PhD position in a CO2 storage project in Quebec (Canada)

European Geosciences Union e.V.; Quebec; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative research institute in Quebec seeks a dedicated PhD candidate for a cutting-edge CO2 storage project. This position will involve conducting literature reviews, designing experiments, and utilizing advanced geochemical modeling software. The research aims to develop effective methods for geological CO2 storage, a crucial step in combating climate change. Join a team committed to excellence and interdisciplinary collaboration, where your contributions will directly impact environmental sustainability efforts. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in groundbreaking research while advancing your academic career.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required for the position.
• Experience in geochemical modeling and data interpretation is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct literature reviews on geochemical reactivity monitoring.
• Design experiments with defined conditions for CO2 storage.
• Create models using PHREEQC software to simulate reactions.

Skills

Geochemical modeling

Data interpretation

Experiment design

Education

Master’s degree

Tools

PHREEQC

Job description

PhD position in a CO2 storage project in Quebec (Canada)

Employer

Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS) is dedicated exclusively to graduate-level research and training. The institute has built its success on interdisciplinarity, innovation, and excellence. INRS has been ranked the number one university in Canada for research intensity for nearly a decade.

Research Groups

Energy, Resources and the Environment (ERE)
Geochemistry, Mineralogy, Petrology & Volcanology (GMPV)

Position Details

• Type: Full time
• Level: Student / Graduate / Internship
• Required education: Master’s degree
• Application deadline: Open until the position is filled
• Posted: 30 April 2025

Project Description

The geological storage of CO₂ is a key technology among solutions to combat climate change. This involves injecting captured CO₂ into deep geological formations such as depleted oil and gas reservoirs or saline aquifers, where it remains trapped through various mechanisms. The research aims to establish conditions for a pilot CO₂ storage project in Quebec, Canada.

Responsibilities

1. Conduct a literature review on laboratory geochemical reactivity monitoring assays in geological storage.
2. Design and plan experiments, defining conditions such as temperature, pressure, duration, and lithology.
3. Create thermodynamic and geochemical models using PHREEQC software to simulate chemical reactions.
4. Interpret experimental data by comparing it with model predictions to identify correlations.
5. Refine reactivity forecasts and contribute to improving the interpretation model based on analyses.