Description Grade UE07: £41,064 to £48,822 per annum College of Science and Engineering / School of GeoSciences Full-time: 35 hours per week Fixed-term: for 15 months The Opportunity: The University of Edinburgh is a world-class, research-intensive institution. We offer a supportive working environment, excellent facilities, and opportunities for professional development within a diverse and international community. This is an Academic Research (Postdoctoral Research Associate) opportunity within the School of GeoSciences. We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate (Geological CO ₂ Storage) to support the University of Edinburgh contribution to the CETP-funded CO2SafeQuest project. The project focuses on improving the characterisation and modelling of faults and their behaviour during geological CO ₂ storage to strengthen storage integrity and leakage risk assessment. The postholder will lead the University of Edinburgh contribution to static and geomechanical modelling of faulted CO ₂ storage sites (with a focus on North Sea case studies). You will integrate multi-scale datasets (e.g., well logs, seismic interpretation, petrophysical analysis, and laboratory-derived rock/fault properties) to build and calibrate geomechanical models, including 1D Mechanical Earth Models and 3D geomechanical models with explicit fault representations. You will prepare model-ready properties and workflows that support coupled hydro-mechanical simulation, fault reactivation assessment, and uncertainty/sensitivity analysis, working closely with consortium partners and industrial collaborators to ensure timely delivery of robust, well-documented outputs. You will work within a strong international consortium, engaging with academic and industrial partners including IFPEN, ETH Zürich, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL), NGI, the University of Oslo, Hydrafact, TRACS, and industrial partners (AkerBP, OMV (Norge), Shell). Your skills and attributes for success: PhD (awarded, or thesis submitted by the start date) in geoscience, geophysics, geomechanics, geoenergy, or a closely related discipline. Demonstrated experience in static and geomechanical modelling of subsurface systems, including development of Mechanical Earth Models and 3D/4D geomechanical models. Experience integrating multi-scale datasets (e.g., seismic, petrophysical and rock/fault property data) and maintaining robust QA/QC and documentation of assumptions, inputs and outputs. Experience with fault mechanics / fault reactivation analysis and/or coupled hydro-mechanical (or thermo-hydro-mechanical) modelling, including use of appropriate numerical tools (e.g., finite-element methods). Experience with relevant subsurface/geomechanics software (e.g., Petrel, Techlog, Eclipse, Visage, Abaqus, or equivalent platforms). Strong quantitative and computational skills (e.g., Python and/or MATLAB) for data handling, workflow development and analysis. Strong communication and organisational skills, and the ability to deliver modelling outputs to deadline in a collaborative, multi-partner project environment. Working pattern: This is an office- and computer-based role requiring regular on-site attendance for collaboration, meetings, and secure data access. Remote working will be limited to occasional tasks and only by prior agreement with the line manager. Applicants should not expect routine or regular home working as part of this post. A career with us has a range of other benefits that can be tailored to your lifestyle: Competitive salary Generous annual leave and public holiday entitlement Defined benefits pension scheme A wide range of staff discounts Family-friendly initiatives and wellbeing support Professional development and training opportunities This post is full-time (35 hours per week). View the full job description. How to apply Please include the following documents in your application: CV Cover letter If shortlisted, 2 references will be requested before the interview. Informal enquiries may be directed to Dr Aliakbar Hassanpouryouzband ( Hssnpr@ed.ac.uk ). Apply now to join a high-profile international project and deliver geomechanical modelling outputs that support safe and scalable geological CO ₂ storage. As a valued member of our team, you can expect: A competitive salary. An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community. Comprehensive Staff Benefits, including generous annual leave entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, a wide range of staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page and use our reward calculator to discover the value of your pay and benefits. Championing equality, diversity, and inclusion The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter, and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Prior to any employment commencing with the University, you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages. The University may be able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. This will depend on a number of factors specific to the successful applicant. Key dates to note The closing date for applications is 30 th March 2026. Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm UK time. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone.