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Researcher in Subsurface Modelling
University of Derby —Kedleston
- £29,588 - £44,746 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- English
- Master's degree
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme

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Researcher in Subsurface Modelling

University of Derby -
Kedleston

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Job details

Full-time | Fixed term contract
£29,588 - £44,746 a year

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
On-site gym
Annual leave
Company pension
UK visa sponsorship
Employee assistance programme
Employee discount
Sick pay

Qualifications

Doctoral degree
English
Master's degree
Analysis skills
Presentation skills
Bachelor's degree
Ember.js
Data science
English
Teaching

Full job description

Job details

Responsible to

Principle Investigator for RESCUE

Location

Kedleston Road, Derby Campus

Closing date

Sunday 12 July 2026

Salary

£29,588 to £44,746 per annum

Job grade

Researcher

Reference

0131-26

Contract type

Fixed term contract 12 months

Post type

Full-time

Adaptive working type

Onsite
This role will be based on site, primarily in the named location.

About the University

We have one simple promise – to make a positive impact. Through our ground-breaking research, teaching excellence and commitment to sustainable living, we are changing lives for the better.

The University of Derby is a modern university with a modern outlook. Everything we do is driven by delivering excellence and opportunities for our students, our staff and our region.

We have some of the best university facilities in the UK and achieve outstanding results for our teaching and research and have been awarded Gold in the prestigious Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023 – making it one of the top universities in the country recognised for its outstanding student experience and student outcomes.

Financially strong and seriously ambitious we offer our employees an inclusive culture that centres itself around staff wellbeing, where you can be confident you will receive all the help and encouragement you need to build a rewarding career with lots of opportunities to enhance your skills.

About the College/Department

Here at the University of Derby, the College of Science and Engineering is the home of STEM: the skills that are essential to the UK’s Industrial Strategy. From digitisation to decarbonisation, we have an important role to play in shaping the future. And by researching or collaborating with us, you can too.

The College brings together a powerful combination of scientific expertise, technological innovation, and creative practice. With disciplines spanning computing, AI, data science, engineering, environmental sciences, built environments and psychology - we are uniquely positioned to solve real-world challenges through interdisciplinary collaboration.

Our courses are designed with employability and future industry needs in mind, supported by cutting-edge facilities, strong employer partnerships, and a commitment to sustainability. Through applied research and hands-on learning, we equip students and staff to drive progress in areas that matter most; from smart technology to clean energy, advanced manufacturing to immersive design.

School of Science

The School of Science brings together three key subject areas; Environmental Sciences, Biomedical and Forensic Science and Psychology. The School has strong links with key external agencies including the University Hospitals for Derby and Burton NHS Trust who support the Biomedical Sciences IBMS provision as well as research collaborations. The School also works with regional forensic science agencies including the police and private forensic science labs as well as numerous environmental agencies locally, nationally and internationally focusing on conservation, habitat management and environmental regeneration.

About the Discipline

The Discipline of Environmental Sciences in the College of Science and Engineering, incorporates Earth Sciences, GeoEnergy, Biological Sciences and Environmental Science and Sustainability. We work with colleagues across the College and University, including Mineral Products, Engineering, Computing, Maths, and Business, to contribute to critical research within the University’s Research themes of Zero Carbon and Data Science. We have a 130-year pedigree in geoscience teaching and research, reflected in our high impact international research, collaboration with external companies, and recognised excellence in teaching and learning. We are a future-focused and collaborative department, working together to make a significant positive impact for our world.

About the role

RESCUE is a €1,000,000 international collaboration funded by Water4All and Horizon Europe to investigate the potential for Offshore Freshened Groundwater (OFG) resources to mitigate drought during extreme climate events. An international consortium of researchers from the University of Derby (UK), University of Trieste (Italy), OGS (Istituto Nazionale di Oceanografia e Geofisica Sperimentale, Italy), University of Malta (Malta), and RudenAS (Norway) work across 4 work packages to improve knowledge and understanding of technical, social, legal and economic frameworks that underpin the discovery and use of OFG across Europe.

You will join the University of Derby as a RESCUE project Co-Investigator to contribute to the development and application of technical methods, workflows, datasets, and dissemination outputs relating to large-scale modelling of subsurface reservoir systems in the Southern North Sea. The machine learning subsurface modelling tool EMBER will be used within Petrel workflows to efficiently derive cutting-edge subsurface porosity and permeability models from large-scale 3D seismic and well datasets. The RESCUE team will then perform dynamic flow simulations for the Southern North Sea using MODFLOW6 and Flopy.

About You

For this research role, you will hold a PhD or equivalent (pending or awarded) in a relevant discipline. You will have experience working with methodologies and techniques in subsurface reservoir modelling using seismic reflection and wireline log data. You will be self-motivated and able to work independently, as well as being communicative and an effective team worker. You will have experience working with seismic reflection and wireline log data, which is essential for this role. You may also have an interest working with Petrel, seismic attributes, machine learning tools, and/or dynamic flow simulations, which are desirables for this role.

Principal accountabilities

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, contribute to the development of new knowledge and techniques to the research project(s).

