Postdoc Experimental Evaluation of COInjectivity Losses in Depleted Fields

Delft University of Technology (TU Delft)

Organisation/Company Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) Research Field Geosciences » Geology Geosciences » Hydrology Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Final date to receive applications 11 Mar 2026 - 22:59 (UTC) Country Netherlands Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Not Applicable Hours Per Week 38.0 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

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CO2 Injectivity derisking and transmissivity of the near wellbore region.

We invite applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher position within the project “Experimental evaluation of CO2 injectivity losses in depleted fields." The position addresses key challenges for safe and efficient CO₂ injection, focusing on how salt precipitation, hydrate formation, and geochemical alteration affect multiphase flow, injectivity, and the mechanical integrity of reservoir rocks. The work combines pore scale, core scale, and post experiment mechanical testing, with strong links to reservoir scale modelling.

The successful candidate will contribute to experimental and analytical studies aimed at understanding and mitigating injectivity loss in the near wellbore region during CO₂ injection. Specific objectives include:

• Quantifying the impact of salt precipitation and hydrate formation on multiphase flow and permeability.
• Investigating coupled geochemical and physical processes controlling injectivity evolution under realistic subsurface conditions.
• Linking pore and core scale observations to kinetic descriptions suitable for reservoir scale modelling.
• Assessing how chemical rock alteration influences mechanical properties relevant for wellbore and reservoir integrity.

We are looking for a highly motivated researcher with:

• A PhD in geoscience, petroleum engineering, chemical engineering, geomechanics, experimental physics, or a closely related field.
• Strong experimental background in one or more of the following fields: multiphase flow, porous media; in particular, experience with the experimental techniques of coreflooding, microfluidics, geochemical analyses, and rock mechanics.
• Proven experience with high pressure/high temperature laboratory experiments, where experience in working with CO2 across its phase boundaries is considered a plus.
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex experimental datasets and link them to physical and chemical processes.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively in an international, interdisciplinary research team.
• Demonstrated experience in the preparation of technical and scientific reports for funded research projects.
• Working proficiency in English.
• Affinity and/or experience with supervising BSc and MSc student projects.

TU Delft (Delft University of Technology)
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