The recruited post-doctoral researcher will work within the framework of the EU HORIZON-INFRA-2021-TECH-01 DT-GEO project, which aims at deploying a prototype digital twin (DT) for anthropogenic geophysical extreme forecasting (AGEF). The successful candidate will work at GFZ Potsdam (Helmholtz Centre Potsdam - GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences) for two years in the section 4.8 “Geoenergy” and in close collaboration with the project partners (ITES, IG PAS).

Project description:

The “DT-GEO” project aims to deploy a prototype “Digital Twins” (DT) on geophysical extremes consisting of interrelated Digital Twin Components (DTC) dealing with different types of geohazards including natural and anthropogenic induced earthquakes, volcanoes and earthquake-landslide triggered tsunamis. Here, we are looking for a postdoctoral researcher contributing to the development of the DTC related to Anthropogenic Geophysical Extremes Forecasting with three workflow outcomes: forecasting of long-range responses of georeservoirs, forecasting of late responses of georeservoirs, and modelling of the largest magnitude.  The DTC-AGEF will be tested through demonstrators at one relevant European site: Strasbourg geothermal site in France. The recruited post-doctoral researcher will work on georeservoir modeling.

Your responsibilities:

• Data mining on thermal-hydraulic-mechanical reservoir characteristics and processes for particular sites (e.g. Soultz-sous-Forêts, Groß Schönebeck, Strasbourg)
• Learning from TCS-AH episodes (Soultz-sous-Forêts & Groß Schönebeck) and applying this knowledge to Strasbourg case
• Definition of a ‘site-specific’ detailed MOOSE/GOLEM model for each enhanced geothermal system (EGS)
  
• Use of detailed models to analyse scale effects and to develop process understanding via model validation
• Code development for the implementation of specific physical modules with C++
• Forecasting of specific, self-defined operational cases
• Collaborate closely in an interdisciplinary context with other researchers working on the DTC development of the DT-GEO project
• Present, publish (ISI peer-review) and communicate research results at scientific meetings and in scholarly journals

Your qualifications:

• Master`s degree (or equivalent) in computer science, geo-engineering, mathematics, or closely related field
• PhD in computer science, geo-engineering, mathematics, or closely related field would be an advantage
• 1-2 years of experience in numerical simulation
• Expertise in data science / data analysis / HPC
• Knowledge of development, validation and optimization of dynamic forward models
• Programming skills (C++, MATLAB)
• Proficiency in English (written/oral)
• Willingness to work in an interdisciplinary and international environment
• Knowledge of geomechanics and/or geothermal systems will be considered a strong additional asset