PhD Position (f_m_x) „Hydro-mechanic effects of climate changes in North Central Europe"

Helmholtz Centre Potsdam; Potsdam; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An innovative research opportunity awaits you at a prestigious institution, focusing on climate and tectonic interactions through advanced modeling techniques. Join a dynamic team dedicated to building a Digital Twin of the subsurface of North Central Europe, contributing to vital simulations that assess climate impacts on groundwater resources and energy storage. This role promises ambitious tasks in an international research environment, extensive training, and flexible working conditions. If you are an early-stage researcher eager to make a significant impact in the field of geosciences, this position is perfect for you.

Leistungen

Public Service Benefits

Extensive Training

Career Advice

Flexible Working Conditions

Work at Albert Einstein Science Park

Qualifikationen

• Knowledge of thermal-hydraulic-mechanical processes is essential.
• Experience in 3D structural modeling and numerical methods is required.

Aufgaben

• Integrate geological and geophysical data into a 3D structural model.
• Conduct 3D forward simulations of coupled THM processes under climate scenarios.

Kenntnisse

Geological Data Integration

Geophysical Data Analysis

3D Structural Modeling

Numerical Methods

Programming Skills

Ausbildung

Master's Degree in Physics

Master's Degree in Mathematics

Master's Degree in Geosciences

Jobbeschreibung

This position is part of the EU-funded Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network „Climate-Tectonics Interactions using Big Data informed Models“ (INITIATE). We are seeking a candidate to build a Digital Twin of the subsurface of North Central Europe as a basis for 3D simulations of coupled thermo-hydraulic-mechanical (THM) processes considering different climate scenarios. The objective is to assess the influence of present and past climate changes on the THM configuration, relevant for groundwater resources, heat and energy storage, geothermal energy production, and nuclear waste deposition.

Your responsibilities :

1. Integration of geological and geophysical data into a 3D structural model resolving heterogeneities (sediments, crust, and lithosphere mantle).
2. Identification, compilation, and analysis of data describing groundwater and climatic conditions.
3. 3D forward simulations of coupled THM processes under various climate scenarios.
4. Construction of surrogate models for ensemble simulations and uncertainty quantification.
5. Quantification of future climate scenarios.
6. Interpretation and publication of results in peer-reviewed journals.
7. Qualifications: Master degree or diploma in Physics, Mathematics, or Geosciences.
8. Knowledge of thermal-hydraulic-mechanical processes.
9. Experience in 3D structural modeling and numerical methods.
10. Programming skills are advantageous.

Eligibility :

1. Researchers must be Early Stage Researchers and not hold a doctoral degree.
2. At recruitment, researchers must not have resided or worked mainly in the host country for more than 12 months in the past 3 years.

What we offer :

1. Ambitious tasks in an international research environment.
2. Public service benefits and extensive training.
3. Career advice and flexible working conditions.
4. Work at the Albert Einstein Science Park, Potsdam, near the main train station.

Start date :

Earliest: October 1st, 2024; Latest: February 1st, 2025.

Duration :

36 months, full-time (39 hours/week).

Salary :

• €3342/month gross living allowance
• €600/month gross mobility allowance
• Potential family allowance: €660/month
• Additional allowances may include long-term leave and special needs support.

Application :

Please submit your application by August 15, 2024, via our online form at www.initiate-dn.eu. Include two referees, your CV, transcripts/diplomas or confirmation of degree, proof of English proficiency, and publication list if applicable.