Research Fellow in Geophysics

The School of Natural and Built Environment is seeking to hire a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to work on the €20/£17.3m multi-partner, all-island geothermal energy demonstration project GEMINI supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB). The PEACEPLUS programme is co-funded by the European Union, the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the Government of Ireland, and the Northern Ireland administration.

The Research Fellow will undertake research tasks during the project with the support of the project’s coinvestigators based at Queen’s University Belfast and the network of project partners. The post is fixed-term for 4 months, starting 1^st March 2025 (or as soon as possible thereafter). A key component of the post is to evaluate the use of airborne geophysical data (magnetics) for the identification and delineation of deep-seated intrusive dykes in the project area and their potential impact on geothermal resources.

About the person:

Successful candidates need to:

• Hold a PhD in Geology, Geophysics, Engineering or a related discipline with a strong background in the useand analysis of airborne geophysical data.
• Demonstrate a track record of research in the interpretation of airborne geophysical data with a publicationrecord in peer reviewed journals.
• Demonstrate experience in analysis of airborne magnetic data, in particular for the identification of igneousdyke intrusions.
• Demonstrate the ability to devise, advise on and manage key sections in major projects.
• Demonstrate sufficient breadth and depth of specialist knowledge in the discipline and of research methods andtechniques to work within established research programmes.
• Show a proven ability to communicate complex information clearly and ability to work within amultidisciplinary team.

To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information.

Fixed term contract posts are available for the stated period in the first instance but in particular circumstances may be renewed or made permanent subject to availability of funding.

What we offer:

Beyond a competitive salary, the University offers an attractive benefits package including a holiday entitlement of up to 8.4 weeks a year, pension schemes and development opportunities. We support staff wellbeing with flexible working options, work-life balance initiatives and support for physical and mental health. You can find more detail on all of this and more on our website.

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