Project description
The geological storage of CO2 is a key technology among the solutions being considered to combat climate change. This process involves injecting previously captured CO2 into deep and suitable geological formations, such as depleted oil and gas reservoirs or saline aquifers, where it will remain trapped through various mechanisms.
The research project aims to put in place the conditions that will allow the start of a first pilot project of CO2 storage in Quebec, in the St. Lawrence Lowlands region. In this context, a postdoctoral fellowship, a PhD and a MSc projects are offered. The postdoctoral fellow will collaborate on various aspects of the project (literature reviews, laboratory and fieldwork), with a particular focus on mineral reactivity testing in the laboratory. In particular, the person will be responsible for setting up a small-scale reactor system aimed at simulating water-rock interactions under conditions representative of the targeted geological reservoir. They will participate in the design and conduct of laboratory tests, support students in their respective work, and participate in the writing of scientific publications.
The successful postdoctoral fellow will carry out their research at the INRS Eau Terre Environnement Research Centre, located in downtown Quebec City. They will be part of the professors Bordeleau and Pasquier research teams, each of which has between 10 and 15 HQP (highly qualified personnel) from culturally diverse backgrounds. They will also interact with the teams of professors Giroux and Gloaguen, who are responsible for the geophysics components of the project, as well as with the industrial partners involved in the project. The fellow will have access to state-of-the-art scientific facilities and benefit from a tailor-made training plan, adapted to their aspirations, which will enable them to acquire skills that are highly sought after in the work market. They will be encouraged to disseminate their results through the publication of scientific articles and presentations at conferences, with an opening to other modes of dissemination and knowledge transfer, in particular through vulgarization activities. They will also be eligible to become member of the Pôle géoscientifique de Québec (PGQ), a group of researchers from INRS and the Geological Survey of Canada (part of Natural Resources Canada) aimed at promoting geosciences to various audiences.
Start date
Fall 2025
Research supervision
Geneviève Bordeleau and Louis-César Pasquier, professors, NRS
Financial support
Full support according to INRS policies.
Required qualifications
Requirements: Hold a PhD in Earth Sciences or any other discipline relevant to the project; demonstrate solid experience in laboratory experimental setups; be a good team player; demonstrate previous scientific production (peer-reviewed articles in quality journals, conferences); have good knowledge of conventional and isotopic geochemistry; demonstrate a high degree of autonomy to carry out research projects.
Assets: Hold a valid driver’s license in Quebec; have good experience in various field work; have a functional level in programming (R or Python).
How to apply
Please use the form below to send your application including the following documents in PDF: 1) A cover letter (1 page maximum) describing your interest in the project, your previous experience (e.g. in the laboratory / in the field / data analysis / scientific publications) and clearly demonstrating how you meet the profile sought (requirements and asset) and 2) A copy of your university transcripts.
Applications will be accepted until March 1, 2025. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted, around March 15th.