Postdoctoral Associate - Earth and Atmospheric Sciences

We are seeking a postdoctoral associate position in laboratory rock mechanics for reservoir characterization during hydro fracture and hydro-shear of fracture networks across the brittle-ductile transition.

As a part of a recently funded Science Foundations for the Energy Earthshots  grant from the DOE’s Office of Science, we seek a postdoctoral researcher to work on laboratory-scale experiments of fracture network generation and permeability control of geothermal energy and carbon storage subsurface reservoirs, using transparent analog materials. Experiments will include high-speed visual and acoustic monitoring to serve as training data for a neural network based, thermodynamically-constrained constitutive model. Lab work will be based at Cornell University, but the project will include close collaboration with colleagues at Penn State and MIT, as well as a machine learning-focused geothermal start-up (Strabo Analytics). The entire project team will include graduate students, postdocs, research associates, and senior personnel across these institutions, including a comprehensive mentoring plan with opportunities for career development. Applicants with laboratory experience and interests in geothermal energy, rock fracture, acoustic emissions, and/or machine learning are highly encouraged to apply.

The successful applicant will:

• Design and lead laboratory experiments, including acoustic and high-speed camera data acquisition and analysis.
• Communicate results through peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations.
• Coordinate with modeling and machine learning elements of the project.
• Have completed a PhD in Geophysics/Earth Science, Engineering, Physics, Acoustics or related field by start date.
• The position will be based in the Earth and Atmospheric Sciences Department at Cornell University, using laboratory facilities in the shared Bovay Laboratory Complex. Funding has been secured for 2+ years with potential for extension. The position can start as soon as July 2024, but by January 2025 at the latest. Please email Prof. Seth Saltiel at [email protected]  with any questions or to express your interest in the position.

Cornell Postdoctoral Pay Range:

$56,484.00 - $80,000.00

The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:

• Prior relevant work or industry experience.
• Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position.
• Academic Discipline (faculty pay ranges reflects 9-month annual salary)
• Unique applicable skills.

To apply for this position: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/27172

Pay Range:

$56,484.00 - $80,000.00

Pay Ranges:

The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:

• Prior relevant work or industry experience.
• Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position.
• Academic Discipline (faculty pay ranges reflects 9-month annual salary)
• Unique applicable skills.

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2024-02-09