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2 PhD position(s) within spatial statistical modeling of uncertainty in reservoir evaluation

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PhD position(s) in Spatial Statistical Modeling of Uncertainty in Reservoir Evaluation and Pressure Prediction while Drilling

 

We invite applications for up to two PhD research fellowships within spatial statistical modeling of uncertainty in reservoir evaluation. The positions are available from August 1^st, 2016. The application deadline is March 11^th 2016.

 

The PhD fellows will be members of the Department of Mathematical Sciences at NTNU, and have workplace there: see http://www.ntnu.no/imf. Funding is provided by the Research Council of Norway and petroleum companies. One of the projects involves staff at the Department of petroleum engineering and applied geophysics, NTNU, while the other project is tied to a project named "Reduced uncertainty in overpressures and drilling window prediction ahead of the bit (Pressure Ahead)" at SINTEF Petroleum. This second project is co-funded by the Drillwell Centre (www.drillwell.no ). The successful candidates will be offered three-year positions. NTNU may offer six to twelve months extension as teaching assistants.

 

The PhD fellows will study spatial statistical methods for the integration and analysis of reservoir data, such as seismic data or observations made in wells. Mathematical modeling and parameter estimation in complex statistical models will be major subjects of study.

 

The applicants are required to have an MSc-degree in mathematical sciences or physics, or comparable competence, and have a solid background in multivariate statistical techniques. Candidates completing their MSc-degree in the Spring semester 2016 are encouraged to apply. Applicants who do not master a Scandinavian language must document a thorough knowledge of English (equivalent to a TOEFL score of 600 or more).

 

The regulations for PhD programmes at NTNU state that a Master degree or equivalent with at least five years of studies and an average grade of A or B within a scale of A-E for passing grades (A best) for the last two years of the MSc is required, and C or higher for the BSc. Candidates from universities outside Norway are kindly requested to send a Diploma Supplement or similar documentation, which describes in detail the programme of study, the grading system, and the rights to further studies associated with the degree obtained.

 

The PhD fellowships are placed in salary code 1017, level 50 - 62 on the Norwegian government salary scale, gross income NOK 430 500 to 529 800 per year. From this salary, 2% will be deducted for mandatory membership in the National Pension Fund. Starting salary is expected to be at salary level 50.

 

The appointment of the PhD fellows will be made according to Norwegian guidelines for universities and university colleges and to the general regulations regarding university employees. Applicants must agree to participate in organized doctoral study programs within the period of the appointment and have to be qualified for the PhD-study (see http://www.ntnu.edu/ime/research/phd ).

 

Candidates will be required to enroll in a PhD programme within the period of employment, and must sign a contract regulating the starting date and

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Arbeidsgiver Navn: NTNU - Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelig

Arbeidsgiver adresse: Alfred Getz' vei 1 7491 TRONDHEIM

Job kort beskrivelse: University and higher education teachers

Land: Norge

Region: Sør-Trøndelag

Kilde til jobbtilbud: NAV, Offentlige arbeidsformidlinger, Norge

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