
- firm knowledge or interest in geostatistics.
We expect good communication skills in English, both verbally and in writing - and willingness to travel. The candidate can look forward to work closely with a large part of the project group within the HyGEM project including partners at the USGS (USA), CSIRO (Australia) and TNO (Netherlands).
About us
Department of Groundwater and Quaternary Geology Mapping in the Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland is located in Aarhus. We are a group of about 15 geologists, geophysicists and geochemists working with many aspects of research and advising related to mapping and monitoring the groundwater as well as quaternary geology.
We offer
- A good, creative geo-science research environment
- Co-operation with many types of researchers and advisors
- Participation in international research projects and practical activities
- Possibility of additional courses and training as required; personal development
- Flexible working conditions and good opportunities to form your own work situation and job content
Place of employment and employment conditions
The place of employment is the Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland and the place of work is in Department of Groundwater and Quaternary Geology Mapping in Aarhus.
Terms of payment and appointment, is according to agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. Funding is available for an immediate start but the starting date is negotiable.
Contacts:
For more information on the HyGEM project and the position, please contact Ingelise Møller Balling(ilm@geus.dk) or Anders Vest Christiansen (anders.vest@geo.au.dk). See also www.hygem.org andwww.geus.dk.
Application procedures:
Please apply for this specific project here:
http://talent.au.dk/phd/scienceandtechnology/opencalls/
Choose November 2012 Call with deadline 1 November 2012.
You will be directed to the call, and must choose the programme 'Geoscience'
Then you must fill out the information regarding:
- Personal information
- Academic background
- Admission
- Financing (if any)
- Study: In the dropdown menu you must choose the project: "Analysis of hydrological, lithological and geophysical relationships"
- Source (how you found out about the call)
- References (as a minimum 2 must be uploaded)
Application material (pdf only, max 20 MB, no zip): Motivation, CV, Diploma and transcript of records, project description
Please be aware that you cannot save the application and continue working on it later. Therefore, you must have all relevant appendices, attachments, addresses for referees, etc. ready when you apply, as the entire application must be uploaded to the system in one go.
As a minimum you need to upload the application material:
- one reference letter
- curriculum vitae,
- motivation (max. 1 page)
- transcripts and diploma(s) in one merged file. Please enter your unweighted grade average calculated and based on your transcript's grading scale, BSc and MSc separately.
- project description (½-4 pages) For technical reasons, you must upload a project description. When - as here - you apply for a specific project, please simply copy the project description above, and upload it as a PDF in the application
You cannot submit the application if one or several of these documents have not been uploaded.
The Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (GEUS) is an international, independent research institution within the Danish Ministry of Climate, Energy and Building, and is part of Geocenter Denmark. GEUS also acts as consultant to public authorities and individuals within nature, climate, environment, energy and mineral resources. GEUS is responsible for the scientific exploration of the geology in Denmark and Greenland including shelf areas. GEUS maps, acquires and monitors data, informs the public about geological matters and is Denmark's and Greenland's geological data centre.
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