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Research Fellow in Geosolutions Leeds: Unlocking the Hydrogen Storage Potential of the Central North Sea

Research Fellow in Geosolutions Leeds: Unlocking the Hydrogen Storage Potential of the Central North Sea 

Salary: Grade 7 (£39,355 – £46,735 p.a. depending on experience) 

This role will be based on the university campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Geosolutions Leeds is seeking a highly motivated and experience geoscientist to assess the subsurface for potential sites for hydrogen storage in Permian salt caverns on the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS).

The role is based at Geosolutions Leeds, an exciting new strategic investment by the University of Leeds as part of its Climate Plan, supporting the refocusing of research.  Geosolutions Leeds brings together world-leading expertise in geology, engineering and social science to deliver an integrated systems approach to energy geoscience that will meet Net Zero goals.

The successful candidate will work with Dr Charlotte Botter and Dr Adam McArthur utilising a large 3D seismic dataset, well and core data from the Central and Southern North Sea offshore Yorkshire. In addition, they will test suitability of Permian salt samples to assess their rock mechanics and potential leakage risks.  

The candidate will have a PhD in Earth Science (Geology or Geophysics), and have experience of subsurface data interpretation, and a strong commitment to publishing scientific results and science communication. 

Please note that this post may be suitable for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route but first-time applicants might need to qualify for salary concessions. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.

For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. For more information please visit: https://www.gov.uk/global-talent

What we offer in return

    26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!

    Generous pension scheme plus life assurance– the University contributes 14.5% of salary

    Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.

    Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.

    Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!  

If you are looking for a role that will combine quantitative geoscience with finding

solutions to the challenges of the Energy Transition, apply today.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Dr Charlotte Botter

Email: C.D.Botter@leeds.ac.uk 


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Job Details
Location
Leeds - Main Campus
Faculty/Service
Faculty of Environment
School/Institute
School of Earth and Environment
Section
Institute of Applied Geoscience (IAG)
Category
Research
Grade
Grade 7
Salary
£39,355 to £46,735 per annum
Working Time
100%
Post Type
Full Time
Contract Type
Fixed Term (Fixed term for 24 months to complete specific time limited work)
Release Date
Monday 07 April 2025
Closing Date
Wednesday 07 May 2025
Reference
ENVEE1807
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Candidate Brief (PDF)
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