Contribute to the determination of appropriate research methodologies for the project(s).

Analyse research findings and determine the need for further investigation.

Contribute to the writing up of research findings and dissemination through publications, tutorials, and/or conference presentations.

Plan and manage own research activity and initiate research relevant to the discipline or research project.

Undertake appropriate training and staff development.

Provide guidance as required to other colleagues working on related research project(s).

Assist and help informally students working in the same research discipline.

Understand own development needs and formulate a personal development plan.

Observe and implement University policies and procedures.

Person specification

Essential Criteria

Qualifications

PhD or equivalent (pending or awarded) in a relevant discipline

Experience

An appropriate level of digital capability with practical experience of applications
Evidence of sufficient breadth or depth of research methodologies and techniques to work in research area, including experience with seismic reflection data, wireline well log data, and subsurface modelling
Evidence of engagement in high-quality research activity

Skills, knowledge & abilities

Developing research skills, with the ability to creatively apply relevant research approaches, models, techniques and methods relevant to the project
Ability to communicate complex information clearly both in writing and presentations
Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with colleagues, internally and externally
Adept in the use seismic reflection and wireline well log data interpretation software, e.g. Petrel
Ability to use initiative and creativity to solve problems in a research context
Self-motivated and able to work independently and as part of a team

Business requirements

Demonstrate competences, core behaviours and supplementary behaviours that support and promote the University’s core value
Flexible to the needs of others
Committed to a high-performance culture, fostering continuous improvement and driving quality
Able to take a flexible approach to work

Desirable Criteria

Qualifications

MSc and BSc level qualifications in a relevant discipline

Experience

Experience of writing publications for journals and presenting research at conferences

Skills, knowledge and abilities

Analytical ability to facilitate conceptual thinking, innovation and creativity

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement of 47 days inclusive of bank holidays and concessionary days (pro rata)
Teacher’s Pension Scheme
Suite of holistic wellbeing benefits and support including family-friendly policies, generous sick pay provision and comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
Access to a variety of staff discounts at high street retailers
Discounted onsite gym
Cycle to Work scheme
A flexible working environment
A commitment to personal and professional development

Key contact

For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Dr Jordan Phethean, Senior Lecturer in Earth Sciences via [email protected]

For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via [email protected].

Important information

Visa Sponsorship Eligibility

This role may be eligible for sponsorship by the University.

The offered salary for this role is less than the going rate for the occupation and the minimum salary threshold for the Skilled Worker route (£41,700 per annum, as of 22nd July 2025). Therefore you will only be eligible to apply for a Skilled Worker visa subject to your individual circumstances which must meet one of the following criteria set out by UKVI:

Your job is on the Immigration Skills List
You’re under 26, studying or a recent graduate, or in professional training
You have a PhD level qualification that’s relevant to your job
You have a postdoctoral position in science or higher education

You must also meet the English Language requirement.

Please note that the University will assess your individual eligibility for sponsorship at the shortlisting stage.

Equity, diversity and inclusion

The University of Derby is committed to promoting equity, diversity and inclusion, regardless of age, disability, trans status, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief (or none), sex and sexual orientation.

We are Disability Confident Employers, demonstrating our commitment to disability inclusion, and invite applicants to highlight adjustments they may require to ensure equitable participation in our recruitment processes.

Further, we are committed to ensuring an environment which is trans and non-binary-inclusive for all our staff, students, partners, and visitors, and continuously review our policies, guidance and training.

When applying to join the University, you can choose your preferred title, including the gender-neutral title 'Mx'. We also ask our candidates if they would like to share their preferred pronouns. This is voluntary but demonstrates our commitment to inclusivity for trans and non-binary candidates. Once employed, you can add pronouns and preferred names onto our system.

The University of Derby undertakes anonymised shortlisting during the staff recruitment process. This means that, when shortlisting, panel members will not be able to see an applicant’s name and will see an applicant number instead. This demonstrates the practical steps we are taking to remove barriers to recruitment by minimising the possible impact of our unconscious bias.

However you identify, we actively celebrate the knowledge, experience and talents each person brings. Our students come from a wide range of backgrounds; therefore we are particularly interested to hear from applicants who will help our leaders and teams be more reflective of our student population.

Read more about equity, diversity and inclusion at the University of Derby.

Environmental Sustainability

At the University of Derby, we are passionate about embedding sustainability into everything that we do. We aim to bring environmental sustainability into all aspects of the University, including teaching, research and operational activities. In line with the University's strategic framework, we expect all our staff to embed sustainability into their working practices and support the University's objective to reach net zero carbon by 2050.

Achieve your academic ambitions, apply today at University of Derby.

How to apply

You can apply by submitting an online application. Once you have signed in or registered with us you will be able to begin your application. If you are creating an account for the first time, please ensure you provide an email address that you access regularly as this will be our main means of contacting you regarding your application.

The University reserves the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

If you require any assistance, including the provision of any documentation in an alternative format, please contact the Recruitment team at [email protected].

Please note all applications must be submitted online by Midnight GMT on the closing date of the vacancy.

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