The Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (GEUS) has a number of vacant geologist and geophysicist positions within the Energy section, to be filled as soon as possible.

The Energy section consists of three departments, Stratigraphy, Geophysics and Reservoir Geology, which together with the other departments at GEUS undertake a diverse range of research and advisory tasks. Over 80 personnel are employed in the Energy section, primarily with responsibility for activities related to hydrocarbon exploration and production in the North Sea, to utilization of geothermal energy, subsurface CO2 storage, petroleum exploration in Greenland and territorial claims around Greenland and the Faroe Islands.

Research and advisory activities are typically undertaken in collaboration with other research institutes (particularly within the Geocenter Denmark, but also internationally) with the relevant authorities and, increasingly, in collaboration with industry.

Presently, there is a marked expansion in the project portfolio - particularly with respect to North-East Greenland, subsurface CO2 storage and new conceptual ventures in the North Sea. GEUS forms part of the new Climate and Energy Ministry and with the renewed focus on climate and energy policies, we anticipate many new challenges in the years ahead.

We offer a lively and informal working environment at GEUS together with competent and committed colleagues. In addition to a wide diversity of potential work areas, GEUS provides the possibility for employees to influence the direction and planning of the professional work and also ensures good career prospects with access to courses and advanced training programmes. GEUS operates a flexible working system, with possibilities for home workplace arrangements, and an active social life including personnel and art societies as well as an on-site motion centre with attendant physiotherapist.

Vacant positions: Scientific disciplines and qualifications

There are vacant positions within the fields of biostratigraphy, sedimentology, seismic interpretation, quantitative geophysics, petrophysics/petroleum engineering and GIS (see below).

The applicants must have relevant research backgrounds and be able to document a publication record at a high international level. All positions require basic computing skills (familiarity with Word, Excel etc) and specific positions require additional competence (GIS, Matlab etc, see below). Experience of working in multidisciplinary teams (and optimally project management) and international collaboration will be a significant advantage. The successful candidates will be expected to be creative, result-oriented and show personal initiative, in addition to contributing constructively to integrated teamwork. Applicants must be fully competent in English, both orally and in written reports and papers.

The Stratigraphy Department is seeking two biostratigraphers with specialisation in micro-palaeontology or palynology. The job will involve a broad spectrum of project work, spanning various geographical areas and stratigraphic levels. In particular, the biostratigraphers will be working on projects related to hydrocarbon exploration in the North Sea and around Greenland and the Faroe Islands (largely within Mesozoic and Palaeogene successions), and in the Neogene of Vietnam. In addition, the successful candidates may be involved in projects to document the presence of deep Miocene groundwater reservoirs in Jylland and the characterization of sandstone reservoirs for potential CO2 storage within the Permo-Triassic and Jurassic successions of Denmark and Germany.

The job will be primarily based in Copenhagen but there will also be potential for participation in fieldwork in Greenland and elsewhere, and on marine cruises. The new employees will form part of a biostratigraphic team, presently comprising three palynologists, one micropalaeontologist and three technicians, that works closely with sedimentologists, geophysicists and geochemists. The Biostratigraphy Laboratory is responsible for preparing palaeontological material (microfossils, palynomorphs, nannofossils and conodonts) both for the in-house GEUS palaeontologists and for external clients.

Both experienced researchers and younger candidates (with a PhD) are encouraged to apply.

We are seeking a number of sedimentologists for the Stratigraphy Department and/or the Reservoir Geology Department. The successful applicants will be involved in a series of major research and advisory projects in the North-East Greenland region and the North Sea, in addition to evaluation of the potential for subsurface CO2 storage.

The tasks will primarily encompass detailed studies of siliciclastic and carbonate rocks, with respect to facies analysis, depositional models, petroleum systems, petrophysics and diagenesis - with a view particularly to assess reservoir models, deep petroleum accumulations and the potential for both the production of geothermal energy and CO2 storage.

Applicants should be in possession of a PhD or equivalent qualifications, and particular experience in working with sedimentological or reservoir-related models and sedimentological characterization on the basis of outcrop, borehole or geophysical data.

