Post-doctoral position: Analysis of seismic movements and signal modeling

Offer Description

Joining the French Geological Survey (BRGM) means becoming part of France's leading public institution for Earth Science applications bringing together 1,000 wholeheartedly committed experts across 29 bases in Mainland and Overseas France. BRGM focuses on enhancing geological knowledge and understanding of surface and sub-surface-related phenomena, with a view to: meeting the challenges of environmental changes through innovative projects with societal implications.

Context and contributions of the position

The Energy and Decarbonization Directorate (DED) conducts scientific activities aimed at promoting the sustainable and secure development of decarbonized underground energy production and use, while helping to increase energy autonomy. It works notably on geothermal energy and heat storage, carbon capture and storage, natural hydrogen, underground storage of energy vectors, and radioactive waste storage. This position will contribute to the R&D missions, public policy support, and commercial activities in France and internationally of the DED/I2S unit. The unit's main themes concern: (i) assessing the integrity of natural and anthropogenic barriers (models, experimentation, and monitoring), (ii) determining the impacts of underground exploitation and uses (induced seismicity, pollutant migration, CO2 and associated impurity leaks...), (iii) assessing interferences between uses and potential use conflicts, monitoring underground structures (sensors, passive seismic...) and surface impacts (satellite interferometry...), (iv) predictive modeling of coupled phenomena (reactive transport, water-rock interaction...), (v) uncertainty treatment (Monte Carlo, meta-models), (vi) risk analysis.

Job description

Within the PEPR REINFORCE project, you will develop algorithms to integrate a mechanical and seismological calculation code into the Orison data assimilation platform developed at BRGM. You will test these developments to create and improve a (hydro)mechanical model of a deep geothermal site in Alsace and a statistical model of the Lacq site in the Pyrenees. You will use induced seismicity catalogs as input data for these models.

Profile

Required Skills and Qualities:
PhD in seismology (geosciences) or rock mechanics obtained within the last 3 years (legal eligibility rule for post-doctoral positions)
Strong knowledge in physical phenomena modeling and inverse problems
Knowledge of computing environments and languages, particularly Python
Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
Initiative
Ability to work autonomously in organizing daily work while also integrating into multidisciplinary team work
Communication skills, good interpersonal relations regardless of group size
English proficiency (reading, writing, speaking)

Working conditions

This full-time post-doctoral position involves periodic travel within France.
Start date: 04/01/2027
Duration: 12 months

In an environment conducive to work-life balance, notably through remote work, BRGM stands out for its climate of benevolence and conviviality.
Certified HRS4R in 2021, we wish to support you throughout your professional career at BRGM. We provide numerous resources to develop your skills and expertise, with opportunities for advancement and geographic mobility.
At BRGM, you will benefit from several advantages such as 13-month-based compensation, JRTT (time off in lieu), an on-site restaurant, sports facilities, vacation and leisure benefits...

BRGM guarantees a transparent recruitment procedure. To apply, please send us your application (updated CV and cover letter) by 29/10/2026.

Please note that all our positions are open to everyone — at BRGM, we are committed to diversity!

We will review your application file as soon as the posting period ends. If your application is shortlisted, we will contact you for recruitment interviews, during which you will meet with the hiring management, the HR department, and a cross-functional department.

Requirements

Research Field: Geosciences » Other
Education Level: PhD or equivalent

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: BRGM
Country: France
City: ORLEANS