Reference Number
10639 \n
\u00a0\u2013 The position is dependent on the approval of the project. \u2013\u00a0
Join our collaborative project \u201cConvEx\u201d and become an active contributor to the renewable energy transition! Failed geothermal projects due to \u201cdrilling dry\u201d or induced seismicity in the Upper Rhine Graben \u2013 a region of high temperature gradients on the border between Germany and France \u2013 point to an insufficient knowledge about the hydraulic and mechanical conditions in the subsurface. Despite the abundance of seismically imaged faults and fractures, identifying those that are highly permeable but mechanically subcritical to guarantee economic viability and sustainability of hydrothermal geoenergy projects is a significant challenge. The advertised position involves conducting numerical simulations of coupled thermo-hydraulic-mechanical (THM) processes based on various observational datasets (e.g., hydrogeological structure, borehole pressure and temperature). The major goal of the project is to develop Digital Twins for a geothermal exploration field in the central Upper Rhine Graben, which will help us answer \u201cwhat-if?\u201d questions for multiple exploration scenarios. \n
Your responsibilities: \n
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1. Data and model preparation: Gather and revise existing 3D models, petrophysical data, borehole measurements, operational and monitoring data to build a DT (Digital Twin) of the exploration field \u201cLionheart\u201d\u00a0 \n
2. Conduct THM simulations and perform history matching and further testing of production scenarios for geothermal doublets \n
3. AI-interpretable assisted surrogate modelling for sensitivity and uncertainty analyses \n
4. Presentation of the results at conferences and publication in peer-reviewed journals \n
Your qualifications: \n
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5. A Master's degree (or equivalent) in geosciences, geophysics, computational sciences or related subjects \n
6. Experience in the \ufb01elds of geophysical data analysis, rock physical properties and numerical process simulations \n
7. Provable programming skills in Python\/C++ \n
8. Capacity for interdisciplinary and international teamwork and excellent communication skills \n
9. Very good English language skills \n
What we offer: \n
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10. Ambitious and varied tasks in a dynamic and international research environment \n
11. State-of-the-art equipment \n
12. Public service benefits \n
13. Extensive training opportunities \n
14. Professional career advice offered by our in-house Career-Centre \n
15. Flexible working hours and conditions \n
16. Support with finding a good work-life balance offered by benefit@work \n
17. Institute day-care centre on site \n
18. Working at the Albert Einstein science park on the Telegrafenberg in Potsdam\u00a0 \n
19. Work place within walking distance of Potsdam main train station, or just a short ride on the shuttle bus\u00a0 \n Start date: 1st November 2025
Fixed-term: 36 months
Salary: The position is classed as salary group 13 according to \u201cTV\u00f6D Bund (Tarifgebiet Ost)\u201d. The salary group is determined on the basis of the Collective Wage Agreement and the respective personal qualifications.
Working hours: Part-time 75% (currently 29.25 h\/week)
Place of work: Potsdam \n\n
Have we piqued your interest? \nIf so, we look forward to receiving your application by 15th September 2025 .\n\nRequired documents:\u00a0 \n
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20. Curriculum Vitae \n
21. Motivation letter: paragraph delineating your background, interest in the position and career goals\u00a0 \n
22. Certificates (grades): academic credentials (mark sheets and degree statements) \n
23. Summary of the Master thesis or equivalent \n
24. References: names and contact details of (at least) two referees\u00a0 \n \nPlease use our online application form only.\n \n\n
The GFZ actively promotes diversity and explicitly welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of ethnic and social origin, nationality, gender, sexual orientation and identity, religion\/belief, age and physical characteristics. We also promote an inclusive working environment in which everyone can fully develop their own talents. Anyone who has been recognised as severely disabled, will be given preferential consideration in the event of equal suitability and qualification in accordance with the provisions of the German Social Code IX. In case of further queries regarding gender equality, please do not hesitate to contact our Equal Opportunities Officer. \n
\u201cDiversity in perspectives\u201d is one of GFZ's core values. As an integral part of supporting diversity at our centre, we actively promote women in science and in leadership positions. We among others do this through our gender equality plan and the cascade model measures which we actively implement to enable sustainable equal opportunities in academic career paths. The GFZ thus committedly strives for gender equality in science, including in leadership positions, and strongly encourages women to apply. \n\n
Your personal data will be processed for the purpose of conducting the selection procedure on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 b, Art. 88 GDPR in conjunction with Art. 26 of the Data Protection Act for the State of Brandenburg. After completion of the procedure, application documents will be deleted in compliance with data protection regulations. \n\nIn case of any further queries relating to the field of activity, please contact Dr. Judith Bott via email. If you have any general questions about the application process, please contact our recruiting team at our phone number +49 (0) 331-6264-28787.","validThrough":"2025-09-15T23:59:59+02:00","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"GFZ Helmholtz-Zentrum f\u00fcr Geoforschung","sameAs":"http:\/\/www.gfz.de","logo":"https:\/\/gfz.concludis.de\/download\/design\/MTU2OTQyMA==\/GFZ_concludis.jpg"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Potsdam","postalCode":"14473","addressCountry":"DE"}},"employmentType":["PART_TIME","TEMPORARY"]}