Applications are invited from seismic interpreters for research and advisory work involving the analysis and interpretation of seismic data. The tasks are typically undertaken for the Danish or Greenlandic authorities, or are financed by industry.

Senior Research Scientist and Research Scientist positions are vacant in for candidates with documented research experience, a significant part of which should comprise interpretation and mapping of reflection seismic data and integration with sedimentological/stratigraphic, structural and petrophysical data in creating geological models. Experience with the use of relevant commercial software is essential. Familiarity with the use of inversion and AVO data in evaluating producing hydrocarbon fields will be an advantage. Both experienced research scientists and younger candidates (with a PhD) are encouraged to apply.

We are seeking a Research Scientist / Senior Research Scientist to work in the Geophysical Department with quantitative geophysics - it is essential to be able to quantitatively model geophysical and geological parameters in connection with exploration for and production of hydrocarbons in the North Sea and elsewhere, and in connection with subsurface CO2 storage.

Applicants should have documented research experience involving the use of geophysical and petrophysical data to produce quantified models of gas/liquid-filled reservoirs. The candidate will be expected to demonstrate experience of the use of data from diverse reflection seismic analyses as well as gas, liquid and borehole measurements. It is important that the applicant has practical experience in relevant commercial software, such as ProMAX and Unix, in addition to diverse geostatistical and seismic interpretation tools. As commercial software may be unable to cope with all problems to be addressed, it will be an advantage if the applicant has programming experience, for example in Matlab.

The Reservoir Geology Department is seeking a petroleum engineer or a petrophysicist with interests in analytical work. The position is closely linked to the analytical field under the Core Analysis Laboratory. There are presently four fulltime employees in the laboratory, and the new employee should be prepared to take part in laboratory work, to develop analytical programmes and to process and interpret laboratory data, in addition to reporting and presentation of analytical projects.

Relevant experience for this position includes experience with core analysis, petrophysical log interpretation, rock physics or geotechnical work. The applicant should be familiar with computer-linked analytical setups and PC data collection. Since the laboratory has a large client-base, both in-house and externally, we are seeking an outward-looking, service-oriented person who thrives in a multi-disciplinary team environment.

The Stratigraphy Department has need of a geologist with experience of compiling data on a GIS platform. In the first instance, the job will be focussed on a series of projects related to subsurface CO2 storage and the compilation of hydrocarbon geological data from Greenland.

The applicant should have a geological background with documented practical experience of working with GIS and good communication and teamwork skills.

Salary and employment conditions

Salary and employment conditions are in accordance with the agreement between the Finance Ministry and the relevant professional organisations (trade union). Recruiting personnel at the level of Researcher / Senior Researcher necessitates evaluation of the candidates' qualifications by a specially convened Evaluation Committee.

GEUS is an equal-opportunities employer and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply, irrespective of sex, age or nationality.

Further information

Additional information concerning these positions can be obtained from the following:

Lars Henrik Nielsen, Acting Head of Stratigraphy Dept; tel: 45 38 142730; email: lhn@geus.dk
Jens Jørgen Møller, Head of Geophysics Dept; tel: 45 38 142525; email: jjm@geus.dk
Erik Thomsen, Head of Reservoir Geology Dept; tel: 45 38 142424; email: et@geus.dk
and on the website www.geus.dk (see also specific websites for subsurface CO2 storage:
http://www.geus.dk/program-areas/energy/denmark/co2/index-dk.htm ,
the Core Laboratory: http://www.geus.dk/core and the Continental Shelf Project: www.a76.dk)

Applications

Applications should be accompanied by a curriculum vitae, including documentation of expertise within the relevant professional areas and a publication list; copies of publications that the applicant deems of particular relevance for the position should also be attached. Names and contact details of two professional referees should be included.

The candidate should state clearly for which position(s) he/she is applying.

The application should be sent by e-mail to geus@geus.dk

Or by post to:

GEUS
Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland
Øster Voldgade 10
DK-1350 Copenhagen K Denmark

Applications must be marked the position applied for and the GEUS j.no. 031-00921.

Applications must be received at GEUS no later than Wednesday 26 March 2008 at 12:00 a.m.(Danish time).