Institutt For Energiteknikk

Kjeller

Viktoriya Yarushina

Department Head 

<p><strong>About the Department of Reservoir Technology</strong></p><p><strong></strong><br />The Department of <a href="https://ife.no/en/field/reservoir-technology/" rel="nofollow">Reservoir Technology</a> conducts interdisciplinary research on underground storage of CO₂ and H₂, geothermal energy, reservoir characterization and sustainable subsurface utilization, fluid–rock interaction processes, environmental monitoring, and geochemical fingerprinting. We are core partners in several major Norwegian and European research initiatives, including <a href="https://swipa.no/about" rel="nofollow">SFI SWIPA – Centre for Subsurface Well Integrity, Plugging and Abandonment</a>; SFI earthresQue – Circular economy of Earth materials; <a href="https://www.uis.no/en/ncs2030" rel="nofollow">NCS2030 – National Centre for Sustainable Subsurface Utilization</a>; FME HYDROGENi – Hydrogen Research Centre; <a href="https://www.geomar.de/en/news/article/perbas-in-search-of-safe-carbon-dioxide-storage-in-offshore-basalt-rocks" rel="nofollow">ACT PERBAS - In search of safe carbon dioxide storage in offshore basalt rocks</a>; <a href="https://www.sintef.no/en/all-laboratories/eccsel-norway-ccs-ri/" rel="nofollow">ECCSEL – European Carbon Dioxide Capture and Storage Laboratory Infrastructure</a>. <br /></p><p>Our laboratories include:    <br /></p><ul><li><a href="https://ife.no/en/service/optical-microscopy-at-ife/" rel="nofollow">Advanced optical      microscopy facilities</a></li><li><a href="https://ife.no/en/service/ife-hydrocarbon-core-scanner/" rel="nofollow">IFE-developed hydrocarbon      core scanner</a></li><li>Fluid inclusion      microthermometry and spectroscopy systems</li><li>ICP-MS and multi-collector      ICP-MS</li><li>Gas-source IRMS      instruments</li><li>XRD and GC-MS platforms</li></ul><p>The laboratories serve both research and commercial analytical services.</p><p><strong>The Position</strong></p><p>We seek a highly motivated Researcher or Senior Researcher to strengthen and further develop our analytical geoscience capabilities, with particular emphasis on:</p><ul><li>Optical petrography and      mineralogical characterization</li><li>Fluid inclusion analysis      (microthermometry, fluorescence, spectroscopy)</li><li>Hydrocarbon geochemistry</li><li>Core-scale analytical      imaging</li><li>Integration with isotope      geochemistry and fluid–rock interaction studies</li></ul><p>The successful candidate will play a central role in operating and further developing:</p><ul><li>The optical microscopy      laboratory (including thin section lab)</li><li>The IFE Hydrocarbon Core      Scanner</li><li>Fluid inclusion analytical      capabilities</li></ul><p>The position combines laboratory leadership, independent research, and active participation in national and international research projects related to subsurface energy systems, CCS, hydrogen storage, and environmental monitoring.</p><br />
<h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Develop and lead national      and international research proposals utilizing fluid inclusion      geochemistry, petrography with available instruments and tools at the lab</li><li>Publish in high-impact      international journals</li><li>Contribute to scientific      and strategic development of IFE’s analytical laboratories</li><li>Strengthen industry      collaboration and support analytical services</li><li>For senior candidates, demonstrated ability to attract external funding and lead research teams is expected.</li></ul><h3>Qualifications</h3><p>We are looking for candidates with:</p><ul><li>A PhD in geology,      geochemistry, mineralogy, petroleum geology, or related discipline</li><li>Strong laboratory-based      analytical expertise in fluid inclusion analysis for geothermometry and      fluid geochemistry in diagenetic- and ore-forming systems, subsurface      fluid evolution and petroleum migrating history</li><li>Experience with optical      petrography and mineralogical methods</li><li>A solid scientific      publication record </li></ul><p>For Senior Researcher level:    <br /></p><ul><li>Minimum 8–10 years of      relevant research or industry experience</li><li>Demonstrated experience in      acquiring competitive research funding</li><li>Experience supervising PhD      candidates</li></ul><p>Experience with isotope geochemistry, subsurface fluid migration, CCS systems, or hydrogen storage is an advantage.</p><p>Excellent communication skills in English are required.</p><h3>Personal Qualities</h3><ul><li>Scientific curiosity and      initiative</li><li>Ability to combine      independent research with collaborative teamwork</li><li>Strong networking and      project development capabilities</li><li>Structured and      solution-oriented mindset</li></ul><h3>We offer</h3><a href="https://ife.no/en/field/reservoir-technology/" rel="nofollow">https://ife.no/en/field/reservoir-technology/</a><a href="http://https://ife.no/en/field/reservoir-technology/" rel="nofollow">here</a><ul><li>Exciting and challenging      work in an international research environment</li><li>Participation in      cutting-edge projects in subsurface energy transition</li><li>Access to advanced      analytical laboratory infrastructure</li><li>Strong national and      international scientific networks</li><li>Competitive salary and      social benefits</li><li>Flexible working hours and      high degree of autonomy</li><li>The position is permanent. The position is located at IFE, Kjeller, Norway.</li></ul><p><strong>Application</strong></p><p><strong></strong>Applications must be submitted in English and include:</p><ul><li>Cover letter</li><li>CV with publication list</li><li>Research statement</li><li>Copies of educational      certificates</li><li>Up to three selected      publications</li><li>Contact information for three referees</li></ul><p>Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Viktoriya Yarushina: Viktoriya.Yarushina&#64;ife.no.</p><p> Further information about the Institute for Energy Technology and the Department of Reservoir Technology is available at our web page <a href="https://ife.no/en/field/reservoir-technology/" rel="nofollow">https://ife.no/en/field/reservoir-technology/</a><br /></p><p>Starting date, as soon as possible.<br /></p><p>IFE is subject to the Security Act, which includes requirements for the organisation’s management of critical national information, as well as other relevant legislation concerning the management of sensitive information. The successful applicant for the position advertised will have access to classified information and critical national objects and infrastructure. In order to meet the qualification criteria, the applicant must therefore meet the security clearance and/or authorisation requirements. Note that relevant applicants will be asked questions that are necessary to ascertain this. This includes questions about any ties to countries that the PST has classified as a ‘high-risk country’ in its open threat assessment. Background checks are performed as part of our recruitment process.<br /></p><h3>Kontaktinformasjon</h3>Viktoriya Yarushina, Department Head , &#43;47 453 94 745, Viktoriya.Yarushina&#64;ife.no<br />
<h3>Arbeidssted</h3>Instituttveien 18<br />
2007 Kjeller<br />
<h3>Nøkkelinformasjon:</h3>Arbeidsgiver: Institutt for energiteknikk (IFE)<br />
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Referansenr.: 5083135124<br />
Stillingsprosent: 100%<br />
Permanent position<br />
Søknadsfrist: 11.03.2026<br />
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Researcher/Senior Researcher in Geochemistry, Optical Petrography for Subsurface Energy Applications