Position 2 Year Postdoctoral Project Researcher In Seismic Inversion Employer Montanuniversität Leoben As a modern university with a strong focus on research and teaching, the Montanuniversität Leoben (Technical University of Leoben) offers outstanding opportunities for career advancement in both scientific and non-scientific domains. Homepage: https://www.unileoben.ac.at/en/ Location Leoben, Austria Sector Academic Relevant divisions Earth Magnetism & Rock Physics (EMRP) Energy, Resources and the Environment (ERE) Seismology (SM) Type Full time Level Experienced Salary € 5.014,30 for 40 hours per week (14x per year) Preferred Education PhD Application deadline 16 April 2026 Posted 2 April 2026 Job Description The position is part of the recently funded European CETP project - De-risking Geothermal Heat Extraction from Tight Hot Sedimentary Aquifers - led by Heriot-Watt University. A PhD degree in geophysics, geosciences or a similar discipline is required at the time of the appointment. This position involves applying and adapting probabilistic inversion approaches that integrate seismic data with well log and core data, as well as outcrop information, within a rock physics framework. The objective is to extract a maximum of petrophysical information for reservoir model building and to detect sweet spots for geothermal exploitation. The position offers an excellent opportunity to work in an interdisciplinary international project of high impact with plenty of opportunities to network as well as to start a successful academic career. Employment Requirements The successful applicant will have expertise in seismic data inversion and the application of probabilistic approaches, complemented by a solid background in rock physics. Programmi