Research Associate (Limited Term)

Date Posted: 12/19/2024

Req ID:41172

Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science

Department: Department of Earth Sciences

Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

The Department of Earth Sciences at the University of Toronto invites applications for a Research Associate (Limited Term) for 14-month appointment. The anticipated start date is April, 2025.

The position will be in the Exploration Geophysics research group, led by Professor Andrei Swidinsky (https://www.es.utoronto.ca/people/faculty/andrei-swidinsky/). The project involves the development of machine learning tools for carbon capture & storage, with a particular focus on reinforcement learning coupled with reactive transport flow modelling and geophysical simulation to optimize carbon mineralization processes.

The successful applicant will be expected to independently carry out research projects including formulating problems, developing machine learning algorithms, identifying/compiling/working with carbon mineralization data from industrial partners, and writing reports, papers and proposals.

Responsibilities will include:

• designing, planning and executing research projects.
• interfacing with a carbon mineralization industry partner.
• working with multi-disciplinary, multi-institutional teams.
• coordinating with other project leaders, PIs and collaborators.
• data analysis and reporting.
• ability to work with and train students and trainees.
• effective communication in English and assistance in preparation of scientific manuscripts.

Applicants should apply online at the link below and include a covering letter, curriculum vitae and three reference names with their contact addresses and phone numbers. Any questions regarding this position should be directed to HR Advisor, Aleksandra Mosor, at Aleksandra Mosor aleksandra.mosor@utoronto.ca.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• PhD in geophysics

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of postdoctoral experience in geophysics, carbon capture & storage or related energy transition problems.
• 2 years experience working with reinforcement learning and stochastic optimal control methods.
• Demonstrated experience with carbon capture & storage technologies.
• Demonstrated experience in multiphase fluid flow modelling and geophysical. monitoring simulations for geological carbon storage problems.
• Demonstrated experience in grant writing and fund raising, publishing, attending conferences & presenting results, and project management Skills:
• Strong computational skills are required, particularly those required for flow modelling and geophysical simulation via high-performance computing (HPC)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Due to the academic and large-scale nature of the project, demonstrated experience in publishing, attending conferences and presenting results, project management and working with industry would be a strong asset.
• Previous experience in reactive transport flow modelling for carbon mineralization storage studies would be a major benefit.

Closing Date: 01/24/2025, 11:59PM ET

Employee Group: Research Associate

Appointment Type: Grant – Term

Schedule: Full-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: R01 — Research Associates (Limited Term): $52,574 – $98,576

Job Category: Research Administration & Teaching

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