Postdoc Geothermally induced processes: modelling and theoretical development

We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to lead the development of advanced numerical models to simulate thermo-hydro-mechanical (THM) processes in sedimentary geothermal reservoirs, with a specific focus on thermally induced stress changes, fault reactivation, and induced seismicity.

Requirements

• Develop and implement numerical methods for coupled THM processes in geothermal systems
• Extend constitutive and fault-slip models within the DARTS framework
• Perform large-scale stochastic simulations to quantify uncertainty and seismic risk
• Analyse the temporal evolution of stresses, strains, and energy release
• Collaborate closely with experimental and monitoring researchers, and external collaborators such as TNO, to integrate laboratory and field data
• Publish results in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals and contribute to open-source software

Benefits

• Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities
• An excellent pension scheme via the ABP
• The possibility to compile an individual employment package every year
• Discount with health insurers on supplemental packages
• Flexible working week
• Every year, 232 leave hours (at 38 hours)
• Partially paid parental leave
• Attention for working healthy and energetically with the vitality program